Lead Specialist

Mercer is seeking candidate for following position based out our office in Mumbai :

Lead Specialist - Investments (OCIO – Private Markets – Investment Solutions)

What can you expect?

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.

What is in it for you?

• Holidays (As Per the location)
• Shared Transport (Provided the address falls in service zone)
• Competitive salary with annual review
• Discretionary Company Bonus
• Full healthcare cover
• Study Support
• Flexible working arrangements
• Subsidized canteen

We will count on you to:

• Liaise with external stakeholders such as fund administrators, investment managers, and auditors.
• 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.
• Review financial statements and fund reports.
• Execute investor capital calls and distributions.
• 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.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including investment teams, portfolio management, legal & compliance, and technology.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Economics, Management, Mathematics, Engineering, or a similar field.
• CAIA, CFA charterholder or any progress towards it would be preferred.
• Previous experience working with Python, SQL or equivalent is required.
• Experience in Big4, or asset management within a leading administrator and/or fund manager (3-5 years' experience) with a basic understanding of core fund operations, including fund accounting, middle office & TA is preferred.
• Knowledge of private markets asset classes, including Private Equity, Private Debt, Infrastructure, and Real Estate is preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-performing team, supporting colleagues while managing. your own tasks and projects.

What makes you stand out:

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written English and communication skills
• Ability to absorb new information quickly.
• Managing Relationships: Demonstrates the ability to build relationships with colleagues from a variety of different divisions / Demonstrates effective communication skills.
• Planning and Organising: Is able to prioritise workload effectively in order to support the team.
• Ability to own drive and deliver own work.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-performing team, supporting colleagues while managing. your own tasks and projects.

MERCER

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 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $20 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 and Twitter.

Marsh McLennan 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 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.