Investment Consulting Analyst (Private Markets)

Marsh & McLennan Companies; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment consultancy is seeking a candidate for a role focusing on investment solutions in London. This hybrid position requires strong investment knowledge, with responsibilities including client updates, project management, and enhancing investor relations. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of relevant experience and demonstrate strong communication skills. Opportunities for professional growth in a supportive culture await.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work culture

Career growth

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum two years investment consulting or management experience in a client-supporting role.
• Experience in private markets is a plus.
• Ability to work under own initiative in a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of private market fund structures.
• Communicate investment insights to clients.
• Prepare client updates and performance reviews.
• Enhance client experience and drive projects.

Skills

Investment consulting experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Proactive approach

Education

CFA Certification or in progress

Job description

Mercer’s Investment Solutions International Client Team is seeking a candidate who has a strong level of investment knowledge and experience, ideally with a focus on Alternatives. This role will be based in London. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

What can you expect:

An exciting opportunity to join one of Mercer’s largest and most rapidly-growing business areas – investment solutions. As part of our Investment Solutions International Client Team, the successful candidate will support Mercer’s investment solutions client base across Europe, UK, Middle East and Asia Pacific.

The candidate will work closely with our Alternative Investment Solutions team to support the delivery of our private market solutions and advice to clients.

We will rely on you to:

• Develop in-depth knowledge of Mercer’s private market fund structures and solutions in order to explain and communicate to colleagues and clients.
• Support the communication and delivery of our latest thinking on private market asset classes and portfolio construction activities to clients
• Prepare client updates including performance reviews, commitment plans as well as informational slides on private market asset classes
• Develop and curate content for investor communications, including newsletters, reports, and presentations, ensuring clarity and relevance.
• Liaise with wider operational, portfolio management and consulting teams across Mercer, including management of a wide range of projects as they arise.
• Drive forward projects aimed at enhancing the client experience and streamlining processes for maximum efficiency.
• Lead the Investor Retention Program: Spearhead the investor retention (re-up) program, implementing strategies to nurture and sustain long-term relationships with our valued investors.

What you need to have:

• Minimum two years investment consulting or investment management experience in a client-supporting role
• While not required, private markets experience would be welcomed
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Ability to work in a dynamic high performing team, supporting your team colleagues while driving and managing your own tasks and projects
• Positive can-do attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Professional, disciplined and proactive approach to work

What makes you stand out:

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Private markets investment experience.
• CFA Certification or willingness to work towards it.

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.

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, 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 [e-mail].