Senior Investment Consulting Analyst - Defined Contributions

Description :

Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in our Dublin or Cork office :

Senior Investment Analyst Defined Contribution Role

What can you expect :

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Mercer’s investment consulting team.

Mercer is a global leader in investment consulting and fiduciary management and provides investment services to a wide range of clients including pension funds, insurers and private banks.

We offer customised advice and support at every stage of the investment decision, risk management and investment monitoring process and provide a full range of strategy implementation options to best meet clients’ needs and preferences.

What you will be rewarded with :

Our employees enjoy excellent benefits such as :

• Competitive salary with annual review
• Up to 12% pension contribution
• Full healthcare cover
• Study Support
• Flexitime or flexistart
• Flexible / hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 days based from home)
• Sports & Social clubs / Wellness Programme
• Paid annual leave and ability to purchase additional leave days
• Travel ticket / bike to work / dental are optional
• Subsidised canteen (Dublin only)

We will rely on you to :

• Support senior investment consultants in managing a portfolio of clients on a day-to-day basis managing and tracking ongoing actions, preparation for Investment Committee and Trustee Meetings, providing proactive advice and recommendations on a range of investment-related issues.
• Preparation of quarterly Aspire reports and other Aspire client material; preparation of bespoke reporting for non-Aspire, DC clients.
• Involvement in and taking full ownership of project work as required, for example implementing investment-related changes for our DC clients.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of Mercer’s best ideas, investment capabilities and solutions in order to provide best advice and communicate effectively to clients.
• Liaising with colleagues across business lines to achieve successful investment outcomes for our clients.

What you will need to have :

• Understanding of pensions, investment markets and asset classes.
• Client-focussed in every aspect of work; ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Comfortable presenting to a group of Trustees and dealing with senior people.
• Proactive and goal-orientated approach; ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong attention-to-detail.
• Project management skills; proven ability to manage simultaneous projects and to meet multiple deadlines.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Desire to achieve efficiencies in ongoing work.
• Strong organisational skills in a bid to manage timelines effectively.
• Strong technical skills and problem-solving ability; strong IT skills (in particular a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• 2+ years of relevant experience.

What makes you stand out :

• Third level qualification with a strong academic track record
• Would suit candidates who are working towards the CFA or actuarial qualification
• Should have or be willing to secure the QFA qualification as soon as possible

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