Description:
Mercer is seeking a Senior DC Investment Delivery Lead to support the delegated investment solutions that underpin the Mercer Master Trust and our wider Mercer Workplace Savings (“MWS”) offering. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party providers to meet key investment regulatory, operational, and governance requirements. As an industry leader, Mercer is committed to continually adapt to the evolving market landscape to enhance retirement outcomes for all members using our DC investment solutions and this role offers the potential for the successful candidate to make a significant impact.
We will count on you to:
- Collaborate with in-house and external fund managers and third-party platform providers to:
- Ensure effective implementation of our investment proposition in line with platform requirements
- Support the delivery of key investment proposition developments, including transformational projects to evolve our SmartPath™ default investment solution
- Manage business-as-usual (BAU) change, including fund launches and other investment-related changes
- Ensure compliance with FCA investment regulations across all MWS investment solutions (Mercer Master Trust, GPPs, Own Trust clients)
- Contribute to projects ensuring compliance with regulatory changes affecting our delegated DC investment solution (e.g., Value for Members, Consumer Duty requirements, Sustainable Disclosure Regulations)
- Assist with commercial calculations and assess the impact of investment change projects
- Deliver materials to clients and key internal stakeholders, including internal steering groups, the MWS Investment Governance Committee, and Mercer Master Trust Trustees
What you need to have:
- Relevant professional qualifications such as IMC, FIA/FFA, or CFA
- Experience in a DC pensions-focused delivery role or similar, working with various providers and consultancies
- Strong knowledge of investment products, distribution, and the regulatory environment in the DC pensions market
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively
What makes you stand out:
- Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and provider contacts at all levels
- A commercial focus with excellent organizational skills, enabling you to navigate technical investment challenges and manage multiple priorities effectively