Mercer - Senior Manager - Private Markets Investment Solutions

Mercer is seeking candidate for following position based out our office in Mumbai :.

Senior Manager Investments (OCIO - Private Markets - Investment Solutions).

What can you expect?.

- Mercer Alternatives is a global specialist in alternative investments, including private markets.

- We offer customized and pooled investment solutions and advisory services for institutional investors across various asset classes, including private equity, private debt, infrastructure, real estate, and hedge funds.

- As a member of the Fund Operations Team you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational aspects of Mercer private markets funds.

What is in it for you?.

- Holidays (As Per the location).

- Shared Transport (Provided the address falls in service zone).

- Competitive salary with annual review.

- Discretionary Company Bonus.

- Full healthcare cover.

- Study Support.

- Flexible working arrangements.

- Subsidized canteen.

We will count on you to:.

- Liaise with external stakeholders such as fund administrators, investment managers, and auditors.

- Develop and drive process improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.

- Play an important role in a new team, working closely with colleagues in other locations.

- Support the valuation of the funds.

- Review financial statements and fund reports.

- Execute investor capital calls and distributions.

- Contribute to the cash management process of the funds.

- Manage investor communications via client team.

- Assist the onboarding team with new investor closings.

Support the audit of the funds.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including investment teams, portfolio management, legal & compliance, and technology.

- Act as a peer reviewer and mentor for junior colleagues.

- Build and maintain new manager relationships; serve as lead relationship manager on investment manager and client relationships as required.

What you need to have:.

- Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, Economics, Management, Mathematics, Engineering, or a similar field.

- CAIA, CFA charterholder or any progress towards it would be preferred.

- Experience in Big4, or asset management within a leading administrator and/or fund manager (8-10 years' experience) with a basic understanding of core fund operations, including fund accounting, middle office & TA is preferred.

- Knowledge of private markets asset classes, including Private Equity, Private Debt, Infrastructure, and Real Estate is preferred.

- Working knowledge of Accounting, Valuation and Reconciliation treatment for different private markets asset classes.

- Proactive and outcome orientated with the ability to work well as part of a team and develop positive working relationships across the organization.

- Positive and proactive attitude.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-performing team, supporting colleagues while managing, your own tasks and projects.

What makes you stand out:.

- Ability to work as part of a team.

- Positive and proactive attitude.

- Excellent verbal and written English and communication skills.

- Ability to absorb new information quickly.

- Managing Relationships: Demonstrates the ability to build relationships with colleagues from a variety of different divisions / Demonstrates effective communication skills.

- Planning and Organising: Is able to prioritise workload effectively in order to support the team.

- Ability to own drive and deliver own work.

- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-performing team, supporting colleagues while managing. your own tasks and projects.

MERCER:

- 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 approximately 25,000 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 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $20 billion.

- Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment.