Investment Consulting Administrator

Marsh McLennan; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Dubai is offering a 6-month paid internship for motivated individuals looking to develop their analytical skills. You will play a key role in investment-related projects, assisting with data analysis and communication with clients. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The role includes formal training and mentorship opportunities.

Benefits

Paid internship

Mentorship

Formal training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Experience in data analysis and presentation design.
• Working towards the CFA designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in investment manager searches and asset allocation studies.
• Prepare investment-related materials and analysis.
• Support investment consultants in servicing existing clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Presentation design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Accounting or related field

Job description

We will count on you to:

• Play an important role in investment manager searches, asset allocation studies, portfolio construction reviews and other ad‑hoc investment‑related projects with Mercer clients.
• Assist in the preparation of investment‑related materials for Mercer clients containing investment analysis commentary, performance and/or advice to a high standard within tight deadlines.
• Utilize Mercer's proprietary tools to conduct analysis on asset allocations and investment managers as well as evaluate the output of this analysis.
• Communicate with investment managers, record keepers and custodians to gather and/or clarify client‑specific data.
• Support investment consultants in servicing existing clients and prospects.
• Support internal projects.
• Assist with ad‑hoc queries received from clients, investment managers, third parties (e.g. external auditors) and colleagues.
• Demonstrate ease and effectiveness when dealing with clients and colleagues at all levels.

What's in it for you

• A meaningful 6‑month paid internship during which you will experience life as an analyst.
• A mentor to provide support and guidance.
• Formal training opportunities.

What you need to have

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, and working knowledge of Excel.
• Experience in data analysis and presentation design.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to develop new skills.
• Flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work under tight deadlines and changing client needs.
• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Working towards the CFA designation.

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 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, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, sex/gender, skin color or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 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.

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority