We are seeking a talented individual to join our Investments team at Mercer.

This role will be based in Gurgaon/Mumbai.

This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Director - Investments.

Manager Research - Private Markets.

- Mercer's Investments business is a leading global provider of investment consulting and fiduciary management services.

- We offer customised advice and support at every stage of the investment decision, risk management and investment monitoring process.

- The role will be responsible for investment strategy and research development at Delegated Solutions along with leading/guiding the sub-team responsible for conducting manager research for private markets.

We will count on you to:.

- You will be responsible for alternative asset classes' investment due diligence process, and supporting the growth of our manager research vertical for private markets.

- Project management, service delivery management, real-time capacity management, peer review, process training and development of team members.

- Lead and manage end-to-end operations and ensure the seamless delivery of reports/projects.

- Liaison with stakeholders to build relationship for service delivery management.

- Leading quantitative and qualitative data requests from alternatives asset managers for fund due diligence with a special focus on private equity and/or private credit.

- Maintain updated investment due diligence notes, meeting notes and recommendations in proprietary database.

- Play anchor role for all strategic projects and provide directions to the team.

- Focus on new capability development and branding imperatives.

- Develop reports for internal, external client presentations and senior management.

- As a people manager, you will be responsible for leading, engaging and developing the colleagues.

- Provide guidance, support to the team, lead knowledge development initiatives and ensure adherence to compliance policy and organizational imperatives.

- Demonstrate subject matter expertise in leading the manager research vertical for private markets.

- Contribute to the investment decision-making and manager-selection processes by conducting manager due diligence, drafting fund commentaries and authoring research notes.

- Drive process improvement initiatives and deliver results in line with business priorities.

- Contribute in terms of new investment ideas, actively sharing views and opinions during regular team meetings.

What you need to have:

- 12+ years' experience in global markets with significant exposure in alternative asset classes.

- Proficient understanding of Research, Wealth Management, Investment Management industry and asset classes (equities, fixed income) with a key focus on alternatives asset class.

- CFA/CAIA Charterholder and/or progress towards CFA and/or CAIA at advance levels is preferred.

- BE/B Tech/MBA or master's in finance from reputed college.

- Ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and deliverables simultaneously.

- Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, business communication, and time management skills.

- People management experience is required.

- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and other core Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, etc.