Investment Consulting Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is offering a 6-month paid internship in Dubai, designed for recent graduates or students set to graduate soon. The position involves assisting with investment-related projects, utilizing analytical skills, and working collaboratively with a mentor. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and possess strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills. This internship provides opportunities for professional development and training in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Paid internship

Mentorship support

Formal training opportunities

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Play an important role in investment manager searches and portfolio construction.
• Assist in preparing investment-related materials for clients.
• Utilize Mercer’s tools to conduct analysis and evaluate data.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Experience with Excel

Interpersonal communication

Data analysis experience

Adaptability under pressure

Education

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

Job description

Are you set to graduate in the next academic semester? Or have you recently graduated and are looking for a fruitful internship that can lead to an entry-level position at Mercer? If so, why not jumpstart your career at Mercer through our 6-month Internship Program! 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. 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 over 76,000 colleagues worldwide.

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?

Mercer offers paid 6‑month internships in the Wealth Line of Business at our Dubai office. Program highlights include:

• 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, seeking opportunities 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.

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, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.