Investment Solutions Analyst

Investment Solutions Analyst - Portfolio Management Team We are seeking a talented individual to join our Portfolio Management Team at Mercer. This role can be based at either our Dublin or London office. This is a hybrid role that requires working at least three days a week in the office. We are excited to offer an opportunity to join the Portfolio Management Team within Mercer's Investment Solutions business, focusing on our bespoke solutions for our largest institutional clients. These solutions encompass a broad range of client‑specific multi‑asset and single‑asset class portfolios. This role presents an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to deepen their investment management knowledge and embrace the challenge of designing and managing investment solutions for some of the world’s largest institutional investors. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training on Mercer's solutions and capabilities from peers and management, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the team's future development. Long‑term, there is potential for growth into a Portfolio Management role or other senior investment positions. Responsibilities Collaborate with the team to design and implement a diverse range of client investment solutions for our largest clients, integrating active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes to meet return‑seeking, liability‑matching, risk management, and ESG requirements. Support Portfolio Managers in managing investment solutions, including manager selection and portfolio construction. Participate in performance and due diligence meetings with incumbent investment managers. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of markets, benchmarks, and strategies. Assist in transitions to fund new client solutions and implement portfolio changes. Support the review of performance measurement and risk management for client portfolios and underlying sub‑investment managers. Coordinate with Client Relationship teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting of investment and portfolio data. Liaise closely with all members of Mercer's Investment teams (Portfolio Management, Risk, Strategy, Portfolio Insights) and manager research teams for the development and delivery of optimal solutions for clients. Collaborate with key internal stakeholders, including Investment, Operations, Legal, and Compliance teams, to oversee the implementation of client solutions and foster cross‑business relationships. Qualifications Approximately 3 or more years of experience in an investment environment. A strong undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Accounting, Actuarial Studies, Business, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Science or a related discipline. Understanding of institutional investors' strategies. Strong relationship‑building skills to foster collaboration and gain buy‑in from key stakeholders. Excellent numerical, analytical, and spreadsheet skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in investment writing preferred. Solid understanding of investments and related issues. Ability to work effectively within a small, dynamic team while managing individual tasks and projects. High attention to detail with an understanding of its relevance to the broader context. What Makes You Stand Out Further qualifications such as CFA, CAIA, actuarial qualifications or a relevant Master's degree completed or in progress. Why Join Our Team Professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders. Vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and make an impact for clients and communities. Scale of the organization provides a range of career opportunities, benefits and rewards to enhance your well‑being. About Mercer Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. Equal Opportunity Employer Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability/health condition to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com to discuss any specific needs. Job ID: R_329718 #J-18808-Ljbffr