Manager Research Operations Coordinator

Company:Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Global Services Delivery team at Mercer. This role will be based in Lisbon. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Mercer's Investments business is a leading global provider of investment consulting and fiduciary management services. We offer customised advice and support at every stage of the investment decision, risk management and investment monitoring process. The role will be responsible for investment strategy and research development at Delegated Solutions.

We will count on you to: 

• Assist the Global Manager Research Leader in managing projects;
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the manager research support team;
• Act as the liaison between Mercer’s tools & analytics team and the asset class teams;
• Coordinate requests from business development teams and client consultants;
• Provide operational assistance to Global Manager Research Leader, including PowerPoint support, and data queries;
• Support data-related requests and queries from asset class leadership;
• Peer review monthly Research output dashboards to ensure quality and consistency;
• Act as the Compliance Representative for Manager Research;
• Conduct monthly catch-ups with UK Compliance to stay aligned on regulatory and internal standards;
• Lead quarterly reviews of UK and US Risk Registers, coordinating with Risk Officers;
• Attend quarterly risk and compliance meetings;
• Maintain ownership of the Conflicts of Interest register;
• Manage the Research intranet page to reflect current tools and resources;
• Ensure all process documents are accurate, current, and accessible.

What you need to have: 

• Degree or Master’s in Finance, Economics, Management, Mathematics, Engineering, or similar;
• 8+ years experience in global markets with adequate exposure in alternative asset classes and proven experience in investments or a related field;
• Prior experience in asset management or investment research, preferably in fund research, with strong understanding of investment strategies;
• Ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and deliverables simultaneously;
• Proactive and outcome orientated with the ability to work well as part of a team and develop positive working relationships across the organisation;
• Can work under pressure and meet deadlines, while delivering a high quality end product;
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving;
• Ability to efficiently and effectively communicate with other groups across Mercer to solve problems;
• Critical thinking capabilities when encountering sticking points;
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and data management tools.

What makes you stand out:

• Ability to understand the link between data, client needs and its application to the “bigger picture.”;
• Research experience with asset management firms;
• CFA/CAIA Charter holder and/or progress towards CFA and/or CAIA at advance levels is preferred;
• Excellent stakeholder/client management skills;
• Positive attitude & ability to adapt to ever-changing environment;
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across teams.

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.

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 creating 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, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, 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.