European Private Markets Investment Specialist

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As Mercer's Delegated Solutions business grows, there is an exciting opportunity to join the Alternatives Investment Director team. The team supports managing the >$40bn of private market and hedge fund mandates through the Mercer platform and advises on over $170bn of mandates globally. The primary role of the Investment Director team is to support European clients with allocations to private markets and hedge funds, including strategic advice on allocations to each Alternative asset class, as well as ongoing review and management of their private markets commitments and hedge fund allocations.

Reporting to the Alternatives Investment Leader for Europe, the Investment Specialist will be responsible for supporting discussions with European clients and prospects regarding portfolio construction and manager selection, as well as supporting implementation discussions across a variety of alternative asset classes.

• Work closely with our team of Alternative Investment Specialists and Directors to deliver advice and solutions to clients and prospects across Europe.
• Liaise with asset class teams to track new themes and opportunities in Alternatives and engage with asset managers for their latest views and portfolio positioning.
• Support the delivery of our commingled fund solution range to clients and prospects.
• Support our sales and consulting colleagues in marketing and communication of our Alternatives capabilities.
• Support large client relationships across Europe and take responsibility for delivering our advice on asset allocation, commitment and portfolio planning, as well as leading investment performance reviews and educational training.

• Minimum 5 years investment management or investment consulting experience in a client-facing role
• Experience as an investment consultant with private market expertise is preferable
• Strong communication and presentation skills with previous background in managing large client relationships, ideally with part of that being in private markets
• Experience in leading strategic, commercial and implementation discussions with clients
• Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues in multiple jurisdictions
• CFA, CAIA (or equivalent investment qualification)

• Strong communication skills
• Proven ability to learn a new asset class
• Any prior experience advising clients on allocations to private markets
• Professional, disciplined and proactive approach to work
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Thoughtful approach to problem solving and proactive attitude

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can collaborate with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities.

Mercer is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to any candidate with a disability to participate in the recruitment process. Contact us at reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com to discuss needs.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work. All colleagues are expected to be in their local office or onsite with clients at least three days per week.