DC - Investment Analyst in Edinburgh

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Mercer Workplace Savings (MWS) team, working with and supporting the now:pensions Director of Investment in all his duties relating to the now:pensions master trust. This role can be based out of our London, Bristol or Edinburgh offices. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working a minimum of 3 days a week in the office.

You will assist the Director of Investment in clearly defining and presenting investment proposition ideas to the Trustee, who is responsible for the Trust’s investment strategy. This includes leading the preparation of quarterly and special Investment Committee meetings and Trustee Board investment items, as well as producing online meeting packs in collaboration with the scheme secretary. Additionally, you will draft strategic, technical, and regulatory governance papers for the Investment Committee. Your role will also involve supporting the delivery of investment change programs. You will also manage the development and ongoing delivery of investment and external communications, including content production.

Working within the MWS team, you will help integrate Mercer’s broader DC investment solutions (which includes the Mercer Master Trust), promote efficient working practices, and support alignment of investment strategy over time where appropriate, with the role having potential involvement across the two master trusts over time.

The ideal candidate will have DC pensions experience, strong knowledge of investment products and regulations, and be working toward or have attained industry-standard qualifications such as IMC, FIA/FFA, or CFA. Excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills are essential.

We will rely on you to:

• Support the Director of Investment in all his duties, specifically developing the investment strategy, whilst working closely with the master trust’s investment manager and the Trustee’s investment adviser.
• Support the Director of Investment in production of materials for the Investment Committee alongside the Scheme Secretary (including setting agendas, managing meeting papers, ensuring accurate minutes and following up on actions) and Trustee Board where necessary.
• Support the Director of Investment in enacting investment actions from Investment Committee meetings where applicable.
• Help develop key regulatory and marketing documentation including the implementation statement, TCFD, SIP reports, investment governance docs and fund factsheets.
• Draft, review and contribute to quarterly industry master trust data and information surveys.
• Work closely with the Marketing team to develop investment-related collateral and content for members, employers and other stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Communications team, drafting and reviewing investment related communication content for members, including the now:u app and webpages.
• Work closely with the Trustee in all matters related to investments including supporting Trustee’s Investment Committee and updating the NPTL Board on all investment matters.
• Work closely with the Investment Committee Chair in particular, ensuring the meetings are effective and efficient.
• Work with the wider MWS team on integrating investments over time where appropriate and finding efficient ways of working.

What you need to have:

• Attained or working toward industry-standard investment qualifications (e.g., IMC, FIA/FFA, CFA).
• DC pensions delivery experience essential along with good knowledge of relevant investment products, distribution, and the DC pensions regulatory environment.
• Excellent organizational and stakeholder-management skills.

What makes you stand out:

• A genuine passion for client service and growth.

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.