Senior DB Investment Consultant

Description:

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

As a Senior Defined Benefit Investment Consultant, you will deliver a full range of services to institutional clients. You will be part of a team that accomplishes outstanding and innovative work, enhancing financial security and employment relationships for the global workforce.

We will count on you to:

• Act as the primary consultant for mid-sized to large clients, leading efforts to design and manage defined benefit plans.
• Demonstrate expertise in defined benefit plans, including regulatory and governance aspects, while actively participating in client meetings.
• Discuss financial wellness strategies and support companies in integrating ESG factors into their policies.
• Develop and maintain relationships to expand Mercer’s services and ensure client satisfaction.
• Manage and mentor junior-level staff, ensuring operational excellence and timely delivery of client assignments.

What you need to have:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field with strong quantitative and analytical coursework.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience with Defined Benefit plans as a consultant or relationship manager.
• Good knowledge of the institutional investment industry and financial markets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in French and English, as the position requires regular interaction with clients outside of Quebec, as well as collaboration with other members of the Mercer team outside of Canada.

What makes you stand out:

• A passion for delivering exceptional client service and engaging in meaningful conversations about financial wellbeing and plan governance.
• Comfort in a rapidly changing environment, with a desire for a long-term and dynamic career.
• CFA or FICA certification is considered an asset.

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 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 $24 billion and more than 90,000 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.Marsh is committed to embracing 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. In accordance with applicable legislation, Marsh will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need please contact Marsh 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 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.