INVESTMENT STRATEGY ANALYST

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Mercer Description.
Mercer Portugal is seeking candidates for the following position based in Lisbon.
Investment Strategy Analyst - UK Pensions market What can you expect? * Mercer has been providing investment services to clients for over 45 years and has the largest institutional investor network in the world with more than $11tn in assets under its advice.
Our Delegated Solutions (DS) business leverages this investment expertise to deliver a range of sophisticated portfolio solutions to a wide range of institutional clients; * We are seeking a highly motivated Investment Strategy Analyst to support the growth of our DS business.
The successful candidate will be a part of the strategy analyst team within the DS Strategy Team responsible for designing and implementing delegated investment strategies tailored to each client; * This will be a rewarding role as part of a dynamic and expanding team.
The role presents the right candidate with an opportunity to develop their investment knowledge and skills and will help develop a strong understanding of the strategy setting process in the context of a range of institutional investors and geographies.
What is in it for you? * Flexible work environment; * A permanent contract and generous benefits package, including pensions plan, health and life insurance; * For the initial 3 months it's required to work from the office.
After that, you can opt for the hybrid working model, which allows you to work from home 2 days per week.
We will count on you to.
* Work closely with the strategists, Senior strategists and Lead Consultants, to help design and implement de-risking investment strategies and other strategies as appropriate which incorporate Mercer's best thinking; * Consider how the investment strategy may evolve for your assign clients to reflect the changing dynamics of a pension scheme and objectives e.
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suitability of cashflow driven investment strategies, end game planning; * Support the client team by providing technical insight into a client's strategy when needed, modelling financial risks and reviewing aspects of regular Strategy reports; * Facilitate other ad-hoc projects and duties required to support the successful growth of the Strategy and DS business such as integrating new software, maintaining internals tools and procedures, contribute to development of the strategy solution; * Support the Fiduciary team as required to ensure Mercer stays ahead of the competition in the Fiduciary market; * Liaise with Portfolio Management, Operational, Investment Solutions and Consulting teams to implement high quality strategies with efficiency - for example contribute towards implementing Dynamic Asset Allocation tilts; * Contribute towards delivering growth in the UK Fiduciary segment through supporting pitches; * Contribute to supporting the team on cases outside of DB pensions as we expand into new segments such as Endowments & Foundations, Insurance, Wealth Management and DC.
What you need to have.
* Fluent English level (minimum C1); * Motivation to learn and succeed in an investment strategy orientated role; * Ideally 1 year+ investment experience, with DB pensions experience preferred; * Ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and deliverables simultaneously; * Strong interest in the institutional investment landscape and strategy setting process.
What makes you stand out.
* Have a keen eye for detail and intellectually ambitious with high standards of output; * Strong work ethic along with strong interpersonal and communication skills; * Proactive and outcome orientated with the ability to work well as part of a team and develop positive working relationships across the organization; * Strong risk focus - keen awareness of risk involved in moving client money; * Studying towards IMC/ CFA / Actuarial qualification.
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 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries.
Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE.
(COMPANY NAME)), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 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.
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