Manager Research Analyst - Sustainable Investments

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Manager Research Analyst - Sustainable Investments

Mercer has an exciting new opportunity for an Analyst to work within the Investment Manager Research team based in London as part of a global team.

The team has a high profile within the business and within the asset management industry.

What can you expect?

You will work with the Manager Research team across a number of areas supporting Manager Research with investment due diligence of sustainability focused investment strategies across asset classes including contact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

What's in it for you?

* A competitive basic salary plus an excellent benefits package, including pension, life assurance, private healthcare, bonus plan, share plans and additional flexible benefits
* 25 days annual leave with the option to buy/sell 5 days
* Fantastic office location with subsidised staff restaurant

We will count on you to:

* Carry out ad hoc analytical/research work as directed by research team, including sustainability related analysis, and monitoring of highly rated managers
* Prepare written reports on investment managers and their strategies including qualitative and quantitative analysis of a manager's investment strategy across a broad range of metrics.
* Deal with routine queries from investment managers and investment consultants as appropriate
* Work with the Manager Research team on asset class, strategy specific or thematic research projects
* Contribute to the team more broadly on intellectual capital and investment topics.

What you need to have:

* A broad understanding and interest in working in the investment industry with some specific interest in or experience in sustainable investment
* A solid academic background and interest in further studies (i.e. CFA or equivalent).
* A strong demonstrated interest in sustainability. This could be through studies/internships/extra curricular projects etc..
* Strong analytical skills and ability to undertake complex data-driven projects
* A team player, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Strong planning and organisational ability with an attention to detail in order to prioritise and complete work in accordance to deadlines
* Proven ability to communicate views orally and write concise and logically argued research reports in a timely manner, sometimes to tight deadlines

What makes you stand out?

* Previous track record and genuine interest in building a career in sustainable investments
* Intellectual curiosity
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's approximately 25,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in 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 more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $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 mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin colour, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at TAUK@mmc.com.

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