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Mercer · 1 day ago

US Chief Investment Officer

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$272K/yr - $408K/yr

Mercer is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives and enhance health and retirement outcomes. The US Chief Investment Officer will oversee the investment team and collaborate with key leaders to ensure clients receive optimal investment solutions while driving strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of collaboration and diversity.

BankingConsultingEmployee BenefitsFinancial ServicesHuman ResourcesWealth Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee the US investment team roles, responsibilities, and investment process to manage total client portfolios and minimize risk, ensuring robust investment governance and portfolio oversight

Lead the design and management of Mercer US OCIO funds and client strategies, contributing to performance outcomes across OCIO and Advice clients

Collaborate with Mercer Asset Class leaders and global colleagues to set portfolio construction philosophy and oversee implementation, ensuring consistency of best ideas across the US Investment Platform

Work closely with Alternatives and Private Markets teams to create solutions that meet US client needs and develop compelling 'Total Portfolio Solutions'

Drive committees with Segment Leaders and key Mercer consultants to establish asset allocation and implementation for each client segment, supporting growth and client satisfaction

Establish market presence to enhance Mercer Investments' brand and participate in select client and prospect opportunities

Ensure collaboration and operational support within the US OCIO Investment Team, working with Legal & Compliance to ensure investment solutions are viable

Lead strategic initiatives to transform the operating platform, including automation, AI, and right shoring to enhance client solutions and operational efficiency

Participate in Commercial Governance Committees to improve profitability by removing duplicative work and leveraging global capabilities

Develop team skill sets, foster collaboration across the Investment platform, and invest in career development and promotion opportunities

Promote a culture of diversity of opinion, enabling constructive disagreement and collaboration to achieve the best outcomes

Qualification

Asset allocation expertiseManager selection experiencePortfolio construction skillsGovernance oversightClient relationship managementAnalytical skillsService mindsetCommunicationCollaboration skills

Required

Extensive experience in asset allocation processes with a strong track record in adding value through strategic and dynamic asset allocation across traditional and alternative assets, including private markets

Extensive experience in manager search, selection, and multi-manager portfolio construction with a strong track record of adding value through manager selection, blending, portfolio construction, and risk management in a Fund environment, including regulatory requirements

Good working knowledge of the needs of all institutional asset owners, including pensions (defined benefit and defined contribution), financial institutions, not-for-profits, endowments, foundations, and charities

Experience establishing and overseeing governance and implementation processes for clients at scale

Proven track record advising and influencing large, sophisticated clients and their advisors with extensive interaction with senior client decision makers

Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to interact confidently with senior investment professionals, internal stakeholders, clients, and tender managers

Proven ability to build coalitions and partnerships with other stakeholders, demonstrating flexibility, collaboration, and a service mindset without ego

Preferred

Ability to flex and collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders

A mindset of service to clients and colleagues, enabling disagreement without being disagreeable

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Tuition assistance

401K savings and other retirement programs

Employee assistance programs

Company

Mercer

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Mercer is a human resource consulting service that includes compensation, employee benefits, communications, and investment consulting. It is a sub-organization of Marsh & McLennan.

Founded in 1945

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.mercer.com

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