Sr. Manager Researcher
Sr. Manager Researcher
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$ 126000 - 252000
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Company:
MercerDescription:
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Manager Research team at Mercer. This role will be based in St. Louis Chicago or Boston. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
As a Senior Manager Researcher you will be part of Mercers global team of approximately 40 equity research specialists spread across 9 countries working collaboratively with other members on the team interact with asset managers and support investment consultants with the goal of bringing global and/or international equity managers to clients globally. Youll have the opportunity synthesize Mercers view through a forward looking research report that articulates why Mercer believes a managers strategy will outperform its respective benchmark over a full market cycle.
We will count on you to:
- Proactively lead interviews with portfolio management teams and business leaders
- Gather and analyze information in order to identify and communicate asset managers that Mercer believes are most likely able to generate value for clients
- Provide insights and advice to clients and consultants on a wide variety of equity strategies including US global and/or international investment strategies as well as how the products can enhance a clients existing plan
- Present Mercers views on how to build effective exposures to equity structures including how an allocation to global and/or international managers can enhance a clients return/risk profile as well as how best to achieve this result through the selection of individual equity strategies
- Provide direct support to investment consultants and the OCIO team on the equity investment manager universe
- Extend Mercers thought leadership in the industry by presenting Mercers views at internal and external conferences
- Where applicable provide mentoring and support to the broader equity research team
- Contribute to post meeting discussions covering key issues and recommended manager ratings
- Provide ad hoc support to consultants in preparing for internal and external research meetings
- Assists in the preparation for direct client discussions on managers/strategies
What you need to have:
- BA/BS degree in finance economics or other business-related areas having strong quantitative and analytical analysis
- 7-10 years of fund research/manager due diligence experience
- Intellectual curiosity tenacity and willingness to take on new opportunities
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail ability to multi-task manage multiple priorities and work in a rapidly changing environment
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Working knowledge of MS Office
What makes you stand out
- MBA and/or CFA
- General knowledge of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) investing
- Good existing knowledge of asset managers
- Curiosity tenacity and willingness to take on new opportunities
- Knowledge of US and global/international investment strategies and institutional asset managers
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 an 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
