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Mercers Manager Research Practice
is seeking candidates for the following position based in the St. Louis, Chicago or Boston office:


Senior Researcher - Equities



What can you expect?


You will be part of Mercers global team of approximately 40 long-only equity research specialists spread across 9 countries

The opportunity to synthesize Mercers view through a forward looking research report that articulates why Mercer believes a managers strategy will outperform its respective benchmark over a full market cycle

You will be working collaboratively with other members on the team, interact with asset managers, and support investment consultants with the goal of bringing global and/or international equity managers to clients globally

Opportunities to learn from a well-resourced research team and mentor others along the way

On the job training and the ability to directly influence the pace of personal learning/career


What is in it for you?


A company with a strong brand and strong results to match that is committed to making a difference in the lives of people

Be part of a dynamic and cooperative team that is central to Mercers investment advice

A culture of belonging, innovation, collaboration, internal mobility, and extraordinary career opportunities through our four businesses: Marsh, Mercer, Guy Carpenter, and Oliver Wyman, each consistently ranked the industry leader in their fields

Competitive pay (salary and bonus potential), full benefits package effective starting Day 1!

Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, company holidays (with early dismissal), floating holidays, and time to give back to your community; flexible work culture

Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement plan per year and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer, mentoring opportunities, and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations


We will count on you to:


Proactively lead interviews with portfolio management teams and business leaders

Gather and analyze information in order to identify and communicate asset managers that Mercer believes are most likely able to generate value for clients

Provide insights and advice to clients and consultants on a wide variety of global (US & Non-US, developed and emerging markets) equity investment strategies, including how the products can enhance a clients existing plan

Present Mercers views on how to build effective exposures to equity structures, including how specific managers can enhance a clients return/risk profile as well as how best to achieve this result through the selection of individual equity strategies

Extend Mercers thought leadership in the industry by presenting Mercers views at internal and external conferences

Where applicable, provide mentoring and support to the broader equity research team

Contribute to post meeting discussions covering key issues and recommended manager ratings

Provide ad hoc support to consultants in preparing for internal and external research meetings

Assists in the preparation for direct client discussions on managers/strategies


What you need to have:


BA/BS degree in finance, economics, or other business-related areas having strong quantitative and analytical analysis

7-10 years of fund research/manager due diligence experience

Intellectual curiosity, tenacity and willingness to take on new opportunities

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities and work in a rapidly changing environment

Strong writing and communication skills

Working knowledge of MS Office


What makes you stand out:


MBA and/or CFA

General knowledge of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) investing

Curiosity, tenacity and willingness to take on new opportunities
Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercers more than 20,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the worlds leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $23 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit (link removed). Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and X.

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