Alternatives Investment Associate
Alternatives Investment Associate
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Company:
MercerDescription:
We are seeking a talented individual to join the U.S. Investments team at Mercer. This role can be based in Atlanta or St. Louis and it is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
As an Alternatives Investment Associate you will have the opportunity to work as part of our Alternatives team within the Office of the Chief Investment Officer serving Mercers larger discretionary and advisory institutional client base. The investment professional will bring best in class services to clients across the alternatives landscape. Supporting the U.S. Alternatives Investment Directors in the development of client strategy asset allocation advisory or outsourced fiduciary implementation requirements across private equity private credit real assets and hedge funds.
The role will involve working with clients (in conjunction with the U.S. Alternatives Investment Directors and the alternatives asset class specialist teams) on mandate design manager selection and portfolio construction within Mercers investment governance framework.
We will count on you to:
- Support the investment teams investment efforts by incorporating the investment process from portfolio construction forward calendars investment pacing strategy implementation and presentation and performance reporting
- Collaborate with senior investment professionals to identify and assess potential investment risks and opportunities
- Support creation of alternatives market slides to be used in marketing presentations and provide regular updates for market information that goes to various clients and prospects to establish Mercer as a market leader
- Run unplanned projects independently seeking guidance where required and proactively identify and manage valueadded ad hoc projects
- Contribute to and promote Mercers external image and develop relationships in the investment management community
- Knowledge of our data analytics platform and practices while applying critical thinking to the findings and deliverables for clients
- Consistently present with accuracy quality and timeliness for deliverables whether quantitative or qualitative
What you need to have:
- BA / BS degree in finance economics or other businessrelated areas
- 3 years of experience in financial services ideally in alternatives
- Strong verbal/written communication skills to create and present information to the Alternatives Investment Directors and Consultants and create client deliverables
- Ability to work with a range of institutional client types (e.g. insurance companies endowments and foundations healthcare institutions public and corporate pensions wealth management etc.
- Project management skills to balance working on multiple projects at once
- Exhibit ability to focus analysis on most critical items and clearly articulate findings
- Strong knowledge of data tools and proficiency in Excel
What makes you stand out
- Prior experience working with alternatives asset classes (private equity private credit real estate infrastructure and hedge funds)
- CFA CAIA Series 7 or Series 63
- Prior experience in working with institutional investors
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 wellbeing.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
