Investment Operations & Accounting Senior Analyst - Early Career

Company:

Mercer

Description:

At Mercer, we’re creating a culture where you can bring your authentic self to work.  As a part of our team, you will bring your inclusive energy and enthusiasm to colleagues that value you personally and professionally – regardless of who you are, what you look like, where you were raised or born, who you love or what your beliefs are. Join us and let’s make a difference together.

Mercer Investments is seeking a strong, self-motivated Investment Operations & Accounting Senior Analyst to join our Investment Implementation Services team!

What can you expect?

• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of client and fund investment accounts
• Assist in the accounting oversight function for various investment accounts, liaising with clients, consultants, and portfolio managers regarding onboarding activities, and managing client cash flow activities, including private equity capital calls/distributions, and executing mutual fund trades
• Serve as the liaison between clients and custodians to help anticipate and analyze ongoing cash needs for monthly, quarterly, or annual draws for investors
• Communicate with investment managers and custodians to facilitate client investment activities, including fielding questions regarding custodians and processes
• You will be part of a company committed to enhancing the health, wealth, and careers of the clients we serve and their employees — and will work for a company equally invested in the development of our own people
• You can rest assured a high value is placed on diversity and we work to foster understanding, inclusion, and innovation in the workplace
• You will be doing meaningful, challenging work, and can look forward to a career with many opportunities to learn, grow, and advance

What is in it for you?

• A company with a strong brand and strong results to match, and are committed to making a difference in the lives of people
• A culture of belonging, innovation, collaboration, internal mobility, and extraordinary career opportunities through our four businesses: Marsh, Mercer, Guy Carpenter, and Oliver Wyman, each consistently ranked the industry leader in their fields
• Competitive pay, and full benefits package – effective starting Day 1! (Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, generous 401k match AND automatic contribution)
• Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, company holidays (with early dismissal), floating holidays, and time to give back to your community; flexible work culture
• Employee Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer, and mentoring opportunities, and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations

We will count on you to:

• Monitor clients for cash flow needs and provide back office operational support
• Monitoring accounts for daily inflows and outflows
• Executing trades or directing the implementation of trades
• Coordinating and reviewing accounts for cash requirements for payment of capital calls
• Provide documentation and/or requests from auditors for clients’ fiscal year end audit requirement
• Facilitate and monitor outgoing wires for accuracy and timeliness as dictated by approved investment policy and re-balancing procedures
• Prepare and/or review documents with clients for completeness and accuracy
• Assist in the management of investor subscription, redemption, and transfer procedures for private investment funds including documents, wire transfers & acceptance letters; work with consulting and client services team to ensure timely turnaround of documentation
• Communicate with investors on a variety of issues including contact information changes and requests for general information about fund operations
• Participate in the coordination of our funds’ audits and tax filings
• Participate in the preparation of investors’ K-1s
• Review and reconcile invoices prior to organizing payments

What you need to have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
• Great customer/client service skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail
• Able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Good time management and organizational skills; ability to multi-task
• Overall good technical skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office

What makes you stand out:

• Prior experience in the operation capacities of custodians such as banks, trust companies and brokerage