Join Mercer as an Investment Analyst in Auckland or Wellington
Investment Analyst
Are you passionate about sustainable investing and looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic, global organization? Mercer is seeking a talented Investment Analyst to support our Pacific Investment Management team.
In this role, you will play a key part in delivering strong investment outcomes for our clients, with a focus on integrating responsible investment practices across our funds in New Zealand and Australia.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, professional growth, and making a difference.
We will count on you to:
- Support portfolio reviews and conduct analysis at both portfolio and investment manager levels to assist the Portfolio Management team in delivering strong investment outcomes.
- Engage with prospective and current investment managers, monitoring relevant investment and sustainable activity.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including Sustainable Investment colleagues, on projects related to responsible investing, thematic strategies, and regulatory developments.
- Assist with stakeholder queries and contribute to integrating ESG considerations into Mercer Funds across the Pacific region.
- Stay informed on industry trends, market developments, and best practices through ongoing education.
What you need to have:
- Degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, science, or statistics.
- Post-graduate qualifications such as CFA, CIMA, FRM, PRM, or a relevant Master’s degree are desirable.
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar role within multi-manager funds, asset consulting, or research environments.
- Proven analytical skills with experience using spreadsheets and databases, and the ability to identify insights beyond outcomes.
- Over 2 years of experience in investment analytics, familiarity with climate metrics, UN SDGs, and biodiversity considerations is a plus.
- Experience with ESG data and risk systems such as MSCI BarraOne, MSCI One, or Barra Style Enterprise is a plus.
- Strong understanding of investment markets and asset classes.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and interpersonal, with the ability to present findings clearly.
- Ability to manage workflow effectively and meet deadlines reliably.
What makes you stand out:
- Knowledge of Investment practices across multiple areas, with particular interest in Sustainable investment such as climate change, biodiversity, or related fields.
- Experience working with third-party ESG data and risk management tools.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset, with a track record of working effectively across teams and functions.
- A proactive approach to staying current with industry trends and regulatory changes, and applying this knowledge to support strategic initiatives.
Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.
