Investment Performance Analyst

Job description

Mercer is a global consulting leader in talent, health, retirement and investments. Mercer helps clients around the world advance the health, wealth and performance of their most vital asset – their people. Mercer's 20,000 employees are based in more than 40 countries. Mercer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), a global team of professional services companies offering clients advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy and human capital.

In Ireland, Mercer employs over 500 employees in offices based in Dublin and Cork.

Job Overview:
Based in Dublin and working within the Risk & Performance team. Key skills for this role are strong and accurate numerical skills, strong communication ability and interest in investment performance analysis.

Business Overview:
Mercer Investment's Delegated Solutions function is a dedicated, global asset management business that provides comprehensive investment solutions utilizing a multi-manager investment philosophy with investment business in the Europe, U.S., Canada and Australia.

Delegated Solutions Europe was established back in 2006 and currently has a fund range of over 50 Irish domiciled funds across 4 legal structures with assets under management of approximately $50bn.

Job Responsibilities :
·  Liaising closely with internal and external parties to ensure accurate and timely production of client and fund performance analysis.
·  Preparation of high quality, informative performance and risk analysis for internal decision support or client communication.
·  Analysis of change in pension fund solvency status to facilitate informative and accurate reporting of both performance and attribution of the performance experienced
·  Assisting in the further development and implementation of performance attribution on both fixed income and equity portfolios
·  Development of added value on investment performance analysis for both internal consumption and client communication
·  Work with, and provide support for, other members of the investment team

Desired profile

Experience:
·  The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' experience in an investment management or investment consultancy environment, preferably as an investment or performance analyst.
·  The candidate should have strong numerical and communication skills both written and oral. ·  Honours Primary degree in a Science, Engineering, Finance or Business related subject ideally with an Honours Masters degree in Finance or related subject and/or CFA qualifications.
IT Skills:
·  Strong IT skills including advanced spreadsheet skills; familiarity with investment risk systems such as Barra or Bloomberg, would be an advantage but is not a requirement.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhausted list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Mercer is an equal opportunities employer