Investment Analyst

Job description

  An opportunity to work for a market leader
·  Competitive salary and benefits
·  Permanent Position based in Sydney

Kick start your career with this great opportunity as an Investment Analyst in this entry level position and be part of a dynamic and highly successful organization at Mercer. If you have an eye for detail and like working with data, then this could be for you!

About Mercer
At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. We're in the business of creating more secure and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees — whether we're designing affordable health plans, assuring income for retirement or aligning workers with workforce needs. Using analysis and insights as catalysts for change, we anticipate and understand the individual impact of business decisions, now and in the future. We see people's current and future needs through a lens of innovation, and our holistic view, specialized expertise, and deep analytical rigor underpin each and every idea and solution we offer. For more than 70 years, we've turned our insights into actions, enabling people around the globe to live, work, and retire well. At Mercer, we say we Make Tomorrow, Today .

The role
The Investment Analyst is to support consultants in all aspects of investment consulting work. You will act as an analyst on large, medium and small clients and be the main contact internally and externally across several investment matters.

Your responsibilities will also involve;
·  Analysing different investment markets and evaluating portfolio characteristics using various proprietary tools and models.
·  Preparation of investment reports and assessing how markets and the investment styles of various managers impact portfolio performance.
·  Dealing with routine enquiries where no advice is required. These enquiries will come from investment managers, third parties and other Mercer business lines.
·  Supporting asset allocation and portfolio construction decisions in addition to managed fund selection, and other investment related project work.
·  Keeping clients informed of major developments within the industry, including governance issues and changes within other investment management firms.

Desired profile

As the successful candidate you will have exposure within an analytical role and demonstrate a strong interest in Investment Consulting. Further skills and knowledge required:

·  Tertiary qualification preferably in Commerce, Economics, Finance , or other related discipline and/or studying towards CFA, CIMA or Actuarial qualifications
·  Recent graduate to one years' work experience as this is an entry level position
·  An understanding of investment markets and products as well as the management of assets
·  Competency in numeracy and analytics
·  Sound problem solving skills, organisational capabilities and attention to detail
·  Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter along with your academic transcripts to Alby Allison by using the link below.

Mercer LLC and its separately incorporated operating entities around the world are part of Marsh & McLennan Companies, a publicly held company (ticker symbol: MMC) listed on the New York, Chicago, and London stock exchanges.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates that have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete Criminal Record check prior to commencement of employment.

Mercer is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their gender, marital/parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.