Fixed Income Portfolio Analyst

The Fixed Income Portfolio Management Team is seeking candidates for the following position based in the London, Tower Place office, The team appoint third party investment managers rather than making direct investments themselves. They are responsible for the manager selection and portfolio construction of > $30bn of assets under delegated management, which is invested in a range of multi-manager solutions spanning the full risk and return spectrum of predominantly public fixed income. The team work very closely with the Mercer Manager Research team who formally rate strategies based on their prospects of future outperformance. The Portfolio Management team work only with the highest rated strategies and conduct their own analysis to find complementary qualities. You will have unparalleled access to some of the smartest minds in the industry and the ability to implement your ideas on behalf of our clients. The client base spans a variety of different segments and different geographies. This includes pensions, insurance, wealth management, endowments and foundations across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia (ex-Pacific). What you will be rewarded with :

• We offer and embrace a hybrid working model that nurtures a collaborative working environment in the office 3 days per week allowing 2 days per week to be spent working on a remote basis.
• Competitive Benefits Package including : 25 days annual leave, up to 4 days of flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.
We will rely on you to :
• Support the Portfolio Managers in managing the discretionary fixed income portfolios for EMEA clients, including manager selection, portfolio construction and ongoing oversight
• Contribute to portfolio construction ideas across the full spectrum of fixed income, including for example : government bonds, corporate credit, currency, securitised and others.
• Help design and implement new investment strategies
• Develop a deep and thorough understanding of portfolios and broader fixed income asset class manager universes
• Analyse performance and risk metrics across portfolios and underlying managers
• Maintain, update, enhance and document portfolio and risk management processes
• Assist with the team's responsibilities to the broader business regarding portfolio performance reporting
• Build, maintain and encourage close working relationships with the broader internal portfolio management, investment, operations and manager research teams as well as external investment managers
• Support business development and client management initiatives
  
  Passionate about a career in investment and portfolio management
• Relevant investment experience, probably in a manger research role
• Analytical mind-set and highly numerate
• Critical thinking, naturally curious and a problem-solver, with a-get-involved attitude
• Ability to work flexibly, independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Organized with a strong attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Effective communication skills and interest in developing client / audience presentation skills
What makes you stand out :
• Previous knowledge / experience of the manager research process
• Proficient in the use of eVestment and FactSet
• CFA / CAIA / FSAI / FIA qualified (or similar), or well progressed with the aim of completion
  
  Mercer has been providing investment services to clients for 45 years and is one of the fastest growing investment solutions entities globally with over c.
$400bn of assets under delegated management. A leader in the market Mercer consistently ranks top in terms of worldwide outsourced assets under management.