This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/ada/r/jobs/10006989 Mercer is seeking the following position based out of the Chicago, IL, Minneapolis, MN, or Boston, MA office
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nInvestment Research – Lead Specialist n
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nWhat can you expect? n
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+ Be part of Mercer’s Fixed Income team
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+ Participate in and undertake detailed due diligence of fixed income strategies, ultimately proposing strategies for Mercer’s recommended list
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+ Synthesize Mercer’s view through a forward looking research report that articulates why Mercer believes a manager’s strategy will outperform its respective benchmark over a full market cycle
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+ Access to a wide variety of asset managers via participation in meetings
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+ Growth of personal skill set through working collaboratively with members on the team and interactions with asset managers and investment consultants
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+ Opportunities to learn from a well-resourced research team and be supported along the way.
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+ On the job training and the ability to directly influence the pace of personal learning/career
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+ Gather and collate data from a variety of sources in a timely manner using appropriate methods to meet the specific information needs of consultants.
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nWhat’s in it for you? n
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+ Be part of a collaborative and collegial team that values diversity of thought and is at the center of Mercer’s investment advice
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+ Work with a wide range of institutional client types
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+ Work for a global company with excellent benefits and a dynamic culture
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+ Have competitive vacation/personal days in addition to holidays and volunteer days
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+ Flexibility to work in a hybrid model
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+ Mercer offers tuition assistance.
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nWe will count on you to: n
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+ Participate in and/or lead interviews with portfolio management teams and business leaders
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+ Gather and analyze information in order to identify and communicate those asset managers that Mercer believes are most likely able to generate value for our clients
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+ Meet the needs of clients – including analytics and strategic research
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+ As appropriate, attend external conferences to help develop technical knowledge and personal career
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+ Conduct quantitative analysis by developing and maintaining relevant data, charts, summary views, and detailed analysis in support of our research ratings across various research documents.
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+ Contribute to post meeting discussions covering key issues and recommended manager ratings.
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+ Provide ad hoc support to consultants in preparing for internal and external research meetings.
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+ Assist in the preparation for direct client discussions on managers/strategies.
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+ As appropriate, contribute to the generation of Mercer’s intellectual capital within the fixed income asset class.
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+ Contribute to revenue growth through direct research client projects as well as supporting the advisory and OCIO business.
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nWhat you need to have: n
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+ Intellectual curiosity, tenacity and willingness to take on new opportunities.
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+ Willingness to learn.
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+ Writing and communication skills.
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+ Analytical skills and attention to detail, ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities and work in a rapidly changing environment.
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+ BA/BS degree in finance, economics, or other business-related areas.
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+ At least 10 years of applicable experience
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+ Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft office.
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nWhat makes you stand out: n
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+ CFA or MBA, or interest in pursuing
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+ A background in asset manager due diligence or fixed income capital markets.
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Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the orld of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 25,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 83,000 colleagues and annual revenue approaching $20 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit https://www.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.
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