Investment Analyst

Company:Mercer

Description:

Mercer are looking to recruit a talented Investment Analyst to join our Liability Driven Investment (LDI) Portfolio Management Team. The LDI team sits within our Direct Investment Unit (DIU)which operates as an in-house asset manager for the Mercer business. This is a hybrid working role, based out of our London office 3 days per-week.
We are looking for an Investment Analyst to support the LDI Portfolio Management team with high-quality analytical, reporting, and tooling support across a range of portfolio management activities. This is a great opportunity to join the Asset Management side of the business in a role that offers strong exposure to government bonds and UK derivatives, with the chance to develop into a future Portfolio Manager.

The successful candidate will help improve efficiency, strengthen data quality, and enhance the team’s ability to monitor and manage client portfolios.

For this role we’re happy to consider a recent graduate in finance, mathematics, economics, engineering, data science, or a related discipline OR those with 1-3 years of experience in a similar role and are progressing towards CFA / Actuarial level.

This role is a fantastic entry point for someone who is ambitious, curious, and eager to build / continue a career in investment management.

We will count on you to:

• Support the LDI Portfolio Management team with day-to-day analytical and operational tasks.
• Produce accurate and timely portfolio analytics, reporting packs, and management information.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance tooling and reporting solutions to improve team efficiency and portfolio oversight.
• Assist with data extraction, validation, and reconciliation across internal systems and external inputs.
• Help monitor portfolio performance, exposures, and risk metrics, and contribute to portfolio reviews and governance materials.
   

What you need to have:

• A degree in finance, mathematics, economics, engineering, data science, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong Excel skills, with experience using data, reporting, and analytics tools.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work to tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
   

What makes you stand out:

• Experience or interest in LDI, fixed income, derivatives, or broader investment concepts.
• Exposure to Python, SQL, VBA Macros, Power BI, or similar tooling.
• Progress toward, or interest in, CFA or actuarial qualifications.
• A proactive approach to process improvement and automation.
• Ambition to grow into a Portfolio Manager role in the future.
   

Why join our team:

• We support your growth through professional development opportunities, engaging work, and supportive leadership.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can collaborate with talented colleagues to create innovative solutions and make a meaningful impact for clients, colleagues, and communities.
• Our scale provides a wide range of career opportunities, alongside benefits and rewards designed to enhance your well-being.
   

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Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh 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, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [email protected].

Marsh 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 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.