Investment Analyst Internship Mercer

Job description

eight-week summer internships and 15-month placements

Do you have strong analytical and communication skills? Are you good with numbers and keen to work in a fast-paced team environment? Are you looking to get a taste of working for a multinational consulting firm?

Then our Investment Analyst Intern position could be just the role for you.

Interns join us for eight weeks running from the beginning of July to the end of August. All work is supervised and you will be assigned a buddy to help you with day-to-day work queries.

As an Investment Analyst Intern you will work as part of a team supporting more experienced analysts and consultants who advise a variety of clients, mainly pension schemes, on how to invest large sums of money

Key duties will include:

• Producing/checking monitoring reports
• Assisting with the determination of appropriate investment strategies and manager structures for clients, drafting reports and letters as appropriate
• Dealing with routine queries received from clients, investment managers, third parties, etc.

Person requirements

• An interest in financial markets and conditions is essential
• Self motivated, with an eagerness to learn and to keep up to date with the investment industry, market conditions etc.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, with strong communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• Takes ownership for work, always ensuring standards and deadlines are met and keeping others informed and up-to-date
• Ability to maintain a good work-life balance

Company information

Mercer is a global consulting leader in talent, health, retirement and investments. Mercer helps clients around the world advance the health, wealth and performance of their most vital asset – their people. Mercer’s 20,000 employees are based in more than 40 countries. Mercer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), a global team of professional services companies offering clients advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy and human capital.    

Qualification and experience requirements

A minimum of 300 UCAS points, A level maths at grade B or above with a minimum 2:1 honours degree expected or obtained in a numerical or semi- numerical degree(equivalent qualifications are accepted)

Accepted degree subjects

Any