Senior Manager - Investments

Company:

Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Investment team at Mercer. This role will be based in Mumbai. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Quantitative Developer, Investment Solutions

As part of our Global Portfolio Intelligence team, the successful candidate will play a key role in the transformation of our investment capabilities globally

We will count on you to:

• Work closely with portfolio managers for translating ideas into mathematical and statistical models through efficient and optimized code

• Implement algorithms for tasks like analyzing market trends, and managing risk

• Lead development of interactive web-based applications to aid investment decision making

• Scale and uplift existing data infrastructure across all Mercer portfolios

• Develop enterprise-wide platforms to house investment models

• Build scalable solutions to business problems with primary focus on investment strategy

• Act as a conduit between business and Information technology

What you need to have:

• BE/B Tech in Computer Science or IT from a top tier college and/or master’s in finance / financial engineering / Quantitative Finance

• 3-5 years of in-depth Python experience including procedural and functional programming. Expertise in Python environment management, stack development, ecosystems, frameworks and tools.

• 3-5 years of expertise in machine learning techniques and algorithms, including neural networks, regression models, decision trees, and natural language processing is essential

• Experience with databases is required with Strong SQL skills

• Knowledge of investment finance, portfolio theory and analytics (portfolio optimization, simulation or glidepath) is a distinct advantage

What makes you stand out?

• Experience with cloud and Barra/ FactSet risk models is a plus

• Any progress towards FRM, CFA or CAIA is a plus

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills

What can you expect?

• An exciting opportunity to join one of Mercer’s largest and most rapidly growing business areas – Investment Solutions

• As part of our Global Portfolio Intelligence team, the successful candidate will play a key role in the transformation of our investment capabilities globally

• Mercer 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

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 work 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, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

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 more than 20,000 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 more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $23 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenterand Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedInand X.

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, caste, 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.

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.

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

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, caste, 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.

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.