Mercer
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Mercer Investments team. This role will be based in Sydney . This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
Investment Alternatives Specialist - Real Estate
We will count on you to:
Provide subject matter expertise across Mercer’s portfolio management, real estate manager research, client consulting and delegated solutions businesses. Play a key role in managing in excess of $7.5bn real estate AUM and contributing to the firm’s broader growth aspirations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Portfolio management: Assist with all aspects of portfolio management from cradle to grave across a broad spectrum of primarily Australian real estate investments, including transaction underwriting and due diligence, asset management, portfolio analysis, and client reporting
- Manager research: Contribute to thought leadership of relevant sub-asset classes as requested, including sector specialist contributions to strategic asset allocation decisions. Accountability for generating high quality manager research deliverables on specific opportunities within real estate, with minimal oversight from more senior members of the team.
- Client consulting: Support delivery of technical support and advice to client-facing consulting colleagues on alternatives topics, including ownership of real estate reporting deliverable. Supporting new business activities across the firm; representing Mercer and/or its clients at investor meetings and industry conferences and organisations, and communicate relevant findings to the broader group and its clients as necessary.
What you need to have:
- Minimum two years’ investment, funds management, advisory, or direct property experience
- A strong understanding of the macroeconomic environment and implications for real estate investors
- Real estate experience ideally including indirect (funds, co-investments, SMAs) and/or direct real estate.
- Knowledge of superannuation industry and understanding of key stakeholders
- Strong quantitative, research and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail, including ability construct and articulate an independent opinion in a flat team structure
What makes you stand out:
- Postgraduate degree and/or relevant professional qualification (CFA/RICS/CAIA) preferred.
- Solid presentation and interpersonal skills
- Adaptable, self-motivated and team orientated. Eager to learn and specialise in real estate and alternatives investment.
About Mercer
Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
