Mercer - Investment Manager Research


Mercer Investments is a leading global provider of investment services and offers customised guidance at every stage of the investment decision, risk management and investment monitoring process. We have been dedicated to meeting the needs of clients for more than 40 years, and we work with the fiduciaries of pension funds, foundations, endowments, wealth managers and other investors in over 46 countries.

We assist with every aspect of institutional investing including investment strategy, manager structure and implementation and portfolio monitoring. We work with clients in several ways, including both on an advisory and fiduciary management basis.


Junior Investment Research Specialist


We are recruiting a Junior Investment Research Specialist to join our team in London.

In this role youll be working with the European Hedge Fund team, conducting research on wide range of investment strategies based in Europe. The Global Research team has responsibility for manager research and works closely with Mercers client and investment teams located around the world.


This is a hybrid working role, with a minimum of 3 days per week spent in the London (Tower Place West) office.


What can you expect?

Help to research a broad range of hedge fund investment strategies, with a focus on those based in Europe. This will include coverage of a broad range of strategies investing across asset classes and using different styles.
Prepare regular written reports on investment managers and their strategies including:
High level reviews of investment strategies
More detailed qualitativeand quantitative analysis of a managers investment approach, edge and success
Performance reviews and updates
News updates on changes in the business
Work with the broader research and investment teams in supporting Mercer clients:
Access existing and new opportunities for investment
Understand the different options within liquid alternatives
Providing research and reporting across Mercers existing range of investment products
Helping support the sales and marketing effort more broadly at Mercer
Contributing with the team more broadly on development of investment topics and themes.

Whats in it for you?

We offer and embrace a hybrid working model that nurtures a collaborative working environment in the office 3 days per week allowing 2 days per week to be spent working on a remote basis.
Competitive Benefits Package including: 25 days annual leave, up to 4 days of flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.

We will count on you to:

Help research a broad range of strategies, with a focus on the European market. These investment styles range from multi-asset and liquid alternative UCITS through to offshore hedge fund strategies.
Represent a large global organisation that is incredibly passionate about how it works and cares for their clients across the world.
Learn from a range of experienced consultants and industry leaders who will work closely with the team to help upskill, network and ultimately support the mission to generate growth across the business.

What you need to have:

Minimum of 2:1 Higher Education/ equivalent business experience or qualification
A high level ofEnglish language (written, reading and oral) is key.
Confident working with numbers/mathematical ability
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Ability to present well in meetings and communicate as part of a team.
Good organization skills and abilityto manage deadlines.
Proactive and able to work independently.
Broader commercial interest and awareness


What makes you stand out?

Experience or understanding ofthe asset management, alternatives or consulting industries would be helpful.

About Mercer

Mercerbelieves in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercers more than 20,000 colleagues are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business ofMarsh McLennan(NYSE: MMC), the worlds leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $23 billion. Through its market-leading businesses includingMarsh,Guy CarpenterandOliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, (link removed).Follow Mercer onLinkedInandX.