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Mercer's Investment business is a global multi-manager business that specializes in developing and managing multi-manager product solutions for clients across a range of asset classes and risk profiles. The business has grown rapidly over recent years. Globally, we provide investment management services primarily to institutional clients with over U$390 bn of assets under management.
Mercer's US & Canada Investments Compliance team is seeking candidates for the following position based in the New York or Boston office.
Portfolio Compliance Officer, Mercer Investments
What can you expect?
This position plays a critical role in developing and administering our portfolio compliance program for our clients and proprietary funds, with an initial focus on our North American business.
The role is responsible for supporting the design and implementing controls and processes to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and portfolio guidelines.
This role affords the opportunity to work closely with different functional teams within our business, including Investment Management, Client Service and Operations.
The successful candidate can expect to acquire knowledge of global regulatory regimes while developing a strong network within the team and also across the firm.
This role reports directly to the Chief Compliance Officer, Canada Investments.
What is in it for you?
Work for a global company with a strong brand
A culture of internal mobility, collaboration and extraordinary career opportunities
Competitive pay and outstanding benefits to help colleagues and their families live better - physically, mentally, and financially
Paid time off to give back through non-profit community service
Employee Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities, and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations
We will count on you to:
Support the process on implementing new guidelines and guideline changes and ensure proper pre-trade and post-trade controls
Work with system providers on rule creation, rule testing and rule maintenance
Monitor portfolio guideline compliance; research potential issues and collaborate with other teams to come to resolution
Perform reporting and analysis to detect guideline breaches and monitor all outstanding issues through resolution
Participate in ad hoc and/or strategic projects, such as process developments and improvements, scenario analysis, and technology testing
What you need to have:
Minimum 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in the investment management industry and strong knowledge of investment instruments
Familiarity with investment-related regulations and portfolio monitoring tools
Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or similar fields
Strong critical thinking skill and excellent attention to detail
Effective verbal and written communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, and capable of managing projects effectively
Ability to exercise sound independent judgement to resolving problems or identifying issues requiring escalation, take charge and drive to conclusions
What makes you stand out:
CFA designation or active status in the CFA program
Working knowledge on investment-related applications
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 approximately 25,000 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 Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer 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, 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, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting TANA@mmc.com
The applicable base salary range for this role is $87,900 to $175,900.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
