Job Description

Investment Consulting Intern Company:


Mercer




Description:




Are you set to graduate in the next academic semester? Or you have recently graduated and are looking for a fruitful internship which can lead to an entry-level position in Mercer? If so, why not jumpstart your career at Mercer through our 6-month Internship Program! 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 is seeking candidates for the following position-based Dubai office.




Investment Consulting Intern




What can you expect:




Assist in the preparation of investment related materials for Mercer clients, containing investment analysis, commentary, performance and/or advice, to a high standard within tight deadlines




Play a role in investment manager searches, asset allocation studies, portfolio construction reviews and other ad-hoc investment-related projects with Mercer clients.




Utilize Mercer's proprietary tools to conduct analysis on asset allocations and investment managers, as well as evaluation of the output of this analysis.




Communicate with investment managers, record keepers and custodians to gather and/or clarify client-specific data.




Support investment consultants in servicing existing clients and prospects.




Support internal projects and proposals.




Assist with ad-hoc queries received from clients, investment managers, third parties (e.g. external auditors) and colleagues.




Demonstrate ease and effectiveness when dealing with clients and colleagues at all levels.




What's in it for you?




Mercer offers paid 6-month internships in the Wealth Line of businesses of our Dubai office. Program highlights include:




A meaningful 6 months paid internship during which you will experience life as an analyst.




A mentor to provide support and guidance.




Formal training opportunities




Most importantly, fun! You'll network with new friends through our many businesses and social events.




What you need to have:




Bachelor's degree in mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or a related field




Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, and working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint




Experience in data analysis and presentation design.




Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills




Intellectual curiosity, seeking opportunities to develop new skills.




Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work under tight deadlines and changing client needs.




Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail




Contemplating a professional qualification such as the Actuarial or CFA designation




Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy, and people. The Company's 85,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and wellbeing for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or us on LinkedIn and Twitter.




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 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 $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. Mercer on LinkedIn and Twitter.




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, civil partnership status, 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. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at TAUK@mmc.com.




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 based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person. 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.
Job ID R_272590