Associate Director - Investments Multi Asset

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.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in Multi-Asset research, asset allocation, macroeconomic analysis, or investment strategy.
• Familiarity 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.
• Programming/statistical skills (Python, R, or MATLAB) a strong plus.
• 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.

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan https://www.marshmclennan.com/(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 embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, caste, gender identity 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.