Lead Specialist

Company Mercer Description 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 Lead Specialist - Investments -Fund Accounting- Valuations Private Markets Mercer Alternatives is a global specialist in alternative investments including private markets We offer customized and pooled investment solutions and advisory services for institutional investors across various asset classes including private equity private debt infrastructure real estate and hedge funds As a member of the Fund Operations Team you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational aspects of Mercer private markets funds We will count on you to Valuation Take on an active role in the year-round valuation process including quarterly valuation and audit Role will comprise a maintenance of portfolio company financial metrics database b oversight of valuation and c NAV to capital statement reconciliation during audit Drive efficiency and quality in valuation process Fund operations Liaise with external stakeholders such as fund administrators investment managers and auditors Review financial statements and fund reports Contribute to the cash management process of the funds Manage investor communications via client team Assist the onboarding team with new investor closings Support the audit of the funds General Develop and drive process improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency Play an important role in a new team working closely with colleagues in other locations Collaborate with internal stakeholders including investment teams portfolio management legal compliance and technology Act as a peer reviewer and mentor for junior colleagues Build and maintain new manager relationships serve as lead relationship manager on investment manager and client relationships as required What you need to have Bachelor s or master s degree in Finance Accounting Mathematics Engineering or a similar field Experience in Big4 or asset management 2-4 years experience with a strong understanding of Valuation Fund Accounting Financial Principles and Concepts Theoretical knowledge on valuation methodologies typically used to value private market assets typically PE Infrastructure and RE Advanced knowledge on Microsoft Office especially Excel with experience into using tables complex formulas and VBA What makes you stand out Positive proactive team-oriented and result-oriented attitude Excellent verbal and written English and communication skills French Italian German a plus Highly structured profile having demonstrated ability to i communicate efficiently and ii manage workload Knowledge of private markets asset classes including Private Equity Private Debt Infrastructure and Real Estate is preferred Work experience in the field of valuation 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 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