Associate Director – Investments (Multi Asset)

About the job

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Investments 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 Associate Director – Investments (Multi asset) We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented candidate to join our Global Multi-Asset team. The successful candidate will support the ...  team in economic research, dynamic asset allocation, portfolio construction across mainstream classes including equities, fixed income, credit, commodities, and currencies. This role combines macroeconomic and market research with quantitative analysis and portfolio management support, requiring strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to work for a global fast-paced team. We will count on you for: • Support the development and implementation of dynamic asset allocation views across global asset classes. • Support macroeconomic research process on growth, inflation, policy for major economies. • Collect, clean, and maintain large datasets from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability for research. • Contribute to the production of regular reports on macroeconomic outlooks, cross-asset strategy, and asset class views. • Provide analytical support for the global portfolio construction process, including model updates, charting, spreadsheet analysis, and performance monitoring. • Assist in preparing investment committee papers, internal presentations, and client-ready materials that clearly communicate research insights and portfolio implications. • Perform scenario/sensitivity analysis, and risk-return assessments to support portfolio decisions. • Work closely with senior team members to ensure outputs are timely, accurate, and actionable for investment decision-making. What you need to have: • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or related field. • Progress toward CFA or equivalent qualification preferred. • Min 7-8 Years of relevant experience in Multi-Asset research, asset allocation, macroeconomic analysis, or investment strategy. • Proficiency in Programming/statistical skills (Python, R, or MATLAB) • Experience with quantitative portfolio construction techniques and principles, including diversification and risk/return considerations. • Prior experience in a buy-side/sell-side investment research or portfolio management environment is preferred. • Proficiency in Excel (advanced), PowerPoint, and data visualization tools. • Familiarity with Bloomberg, FactSet, and other financial databases. What Makes You Stand Out: • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with global stakeholders. • High attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 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.

Requirements

• Economic research
• Dynamic asset allocation
• Portfolio construction
• Quantitative analysis
• Analytical skills
• Programming (Python, R, MATLAB)
• Data visualization
• Excel
• PowerPoint

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or related field
• Progress toward CFA or equivalent qualification preferred

Preferred Technologies

• Economic research
• Dynamic asset allocation
• Portfolio construction
• Quantitative analysis
• Analytical skills
• Programming (Python, R, MATLAB)
• Data visualization
• Excel
• PowerPoint

About the company

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective.