Marsh McLennan · 1 month ago
Private Market Secondaries Investment Specialist
Richmond - Canal
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMercer is a global leader in investment solutions, and they are seeking a Private Market Secondaries Investment Specialist to join their team in Richmond. The role involves sourcing secondary investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and supporting transaction execution while fostering relationships with various stakeholders.
Financial ServicesProfessional ServicesService Industry
Responsibilities
Source private markets secondary opportunities by fostering relationships with intermediaries, fund managers, and other investors
Conduct comprehensive quantitative and qualitative due diligence on potential secondary investment opportunities (e.g., continuation vehicles, LP interests, direct secondaries)
Support senior team members in all aspects of transaction execution, including structuring, negotiation, and closing
Prepare private markets secondary investment memos and present investment proposals to our respective Investment Committee
Upon Investment Committee approval, coordinate the legal and tax due diligence process up to the onboarding of new secondary investments on behalf of our secondary accounts and accounts with secondary exposure
Monitor existing secondary investments on a qualitative and quantitative basis
Conduct private markets secondary related research and ad-hoc analyses that may go beyond the secondary market and are intended to serve our investment as well as business development teams
Support private markets secondary related business development and client relationship projects and represent Mercer Alternatives’ secondary platform at conferences and events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record
2+ years of professional work experience in investment banking, asset management, transactions services/valuation, or a related field (ideally in the private equity and/or secondary investment area)
Strong analytical skills and ability to present complex financial concepts clearly
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Highly self-motivated and capable of managing tasks autonomously, yet committed to being a strong and supportive team player
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (German or other languages are a plus)
Preferred
A focus in finance, economics, or accounting is preferred
In pursuit of or interest in obtaining CFA or CAIA
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Interesting work
Supportive leaders
A vibrant and inclusive culture
Range of career opportunities
Benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being
Company
Marsh McLennan
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Marsh McLennan has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (2)
2023 (8)
2022 (6)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11.2B2024-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $7.25B
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2023-09-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.6B
Leadership Team
Joe Hayes
Senior Vice President, COO Private Client Services
Katherine Brennan
SVP & General Counsel
Recent News
2025-12-01
MarketScreener
2025-11-21
2025-10-17
Company data provided by crunchbase