What can you expect:
We are seeking to appoint an Investment Consultant within Mercer’s Investment business. The successful candidate will provide investment advice and consulting services to Mercer’s institutional clients. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to join a successful team at a time of great change and opportunity.
What you will be rewarded with:
Our employees enjoy excellent benefits such as:
Competitive salary with annual reviewDiscretionary bonusUp to 12% pension contributionFull healthcare coverFlexible working/potential for hybrid workingSports & Social clubs/Wellness ProgrammePaid annual leave and ability to purchase additional leave daysTravel ticket/bike to work/dental are optionalSubsidised canteenWe will rely on you to:
We can offer some flexibility around an individual’s skill set but would expect reasonable coverage of the following areas:
Managing a portfolio of defined contribution pension scheme clients on a day-to-day basis, providing proactive advice and recommendations on a range of investment-related issues and ensuring on-going compliance with regulations.Developing in-depth knowledge of Mercer’s best ideas, investment capabilities and solutions in order to provide best advice and communicate effectively to clients.Presenting at client meetings, providing an update on the performance of a client’s portfolio and providing advice on all aspects of the client’s investment arrangements including investment strategy, manager selection and portfolio construction.Ensuring clients are kept informed of major developments in the industry and advised on developments that may impact their investment arrangements.Overseeing implementation of changes to investment manager arrangements, to investment strategy or to governance arrangements.Liaising with colleagues across business lines to achieve successful investment outcomes for our clients.Maximise revenue opportunities across a portfolio of clients by expanding our solutions and services to them.Assist with training and development of junior colleagues.What you will need to have:
Client-centric approach with 5+ years’ investment experienceUnderstanding of pensions, investment markets and asset classesExcellent interpersonal and presentation skills coupled with an ability to communicate across all levels and functionsThe ability to build solid working relationships with clients and colleaguesHighly motivated and enthusiastic with proactive attitude and willingness to innovate and adopt new ideas and practicesProject management skills; proven ability to manage simultaneous projects and to meet multiple deadlinesFlexibility of approach and proven ability to work under pressureAbility to work on own initiative and to work effectively as part of a teamAttention-to-detail is criticalWhat makes you stand out:
Proven commercial acumenProven track record in building strong client relationshipsQFA qualificationWould suit candidates who are working towards the CFA or actuarial qualificationMERCER
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 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. In Ireland, Mercer employs over 500 employees in offices based in Dublin and Cork. 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 86,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 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 https://www.me.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.
We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients regardless of their gender expression or identity, marital or civil partnership status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We are proud of our inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work and thrive.
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 $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.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.
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 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.\n\n