Company:

Mercer

Description:

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

Level D – Lead Specialist / Manager Search & Selection Analyst

The Lead Specialist / Manager Search & Selection Analyst is responsible for supporting the manager selection process by consolidating manager responses, conducting detailed analysis, and facilitating peer reviews. This role involves engaging with central managers search teams for new managers, running comparative analysis on client strategy and performance, and preparing client-ready materials. The analyst will also assist in delivering final presentations and managing client queries related to manager search and selection.

We will count on you for:

1.

Data Gathering and Preparation:

• Consolidate and organize manager responses to client open tenders.

• Ensure all relevant data is collected accurately for analysis and review.

2. Analysis, Calculations, and Peer Review

• For new managers, collaborate with the central manager search team to evaluate and rate the manager’s strategy.

• Conduct comparative analysis of client strategy and manager performance to identify the best fit.

• Perform peer reviews of analysis outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.

3.

Output Production and Presentation Support:

• Prepare client-ready materials including reports, summaries, and presentations related to manager search and selection.

• Support the delivery of final analysis presentations and facilitate client review sessions.

• Address client queries and participate in discussions to clarify findings and recommendations.

What you need to have:

• Master’s degree in finance, or a related field. Cleared CFA L2 is preferred.

• Minimum 4 years of work experience in Investments

• Experience in investment manager research, selection, or related analytical roles.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint

• Familiarity with manager search processes and investment strategy evaluation.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and peer review capabilities

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• Work closely with senior investment strategists, portfolio managers, and client service teams.

• Participate in regular team meetings and strategy review sessions.

• Provide timely updates and feedback on model assumptions and outputs.

What makes you stand out?

• Analytical Thinking

• Attention to Detail

• Client Focus

• Team Collaboration

• Problem Solving

• Effective Communication

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 is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, caste, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh 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 Mc Lennan 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.

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

Level D – Lead Specialist / Manager Search & Selection Analyst

The Lead Specialist / Manager Search & Selection Analyst is responsible for supporting the manager selection process by consolidating manager responses, conducting detailed analysis, and facilitating peer reviews. This role involves engaging with central managers search teams for new managers, running comparative analysis on client strategy and performance, and preparing client-ready materials. The analyst will also assist in delivering final presentations and managing client queries related to manager search and selection.

We will count on you for:

1.

Data Gathering and Preparation:

• Consolidate and organize manager responses to client open tenders.

• Ensure all relevant data is collected accurately for analysis and review.

2. Analysis, Calculations, and Peer Review

• For new managers, collaborate with the central manager search team to evaluate and rate the manager’s strategy.

• Conduct comparative analysis of client strategy and manager performance to identify the best fit.

• Perform peer reviews of analysis outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.

3.

Output Production and Presentation Support:

• Prepare client-ready materials including reports, summaries, and presentations related to manager search and selection.

• Support the delivery of final analysis presentations and facilitate client review sessions.

• Address client queries and participate in discussions to clarify findings and recommendations.

What you need to have:

• Master’s degree in finance, or a related field. Cleared CFA L2 is preferred.

• Minimum 4 years of work experience in Investments

• Experience in investment manager research, selection, or related analytical roles.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint

• Familiarity with manager search processes and investment strategy evaluation.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and peer review capabilities

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• Work closely with senior investment strategists, portfolio managers, and client service teams.

• Participate in regular team meetings and strategy review sessions.

• Provide timely updates and feedback on model assumptions and outputs.

What makes you stand out?

• Analytical Thinking

• Attention to Detail

• Client Focus

• Team Collaboration

• Problem Solving

• Effective Communication

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 is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, caste, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh 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 Mc Lennan 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 is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh 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 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 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.