Investment Analyst

• Graduate Programme
• September 2012 start

Investment analysts at Mercer perform a key role in helping to provide all aspects of investment advice to a wide range of clients.
 
As an analyst you will work as part of a team supporting more experienced analysts and consultants. As you develop you will take on more responsibility, both in terms of client work and developing/mentoring analysts within the team.
 
To aid you in your professional development you will study either to be an actuary (through the exams run by the Institute/Faculty of Actuaries) or to be a Chartered Financial Analyst ("CFA") (through the exams run by the CFA Institute).  In addition you will study for the Investment Management Certificate ("IMC").  Mercer provides a comprehensive study package to support you in all your studies.
 
Key duties will include:

• Producing/checking monitoring reports
• Assisting with the determination of appropriate investment strategies and manager structures for clients, drafting reports and letters as appropriate.
• Assisting with manager selection exercises and the subsequent implementation of any changes to the investment manager arrangements
• Dealing with routine queries received from clients, investment managers, third parties, etc.

Skills and qualifications:

• A minimum of 300 UCAS points, A level maths at grade B or above with a minimum 2:1 honours degree expected or obtained in a numerical or semi- numerical degree(equivalent qualifications are accepted)
• An interest in financial markets and conditions is essential
• Self motivated, with an eagerness to learn and to keep up to date with the investment industry, market conditions etc.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, with strong communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• Takes ownership for work, always ensuring standards and deadlines are met and keeping others informed and up-to-date
• Ability to maintain a good work-life balance