Wealth Investment Consulting Analyst- Boston- College Program 2020

Company: Mercer
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 11, 2019

Job Description:

• WHO WE AREWere Mercer - a global consulting leader in health, wealth and career. Mercer has more than 22,600 colleagues based in over 40 countries. We help clients worldwide from small businesses to Fortune 1000 companies advance the health, wealth and performance of their most vital asset their people. THE POSITION: Investment analystMercers Investments business is a leading global provider of investment services. We offer customized guidance at every stage of the investment decision. For more than 40 years, Mercers Investments business has provided investment advice and solutions to corporate pension funds and 401(k) plans, foundations, endowments, wealth managers and other institutional investors.As an Investment Analyst, you will use your drive and strong analytical and communication skills to help your team achieve clients goals.To learn more about Mercers Investment practice, please visit WHAT WE VALUE
• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, and working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeWord, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity; seeking opportunities to develop new skills
• Ability to work in teams and be flexible to work under tight deadlines and changing client needs
• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• WHATS IN IT FOR ME?
• Be challenged to deliver impactful solutions for major organizations and have a direct impact on their employees
• Fine tune your natural skills and learn new ones
• Opportunity to work with some of the smartest people in the industry
• Excellent growth, mobility and advancement opportunities
• Top benefits generous PTO including vacation, sick, personal and even 1 day off for community service!
• WHAT A TYPICAL DAY LOOKS LIKE
• Critically analyze different investment markets, managers investment styles, and portfolio characteristics and evaluate their impact on investment performance each quarter.
• Produce accurate and detailed client reports through analysis of client-specific investment data, in support of consulting colleagues.
• Assist in producing quarterly presentations that will review the general state of the economy, stock/bond market performances both domestically and internationally, economic trends, and changes in regulations affecting investments.
• Collect data needed for quarterly performance reports and analyze the clients portfolio performance, including performance of each of the funds within the clients investment options.
• Communicate with investment and money managers and custodians to gather and/or clarify client-specific data for reporting.
• Closely examine and monitor developments at investment management firms and notify clients of critical issues in an accurate and timely manner.
• Play an important role in investment manager searches, mutual fund selection, asset allocation studies, and other investment-related activities.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics or other business-related areas with strong quantitative and analytical course content
• Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Legal work authorization to work in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the futureJOIN US
• At Mercer, we believe that diversity and inclusion are vital components of our future and our goal is to leverage the unique skillsets that each person brings to the company. We provide our employees with a supportive, collaborative environment that leads to innovative ideas and the ability to make an impact. If you thrive on a challenge and enjoy connecting with people, were looking for you!WHATS NEXT?We will review application submissions on a rolling basis. You will be contacted only if you are selected for a first round interview. The first round interview will consist of an on-demand digital video interview through the Hirevue platform.COMPANY PROFILEMercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations meet the health, wealth and career needs of a changing workforce. Mercers more than 22,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With more than 60,000 colleagues and annual revenue over $13 billion, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. Marsh & McLennan Companies is also the parent company of Marsh, which advises individual and commercial clients of all sizes on insurance broking and innovative risk management solutions; Guy Carpenter, which develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities; and Oliver Wyman, which serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, please visit us at:and for a glimpse into our culture check out our intern blog site at . Follow Mercer on Twitter @lifeatmercer.Mercer LLC and its separately incorporated operating entities around the world are part of Marsh & McLennan Companies, a publicly held company (ticker symbol: MMC). Marsh & McLennan Companies offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. For more information about our company, please visit us at: . We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. For more information, please visit us at: www.mmc.com/diversity. Marsh & McLennan Companies and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.

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