Associate Director - Investment Implementation

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

Associate Director - Investment Implementation

An exciting opportunity to join one of Mercer's largest and most rapidly growing business areas - Investment Solutions

As part of our team, the successful candidate will play a key role in the transformation of our investment capabilities globally

Mercer is one of the fastest growing investment solutions entities globally, and our client base has grown substantially over recent years with further growth to come

We will count on you to :

Expertise in front office investment implementation to ensure the best investment outcomes are captured within our implementation framework across both single asset and multi asset portfolios (including scalable model roll outs across multiple regions and client segments). This includes economic exposure management, FX management, use of proxies, overlays etc.

Expertise across multi asset and single asset portfolio management

Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous learning

Lead the development of Investment implementation strategies by leveraging cross domain expertise

Liaise with senior stakeholders to find creative solutions to complex business problems

Act as a conduit between leadership and team leads to achieve strategic goals

Co-ordinate with multiple teams for managing the portfolios effectively

What you need to have :

7-10 years of team management experience preferably in asset / wealth management

Experience in front office investment implementation across portfolios

Solid understanding of portfolio management and currency management

Excellent people management skill with ability to influence both senior and junior stakeholders

Proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams and achieving results

Expertise in investment finance, portfolio theory and portfolio analytics is nonnegotiable

Background in currency management, portfolio management, construction and advanced econometrics, statistical modelling

Experience with Multi Asset Portfolios

Understanding of macro (fixed income / rates) and systematic factors affecting a portfolio

Proven track record of implementing enterprise-wide business solutions

What makes you stand out : -

Capability to understand the overall picture while maintaining a pragmatic, hands-on approach

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a passion for developing talent and fostering a collaborative culture

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 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 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 world's 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 Carpenterand Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedInand 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, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, 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.

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, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, 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.

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