Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in our Dublin office:

Investment Implementation Services Senior Analyst

What can you expect:

The Operations Team are responsibility for the on-boarding of new clients into the funds, launching of new funds, client and fund rebalancing, management of underlying investment managers changes, daily asset valuation for accurate Funding Level, management of third party service providers, operational infrastructure changes, development and maintenance of relationships with both internal and external clients and adherence to strict risk controls.

The Investment Operations Analyst role is part of the Trading and Execution Team who are primarily focused on the daily rebalancing of Mercer’s Client Portfolio’s and Mercer’s Fund range. Reporting to the Head of Trading and Execution Manager, the successful applicant will have the following responsibilities:

What you will be rewarded with:

Our employees enjoy excellent benefits such as:

• Competitive salary with annual review
• Up to 12% pension contribution
• Healthcare cover
• Study Support
• Flexible working arrangements
• Sports & Social clubs/Wellness Programme
• Paid annual leave and ability to purchase additional leave days
• Travel ticket/bike to work/dental are optional
• Subsidized canteen
• 35 hour working week

We will rely on you to:

• Multi Asset Trade execution across a wide range of equity, fixed income, credit, LDI and alternative funds
• Executing regular rebalancing trades designed to remedy market drift and migrate portfolio back to target allocation for all Mercer Funds and Clients.
• Review the daily funds cashflow process taking appropriate actions as required e.g. advising flows to segregated managers, cash management and subscribing/ redeeming units from fund of fund portfolio etc.
• Monitoring actual asset allocation of existing products to ensure compliance with UCITS regulations, client restrictions, interval investment guidelines and model portfolios advised by the Investment Team.
• Accurately recording all trade activity onto Mercers core accounting system on a timely basis.
• Develop a strong relationship with both internal and external parties particularly Custodians, Portfolio Management and Client Strategy teams.
• Service our clients to the highest standard and ensure accuracy, efficiency and professionalism at all times.
• Investigation and resolution queries received from internal and external customers.
• Implement appropriate risk controls and procedures and ensure adherence to these procedures and controls.

• Composition and monitoring of key metrics.
• Assist with audit and ISAE processes.

What you will need to have:

• Strong technology acumen. Charles River experience particularly advantageous. Proficient in Microsoft Office expected.
• Experience in a similar function within an Investment Manager is desired but not essential.
• Professional, disciplined and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to perform under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Aptitude to identify issues and develop solutions as part of your day to day
• Ability to work on own initiative whilst also being a strong team player within the Trading Team and wider business.

What makes you stand out:

• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with internal and external clients at all levels. Fluent English essential.
• Good knowledge of fund structures, parties to the fund and the differing fund types would be an advantage

MERCER

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. In Ireland, Mercer employs over 500 employees in offices based in Dublin and Cork. Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 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 https://www.me.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.

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