Equity Manager Researcher

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Equity Manager Researcher to join their dynamic team in London. This hybrid role offers the chance to engage with asset managers and contribute to impactful research efforts. You will be responsible for conducting due diligence, drafting insightful research documents, and collaborating with colleagues to provide recommendations that meet client needs. With a vibrant culture and opportunities for professional development, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the investment world.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Inclusive Culture

Wide Range of Career Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven equity manager research experience is essential.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with investment firms to research strategies.
• Conduct due diligence meetings with investment management firms.
• Draft research documents outlining strengths and weaknesses.

Skills

Equity Manager Research

Communication Skills

Statistical Models

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Coding Ability

Job description

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We are seeking a talented individual to join our Equity Manager Research team at Mercer. This role will be based in London. It is a hybrid role requiring at least three days a week in the office.

The Equity Manager Researcher will work within the equity manager research team in Mercer’s London office. You will actively contribute to the equity manager research effort, meeting with asset managers and providing views on their investment capabilities.

We are looking for someone with proven equity manager research experience to join our dynamic global research group.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating with external investment management firms to undertake research on specific investment strategies
• Conducting due diligence meetings with investment management firms, with support from team members
• Drafting research documents outlining strengths and weaknesses of strategies and making recommendations
• Supporting views and recommendations with quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Collaborating with colleagues to challenge and reach conclusions that meet client needs
• Representing the manager research process and investment recommendations internally and externally
• Contributing to ad hoc equity-related research projects and supporting the team in achieving its objectives

Minimum requirements:

• Experience in equity manager research
• Strong written and oral communication skills at all levels
• Technical skills and understanding of statistical models
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and a strong work ethic

Preferred qualifications:

• Coding ability or experience
• Experience meeting with quant and fundamental fund managers
• Report writing experience, including evaluating fund managers’ investment capabilities

Why join us:

• Opportunities for professional development, interesting work, and supportive leadership
• A vibrant, inclusive culture fostering collaboration and impactful work
• Wide range of career opportunities, benefits, and rewards to support well-being

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Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients achieve their investment goals, shape the future of work, and improve health and retirement outcomes. Marsh McLennan operates in 130 countries across four core businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. With over $23 billion in revenue and more than 85,000 employees, we empower our people to thrive through diverse perspectives. For more info, visit mercer.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and flexibility. We aim to attract and retain top talent and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity and expression, nationality, and other protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities to support full participation in our recruitment process. If you need adjustments, please contact us.

Our hybrid work model combines remote work with in-office collaboration, with colleagues expected to be in their local office or onsite with clients at least three days per week. Teams will designate at least one 'anchor day' for in-person meetings.