Investment Consulting Analyst

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Description:

As the growth of Mercer’s Investments business accelerates, an exciting opportunity has emerged to join the team in Singapore.

We take care of our people, and we pride ourselves in our diverse and inclusive workforce with our “people first” culture. We make sure our people are continually learning and growing, providing them with outstanding career development, on-the-job learning opportunities and financial rewards. Most importantly, we are committed to making your journey with us meaningful and fun.

We are seeking a talented individual to join our investments team in Singapore. This role will be based in our Singapore office. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As an Investment Consulting Analyst, you will support project teams with research, analysis and client-facing work across investment consulting engagements. You will help prepare proposals, reports and presentations, and contribute to investment strategy discussions in partnership with consultants, specialist teams and external managers. You may also be involved in supporting investment solutions engagements.

We will count on you to:

• Be part of a culture of learning and having fun while delivering results with a high-quality standard
• Provide analytical support to project teams through data search, processing and evaluation
• Attend, participate in and present at client meetings
• Assist with client requests, enquiries and project coordination
• Prepare proposals, reports and presentation slides for assigned projects
• Make preliminary recommendations on investment strategies and structures, working with specialist teams where appropriate
• Liaise with internal specialist teams and external managers to support timely and accurate delivery of client information
• Be an agent of change contributing to improve current processes

What you need to have:

• A degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Studies or a related field
• Well-developed numerical reasoning and analytical skills, with the ability to work through tasks in a logical manner
• Clear organisational, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment
• High proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

What makes you stand out:

• Experience in asset management, investment consulting/advisory, or within the investment team of an asset owner/financial institution
• Interest in pursuing a Chartered Financial Analyst designation or other financial qualifications
• Exposure to working with clients or contributing to proposals and presentations
• Positive can-do attitude and demonstrated ability to work under own initiative

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being

Successful applicants will be required to complete a criminal & bankruptcy check prior to commencement of employment.