- Summer internship programme – 8 weeks
- July 2012 start
About the role
Intern positions with Mercer are a fantastic opportunity for candidates to get a taste of working for a multinational consulting firm. Interns join us for a structured 8 week programme running from the beginning of July to the end of August. All work is supervised and interns are assigned buddies to help them with day-to-day work queries.
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 Investment analyst intern you will work as part of a team supporting more experienced analysts and consultants.
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
- Dealing with routine queries received from clients, investment managers, third parties, etc.
Key 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
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