Investment Communications Specialist

Company:Mercer

Description:

Investment Communications Specialist

We are seeking a talented individual to join our investments team at Mercer. This role will be based in Melbourne or Sydney. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

The Investment Communications Specialist is responsible for creating and maintaining accurate and compelling investment-related content across Mercer Investment’s growing and diverse client base. This role requires a strong understanding of investment concepts and the ability to analyse investment data to tell a story, along with excellent writing and PowerPoint skills.

We will count on you to:

• Develop clear, concise, and engaging investment-related content for various mediums, including marketing materials, client communications, presentations, and digital platforms
• Conduct thorough research on investment topics, market trends, and industry developments to ensure the accuracy and relevance of investment content
• Collaborate closely with investment professionals, marketing teams, compliance, and other stakeholders to gather information and ensure content meets regulatory requirements
• Review and proofread investment content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to style guidelines
• Ensure that all investment content complies with relevant regulations, industry standards, and internal policies

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, journalism, or a related field
• At least 4 years of experience working in an investment-related role in a multi-manager, superannuation fund, asset consultant, asset manager, or research house
• Strong understanding of investment concepts, financial markets, and investment products
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely

What makes you stand out:

• Experience in investment writing, financial journalism, or a related field is preferred
• Strong analytical skills and the capacity to interpret qualitative and quantitative data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with content management systems

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

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to creating 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.