Mercer

Business Development Analyst supporting investment sales opportunities through proposals, RFPs, presentations, market research, and stakeholder coordination.Within your role, you’ll support new-business opportunities across institutional investor segments (pensions, not-for-profit, insurance, family office, wealth management), partnering closely with senior stakeholders in a high-performing, collaborative team.We will rely on you to:Support sales leaders on large new-business opportunities by owning key deliverables such as proposals, RFP responses, and pitch/presentation materials.Build strong knowledge of Mercer’s investment research and solutions to help articulate our value proposition to prospective clients.Manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously with strong attention to detail and organisation.Contribute to broader business development initiatives (tools rollouts, product launches, marketing activity, go-to-market strategy, and market/competitor research).Collaborate with colleagues across Mercer globally (investment, operations, client, sales, and consulting teams) and support continuous team improvement. What you need to have:For this role we’re happy to consider a recent graduate OR those with 1-2 years of professional working experience.High energy, proactivity, and strong attention to detail.Ability to juggle multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality output under tight timelines.Strong interpersonal skills and a proven team-first mindset.Strong IT skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and willingness to adopt new tools. What makes you stand out:Experience supporting business development activities, including proposals, RFPs, or pitch presentations.Understanding of the institutional investment landscape and structures (including private markets).Ability to produce concise, compelling written materials with high output standards and creative thinking.Confidence simplifying complex topics into clear, client-friendly messaging. Why join our team: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 work 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, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Posted 8 days ago

Graduate-friendly Fiduciary Accounting role at Marsh, focused on insurance-related accounting, account reconciliation, ledger management, payments, credit control, cash issues, tax/commission calculations, and stakeholder communication. Previous experience is not required.We are seeking a talented individual to join our Fiduciary team at Marsh. This role will be based in Norwich. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.What can you expect:Are you good with figures? Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding results? If so, we’d like to hear from you!Based within our busy Fiduciary Accounting department, this is a varied and stimulating insurance accounting-based role, where you will be responsible for the transition of funds between clients and insurers.You will also be required to build and develop strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, be comfortable working with MS Excel and adept at managing a varied and demanding workload.Whilst we would welcome candidates with relevant experience, we are also keen to hear from college leavers, graduates and individuals with transferrable skills, who are able to demonstrate a genuine interest in building a career within the Financial Services Sector.To succeed you will be highly numerate, have great communication skills and enjoy using these strengths to resolve queries.We will rely on you to:Be responsible for account reconciliation and ledger management.Raise and send payment requests.Investigate and resolve any unmatched cash issues/financial exposures.Credit control activities.Work out different tax/commission rates.Act upon payment conditions and deadlines as appropriate.Produce and deliver information and documentation in line with requirements.Develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.What you need to have: Good level of education with clear strengths in numerical and potentially accounting related subjects.Exceptional numeracy skills, with demonstrable experience of working with figures.An inquisitive mind set with excellent problem-solving skills.Strong organisational skills with the ability to deal with differing demands.A passion for delivering excellent service to external and internal clients.Great communication skills and the ability to build relationships with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders.High level of accuracy with impeccable attention to detail.Good working knowledge of MS Excel.What makes you stand out:Previous accounting/credit control experience within a similar (ideally insurance related) role.Proven track record in handling and resolving complex customer queries in a financial environment.Experience with dealing with multi-currencies (specifically dollars) would be advantageous, although not essential.Why join our team:We help you be your best through professonal development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work 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, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Posted 10 days ago

Investment Analyst role supporting an LDI Portfolio Management team. You'll analyse investment data, prepare portfolio reports, monitor performance and risk, improve reporting tools, and support investment managers. There is potential to progress into a Portfolio Manager role.Mercer are looking to recruit a talented Investment Analyst to join our Liability Driven Investment (LDI) Portfolio Management Team. The LDI team sits within our Direct Investment Unit (DIU)which operates as an in-house asset manager for the Mercer business. This is a hybrid working role, based out of our London office 3 days per-week.We are looking for an Investment Analyst to support the LDI Portfolio Management team with high-quality analytical, reporting, and tooling support across a range of portfolio management activities. This is a great opportunity to join the Asset Management side of the business in a role that offers strong exposure to government bonds and UK derivatives, with the chance to develop into a future Portfolio Manager.The successful candidate will help improve efficiency, strengthen data quality, and enhance the team’s ability to monitor and manage client portfolios.For this role we’re happy to consider a recent graduate in finance, mathematics, economics, engineering, data science, or a related discipline OR those with 1-3 years of experience in a similar role and are progressing towards CFA / Actuarial level.This role is a fantastic entry point for someone who is ambitious, curious, and eager to build / continue a career in investment management.We will count on you to:Support the LDI Portfolio Management team with day-to-day analytical and operational tasks.Produce accurate and timely portfolio analytics, reporting packs, and management information.Develop, maintain, and enhance tooling and reporting solutions to improve team efficiency and portfolio oversight.Assist with data extraction, validation, and reconciliation across internal systems and external inputs.Help monitor portfolio performance, exposures, and risk metrics, and contribute to portfolio reviews and governance materials. What you need to have:A degree in finance, mathematics, economics, engineering, data science, or a related discipline.Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.Strong Excel skills, with experience using data, reporting, and analytics tools.Clear written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities, work to tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders. What makes you stand out:Experience or interest in LDI, fixed income, derivatives, or broader investment concepts.Exposure to Python, SQL, VBA Macros, Power BI, or similar tooling.Progress toward, or interest in, CFA or actuarial qualifications.A proactive approach to process improvement and automation.Ambition to grow into a Portfolio Manager role in the future. Why join our team:We support your growth through professional development opportunities, engaging work, and supportive leadership.We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can collaborate with talented colleagues to create innovative solutions and make a meaningful impact for clients, colleagues, and communities.Our scale provides a wide range of career opportunities, alongside benefits and rewards designed to enhance your well-being.

Posted 10 days ago