Investment Consulting Analyst

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Investments team at Mercer. This role will be based in the Melbourne OR Sydney office. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As an Investment Consulting Analyst, you will play a key role in delivering investment consulting services to insurers and enhancing Mercer’s offerings across various insurance sectors, including life, health, general, and specialty insurance. You will collaborate with Mercer’s top-tier manager research and capital market teams, further developing your technical investment knowledge.

Additionally, you will engage in a diverse range of strategic investment consulting projects for various institutions, such as superannuation funds, endowments, and foundations.

This is an excellent early career opportunity to join a leading professional services firm.

We will count on you to:

• Contribute to the business through application of analytical techniques and methodologies on a range of projects across Mercer Investments’ service offering under the guidance of more experienced consultants, with a specific focus on provision of investment services and advice to the insurance industry.
• Support delivery of client project work through research, analysis, applying relevant methodologies, attending client meetings and drafting reports.
• Contribute to projects through effective management of tasks, and directly lead some smaller client deliverables.
• Develop own capability through informal and formal learning opportunities.
• Participate in internal projects to improve Mercer, in particular talent, quality, service delivery, internal efficiency / effectiveness and intellectual capital.
• Support business development initiatives and proposals.

What you need to have:

• Relevant undergraduate qualification and an interest in Investment Consulting
• Team player; we rarely work alone.
• Collaborative, proactive and curious approach to tasks - ask questions, solve problems, seek to see change through.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience within a corporate work environment
• Working towards relevant professional qualification (CFA/ CIMA / FIAA / or similar).
• Technical base across investments and / or actuarial.

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.

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 commencement of employment.