Company:

Description:

We are currently seeking candidates for the following position, based in the Zurich office:

Investment Solutions Client Manager

What you can expect:

An exciting opportunity to join one of Marsh’s largest and most rapidly-growing business areas – investment solutions. As part of our Investment Solutions International Client Team, the successful candidate will support Mercer’s investment solutions client base in Switzerland. Marsh is one of the fastest growing investment solutions entities globally, and our client base has grown substantially over recent years, with further growth to come.

The candidate will work closely with our Investment Directors to support a selection of our Swiss clients. As part of the International Client Team, the successful candidate will develop an intricate knowledge of Marsh’s investment solutions by liaising on an ongoing basis with portfolio management,research and operational teams, and help to filter this expertise across Mercer’s teams of consultants and clients.

The role will facilitate exciting career opportunities within a dynamic and rapidly growing area of Marsh’s business driven by strong demand across established and new markets.

We will count on you to:

• Develop in-depth knowledge of Marsh’s delegated fund structures and bespoke investment solutions in order to explain and communicate to colleagues and clients.
• Support the development of Marsh’s overall client-service delivery across our Investment Solutions client base in Switzerland, ensuring a first-class customer experience in a scalable way.
• Collaborate directly with some of Marsh’s largest Investment Solutions clients, managing multiple stakeholder relationships to ensure clear and timely communication between investment managers, internal Marsh teams, and clients.
• Support Marsh colleagues/consultants on a variety of topics including performance analysis, strategic asset allocation advice, economic commentaries and client presentations.
• Support business development activities in the Swiss market alongside the Swiss sales team.
• Lead relationship management with our client’s investment committees and other key stakeholders, and hold periodic client meetings
• Liaise with wider operational, portfolio management and consulting teams across Marsh, including management of a wide range of projects as they arise.
• Deliver investment output & documentation within critical timelines.
• Train and develop junior colleagues.

What you need to have:

• Energy, proactivity and desire to see things done efficiently.
• Ability to communicate complex issues in a simple and coherent manner.
• Ability to communicate fluently in (Swiss) German and English, French would be a plus.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to lead regular internal meetings and oversee communication channels to maintain responsiveness and collaboration
• Attention to detail, strong project management skills.
• Relationship management and ideally also some consulting experience
• Knowledge and experience of investment markets across range of assets:
• CFA charterholder or similar education would be an advantage.
• Strong IT skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

What makes you stand out:

• Energy, proactivity and desire to see things done efficiently.
• Team player
• Ability to communicate complex issues in a simple and coherent manner.
• Attention to detail, and project management experience.
• Strong engagement and influencing skills to collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the organisation
• Previous experience working with large/ important clients for your existing organisation

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 collaborate 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.