We are seeking a talented individual to join our Delegated Solutions team at Mercer. This role will be based in Toronto Calgary or Vancouver. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
Mercer has an opportunity for a Senior Client Service Professional in our Delegated Solutions group. Delegated Solutions involves the outsourced investment management of institutional assets. Mercer hires underlying investment managers within each of our funds and we provide consulting services and fund oversight. This portion of our business is growing rapidly.
We will count on you to:
Communicate all asset management and reporting services to Mercer Global Investment Canada Limiteds (MGI) clients including contributing to quarterly report commentary drafting fund change announcements and responding to client requests
Manage relationships to support lasting client partnerships
Work with the reporting team to peer review finalize and deliver monthly/quarterly performance reports to clients
Coordinate and/or attend client meetings across Canada including presentations to investment committees
Participate in MGIs investment team meetings and meetings with sub-advisors to understand capital markets and fund performance to explain to clients
Contribute to preparation of client investment guidelines and strategy working closely with clients and MGIs portfolio management team
Support operations team with audit requests and assist consulting team with client portfolio asset mix/fund changes ensuring suitability requirements
Actively participate in new client onboarding and liaise with new clients on transitions to MGI platform
Support legal team in updating client legal documentation and coordinate completion of legal and compliance documents
Facilitate clients subscription to private market funds
Support delivery of advisory services including asset allocation reviews de-risking and interest rate risk management analyses
Collaborate with Mercer colleagues on bundled client relationships involving asset management and actuarial/administration services
Work on special projects as required
What you need to have:
Bachelor degree combined with MBA and/or CFA or CIM designations strongly preferred
Registration as an advising representative with Ontario Securities Commission Alberta Securities Commission or BC Financial Services Authority required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to simplify complex concepts for groups
Excellent technical skills especially advanced Excel; experience with MS-Access is an asset
Advanced understanding of portfolio performance and attribution strongly preferred
Minimum five (5) years of client-facing experience in the investment field with an investment manager or consulting firm
Pension background desirable (understanding of pension liabilities)
What makes you stand out:
Experience with open & closed-ended alternative investments strongly preferred
French fluency is considered a strong asset
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.
Required Experience:
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