Investment Data Analyst

AU016 Mercer Investments (Australia) Limited; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AU016 Mercer Investments (Australia) Limited – Melbourne VIC is seeking a data-focused professional to join the People and Investments Data team. The role is based in Melbourne or Sydney, a hybrid setup with at least three days in the office, and is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You will provide analysis and data support for investment data management projects, manage data feeds, and liaise with data providers across asset classes.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related analytical discipline.
• Experience in Investment data analysis at a Multi Asset Class Investment Manager or Superannuation Fund.
• Solid understanding of Investment, Custody, and Financial Market Data, Instruments, and Data Feeds.
• Strong knowledge of investment markets, asset classes, and instrument types.
• Proficiency in Excel, VBA, SQL, relational databases, and analytical/reporting systems.
• Experience with system implementation and testing activities.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate confidently with investment professionals and senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated teamwork, goal orientation, good judgment, and collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and data support for the Investment Data management project implementation and ongoing operational framework.
• Manage and analyse Investment Data feeds, liaise with internal and external data providers, and offer subject matter expertise across a wide range of data types and asset classes.

Skills

Excel

VBA

SQL

Data analysis

Data feeds

Relational databases

ETL tools

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree level qualification in finance/economics/mathematics

Tools

Relational databases

ETL tools

Job description

AU016 Mercer Investments (Australia) Limited – Melbourne VIC

Full time

Hybrid

1d ago , from Marsh & McLennan Companies MMC

We are seeking a talented individual to join our People and Investments Data team. This role will be based in Melbourne (Docklands) or Sydney (Barangaroo). This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. This is opportunity is offered as a 12month fixed-term contract.

We will count on you to:

• Provide analysis and data support for the Investment Data management project implementation and ongoing operational framework.
• Manage and analyse Investment Data feeds, liaise with internal and external data providers, and offer subject matter expertise across a wide range of data types and asset classes.

What you need to have:

• Degree-level qualification in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related analytical discipline.
• Experience in Investment data analysis at a Multi Asset Class Investment Manager or Superannuation Fund.
• Solid understanding of Investment, Custody, and Financial Market Data, Instruments, and Data Feeds.
• Strong knowledge of investment markets, asset classes, and instrument types.
• Proficiency in Excel, VBA, SQL, relational databases, and analytical/reporting systems.
• Experience with system implementation and testing activities.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate confidently with investment professionals and senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated teamwork, goal orientation, good judgment, and collaborative work style.

What makes you stand out:

• Exposure to Data management systems.
• Experience with ETL tools
• A positive attitude with a willingness to develop and learn continuously.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

About Marsh:

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 creating 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing of employment.

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.