Investment Consulting Internship

Company:Mercer

Description:

Are you set to graduate in the next academic semester, or have you recently graduated? If you’re looking for an engaging internship that can lead to an entry-level position at Mercer, our 6-month Internship Program is the perfect opportunity for you!

Join us in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work and unlocking real health and well-being.

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’s institutional clients.
• Assist in the preparation of investment-related materials for clients and internally, ensuring high standards within tight deadlines.
• Utilize Mercer’s proprietary tools to conduct analysis on asset allocations including evaluation of expected risk and return
• Communicate with third parties (for example investment managers, consultants and custodians) to gather and clarify client-specific data.
• Support investment consultants in servicing existing clients and prospects, as well as internal projects.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Accounting, or any related field.
• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Experience in data analysis and presentation design e.g. Microsoft Office proficient
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to develop new skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work under tight deadlines and changing client needs.
• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Working towards the CFA (or similar) designation.

What makes you stand out:

• Previous internship or work experience in finance or investment related field.
• Familiarity with investment and portfolio management concepts and practices.
• Proficiency in additional analytical tools or software.

What’s in it for you?

A 6-month paid internship within the Mercer Wealth team at our DIFC, Dubai office complete with mentorship and formal training opportunities.

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.