Investment Solutions Client Manager

Investment Solutions Client ManagerbrWe are currently seeking candidates for the following position, based in the Zurich office:brInvestment Solutions Client ManagerbrWhat you can expect:brAn exciting opportunity to join one of Mercer’s largest and most rapidly-growing business areas – investment solutions. As part of our Investment Solutions International Client Team, the successful candidate will support Mercer’s investment solutions client base in Switzerland. 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.brThe candidate will work closely with our Investment Directors to support a selection of our Swiss clients. As part of the International Client Team, the successful candidate will develop an intricate knowledge of Mercer’s investment solutions by liaising on an ongoing basis with portfolio management,research and operational teams, and help to filter this expertise across Mercer’s teams of consultants and clients.brThe role will facilitate exciting career opportunities within a dynamic and rapidly growing area of Mercer’s business driven by strong demand across established and new markets.brWe will count on you to:brDevelop in-depth knowledge of Mercer’s delegated fund structures and bespoke investment solutions in order to explain and communicate to colleagues and clients.brSupport the development of Mercer’s overall client-service delivery across our Investment Solutions client base in Switzerland, ensuring a first-class customer experience in a scalable way.brCollaborate directly with some of Mercer’s largest Investment Solutions clients, managing multiple stakeholder relationships to ensure clear and timely communication between investment managers, internal Mercer teams, and clients.brSupport Mercer colleagues/consultants on a variety of topics including performance analysis, strategic asset allocation advice, economic commentaries and client presentations.brSupport business development activities in the Swiss market alongside the Swiss sales team.brLead relationship management with our client’s investment committees and other key stakeholders, and hold periodic client meetingsbrLiaise with wider operational, portfolio management and consulting teams across Mercer, including management of a wide range of projects as they arise.brDeliver investment output documentation within critical timelines.brTrain and develop junior colleagues.brWhat you need to have:brEnergy, proactivity and desire to see things done efficiently.brAbility to communicate complex issues in a simple and coherent manner.brAbility to communicate fluently in (Swiss) German and English, French would be a plus.brAbility to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholdersbrAbility to lead regular internal meetings and oversee communication channels to maintain responsiveness and collaborationbrAttention to detail, strong project management skills.brRelationship management and ideally also some consulting experiencebrKnowledge and experience of investment markets across range of assets:brCFA charterholder or similar education would be an advantage.brStrong IT skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).brWhat makes you stand out:brEnergy, proactivity and desire to see things done efficiently.brTeam playerbrAbility to communicate complex issues in a simple and coherent manner.brAttention to detail, and project management experience.brStrong engagement and influencing skills to collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the organisationbrPrevious experience working with large/ important clients for your existing organisationbrWhy join our team:brWe help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.brWe foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can collaborate with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.brOur scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities.brSounds interesting?brWe look forward to receiving your application. jid12fd953a jit0832a jiy26a