Strategic Initiatives Project Analyst/Manager

In the US market, we are a leading provider of investment consulting, plan design and record keeper benchmarking services as well as a leader in the provision of delegated (OCIO) services. Mercer has over $2.5trn in DC assets under advice and over $60bn in multi-manager DC assets under management globally. We are seeking to aggressively expand these institutional services across market segments.

Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Boston office:

Strategic Initiatives Project Analyst/Manager

What can you expect:

• The Strategic Initiatives Project Manager will have direct responsibility for leading multiple technology and operational initiatives for the Mercer US Investment Solutions business. The Strategic Initiatives Project Manager will work directly with internal and external stakeholders on activities such as: organizing and leading projects supporting business goals, implementing and managing change, and developing new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the business.
  
  

What's in it for you:

• A fast growing business in a company with a strong brand, with experience developing solutions for a diverse set of clients
• The opportunity to partner with an experienced team to provide investment solutions to Mercer's clients
• A culture of internal mobility, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration
• A company-wide emphasis on Corporate Social Responsibility - all colleagues receive 8 hours of paid time off for volunteering, with the option to join organized group activities
• Competitive pay and a full benefits package, starting Day 1
• Ability to make an immediate impact to our organization.
  
  

We will count on you to:

• Lead small and large scale projects both tactical and strategic in nature
• Partner with Data, Technology & business experts to design solutions fit for purpose
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans with goals and milestones
• Implementing and managing changes to ensure project goals are achieved
• Work with stakeholders to understand and develop requirements
• Coordinating with cross-discipline team members to ensure all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure transparency of project issues, risks and decisions. Develop remediation plans as necessary.
• Establishing and executing effective project communication plans
• Demonstrate ownership on assigned events and drive to completion
• Collates and tracks program status information and project artifacts at various stages of a projects lifecycle
• Be risk-aware and contribute to culture of continuous improvement
• Developing an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement
  
  

What you need to have:

• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, business or related field of study preferred
• 7-10 years of experience in Financial Services with progressive increase in responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an fast paced environment where adherence to procedures and controls is critical
• Proven track record of project management, project execution and change management
• Understanding of investment management operations including data and front-to-back office concepts preferred
  
  

What will make you stand out:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate up and down the management chain
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, clear and effective communication, both written and oral; ability to multi-task.
• Positive attitude & proven ability to work well in a team oriented environment, while maintaining ownership over individual responsibilities
• Strong performance in leading a project, a team, or an initiative
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
  
  

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 Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer 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, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting TANA@mmc.com

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