Investment Consulting Administrator

Are you set to graduate in the next academic semester Or have you recently graduated and are looking for a fruitful internship that can lead to an entry-level position at Mercer If so why not jumpstart your career at Mercer through our 6-month Internship Program! 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 25000 employees are based in 44 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 over 76000 colleagues worldwide.

We will count on you to:

• Play an important role in investment manager searches asset allocation studies portfolio construction reviews and other ad-hoc investment-related projects with Mercer clients.
• Assist in the preparation of investment-related materials for Mercer clients containing investment analysis commentary performance and/or advice to a high standard within tight deadlines.
• Utilize Mercers proprietary tools to conduct analysis on asset allocations and investment managers as well as evaluate the output of this analysis.
• Communicate with investment managers record keepers and custodians to gather and/or clarify client-specific data.
• Support investment consultants in servicing existing clients and prospects.
• Support internal projects.
• Assist with ad-hoc queries received from clients investment managers third parties (e.g. external auditors) and colleagues.
• Demonstrate ease and effectiveness when dealing with clients and colleagues at all levels.

Whats in it for youMercer offers paid 6-month internships in the Wealth Line of Business at our Dubai office. Program highlights include:

• A meaningful 6-month paid internship during which you will experience life as an analyst.
• A mentor to provide support and guidance.
• Formal training opportunities.

What you need to have:

• Bachelors degree in Mathematics Statistics Finance Accounting or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills both quantitative and qualitative and working knowledge of Excel.
• Experience in data analysis and presentation design.
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Intellectual curiosity seeking opportunities to develop new skills.
• Flexibility adaptability and the ability to work under tight deadlines and changing client needs.
• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Working towards the CFA designation.