Mercer is looking for an Analyst to join its Financial Institutions Group (FIG) in London or Dublin.

The Analyst would be responsible for working within Mercer’s Financial Institutions team, supporting the growth of the Mercer’s revenues from wealth managers, insurance companies, family offices and other types of financial intermediaries globally. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual to join a growing and successful team within a global organisation.

This role could suit either a candidate with experience of wealth managers or insurance companies or possibly someone from a Fund Management, Banking or Management Consulting background looking for a new opportunity. This role is ideal for individuals who are interested in developing towards the following career paths:

Sales, Relationship Management for wealth managers / asset managers Product Development / Management for wealth managers / asset managersStrategy and Business Management for wealth managers / asset managersInvestment / Management Consulting

What can you expect? 

An excellent opportunity for you to make both a business impact & client impact through development of new propositions and contributing to the sales process.Learn from a range of experienced colleagues and industry leaders who will work closely with the team to help upskill, network and ultimately support the mission to generate growth across the business.The chance to operate within a large global organisation that is incredibly passionate about how it works and cares for clients across the world.The opportunity to tailor your career within an investments business that offers the ability to provide a wide range of client solutions.Excellent study support, with the opportunity to study towards IMC and CFA exams.

What you will be rewarded with?

We offer and embrace a hybrid working model that nurtures a collaborative working environment in the office 3 or more days per week allowing up to 2 days per week to be spent working on a remote basis.Competitive Benefits Package including: 25 days annual leave, up to 4 days of flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.

We will rely on you to: 

Support the Global FIG (Financial Institutions Group) Leader and Propositions leaders in the continued development and evolution of FIG strategy.Contribute to producing information on FIG for internal stakeholders, such as sales pipelines, revenue forecasts, tracking initiatives, accurate client data (AUA/AUM by client type) etc.Working in conjunction with and providing support to in-country Sales Leaders across markets to identify, target and close prospects.Contribute to creating prospect pitches and supporting RFPs, including the production of meeting materials and tailoring presentations to specific client needs.Analyze industry, fund and competitor information to support the sales process.Help execute and coordinate partnerships with external counterparties, such as fund managers and service providers Assist with new client take-on process - working with and alongside client take-on specialists, business development, and operations.As required, liaise closely with other internal teams such as Mercer’s performance reporting team, manager research, marketing, responsible investment and investment strategy, in order to both resolve problems and support in general strategy executionSupport oversight of teams and projects by monitoring activity / milestone / project lists and working with FIG management to facilitate accountability and address challenges and opportunities that arise over the course of the year.Participate in networking events, conferences, and industry meetings to promote the company.Support marketing and communications activity across FIG.

What you need to have:

Evident relevant experience in financial services and demonstrable academic and early professional achievement.Passion about pursuing a career in investments and committed to staying current with industry trends and developments.Innate curiosity about investing, the infrastructure around investing, and distribution of investment products.A desire to develop your understanding of the job as well as tackling relevant professional qualifications.Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to distil complex information into clear and concise insights for clients.Ability to work within a team environment, share ideas and present persuasive arguments.Excellent planning and organisational skills to prioritise and effectively manage a wide variety of ongoing tasks.

What makes you stand out:

Desire to make an impact – find things to change and improve without direction, convince stakeholders, and then initiate and complete your project and effectively communicate its impact.Growth mindset and a work ethic that exudes purpose, pace, and determination.

About Mercer

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 20,000 colleagues are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $23 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person. office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.