Investment Analyst/Asset Class Support

Marsh McLennan•St. Louis, MO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Asset Class team in our Investments Business at Mercer, a Marsh business. This role will be based in St. Louis and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. As an Investment Analyst/Asset Class Support, you will support Mercer’s hedge fund efforts by working closely with senior analysts and portfolio managers to collect investment manager data, produce reporting, and help deliver client-ready materials. This is a great opportunity to build a career in investment research as a detail-oriented, analytically minded professional!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
0-2 years of relevant experience, ideally in in banking, investment, accounting, or a related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
Passion for or strong interest in investing
Strong work ethic and desire to be a part of a team
High attention to detail with the ability to multitask, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
Working knowledge of the MS Office suite

Nice To Haves

Interest in pursuing CFA designation
Prior experience in institutional investment management or consulting industry
Experience with coding or Python
Familiarity with risk management or risk tools
Fluency in AI tools and technology

Responsibilities

Support manager researchers by gathering information and data for analysis and ongoing maintenance
Collect and enter monthly alternative investment manager data into internal databases and systems, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and quality
Support the asset class team in meeting client needs, including analytics, strategic research, and related deliverables
Thrive in an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools
Assist with the development and maintenance of marketing materials, client presentations, and RFPs
Produce monthly and quarterly client and team reporting deliverables using external software, Excel, and PowerPoint
Provide ad hoc support to consultants in preparing for internal and external research meetings
Assist in preparing for direct client discussions on managers and strategies
Attend manager research meetings and external conferences in a support capacity to build technical knowledge and support career development
Contribute to asset class- or strategy-specific research projects and intellectual capital
Build asset class knowledge and expertise over time with support from senior members of your team.