Ireland Investments Leader

What can you expect:

Organisational Context

In Ireland Mercer serves clients across a wide range of sectors including pensions insurance wealth management and not-for-profit. The roles primary focus is to leverage Mercers global research strategy and implementation platform to tailor advice and solutions for institutional investors in Ireland while leading business growth team performance and client service.

Role Purpose

The Investment Leader will drive growth and superior client experience by defining and delivering the investment agenda for Mercer in Ireland. This senior frontline role combines accountability for strategy and execution delivery oversight and P&L performance. The Investment Leader will lead major client relationships and commercial pursuits lead a high performing team and ensure
consistent excellence in servicing and implementation.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to the Wealth Leader Mercer Ireland.
• Member of the Mercer Ireland senior leadership team.
• Key leader in the Wealth business alongside the Wealth DC and Wealth DB Leaders.
• Builds a strong Investment leadership team which includes the Head of InvestmentConsulting and the Head of Clients Investment solutions.

We will rely on you to:

Client Growth Retention & Experience

• Ensure client relationships are retained and expanded in coordination with other Mercerand Marsh colleagues.
• Oversee the sales pipeline for investment services in Ireland working closely with theInvestment Solutions Commercial Leader for Ireland.
• Work with the Chief Client Office for Marsh Ireland and the Head of Clients InvestmentSolutions to ensure a strong client retention strategy.
• Serve as the senior client sponsor on strategic accounts; reinforce Mercers value deepen trust and secure longterm commitments.
• Own gotomarket messaging investment propositions and service delivery.
• Collaborate closely with marketing teams to ensure effective campaigns that elevate ourinvestment brand and support growth through enhanced market visibility.

Strategy Solution Development & Financials

• Develop and execute a growthfocused investment strategy for Mercer Ireland.
• Leverage Mercers global intellectual capital research and implementation platform to tailor and deliver solutions appropriate to the Irish market.
• Ensure continuous evolution of client propositions and new solution development to lead the market meet client demand and accelerate growth.
• Own financial performance for investment activities: manage budgets forecasts andperformance against targets.
• Identify and pursue strategic distribution and partnership opportunities.

People & Leadership

• Outstanding collaborator who is exceptional at working in complex organisations with anunwavering focus on delivering market leading client outcomes.
• Lead and develop the Ireland investment team to be clientfacing commercially minded and deliveryoriented.
• Recruit retain and develop highperforming talent.
• Foster a culture focused on proactive client engagement service excellence andcollaboration with Irish and global teams.
• Represent the investment function externally and internally demonstrating visible leadership.

Regulatory Governance & Compliance

• This role requires preapproval as a controlled function (PCF 30 Chief Investment Officer) under relevant Irish regulatory frameworks; the postholder must maintain required approvals and meet fitness and probity standards and will be subject to the Individual Accountability Framework (IAF) the conduct standards and the Senior Executive Accountability Regime (SEAR).
• Accountable for governance regulatory compliance and risk management within the investment function; works closely with Legal Compliance and Risk to maintain robust controls and support regulatory engagement.

What you will need to have:

• Proven senior leadership experience with an outstanding record of leadership and clientrelationship management in consulting asset management OCIO or related services.
• Compelling and energising people leader who can build a culture of performance shared success and respect.
• Deep technical expertise combined with the ability to translate technical insight intoclientfacing commercial propositions and outcomes.
• Strong commercial acumen and P&L awareness; experienced in setting and delivering oncommercial targets.
• Have trusted advisor presence andability to lead executivelevel client engagements.
• Robust understanding of the Irish regulatory environment.
• Proven ability to lead from the front personally driving pitches renewals and relationship building activities.

What makes you stand out:

• Bachelors degree in finance economics mathematics or related discipline; advanceddegree (MBA MSc) preferred.
• Professional qualifications such as Actuarial CFA CAIA or equivalent are desirable.
• Eligibility for or holding of relevant regulatory approvals and licences for PCF 30 (CIO) in Ireland is required for appointment.
• Collaborative influencer who builds trusted partnerships across Ireland Regional and Global to deliver a one enterprise client experience.

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 collaborate 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.