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Mercer Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We are seeking a talented individual to join our Mercer Investments team at Mercer. This role will be based near a Mercer office anywhere in our East Zone. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.
The Alternatives Data Solutions Leader will play a pivotal role in defining and executing Mercer’s data strategy for alternative investments, supporting growth, operational excellence, and innovation within our global investment platform.
We will count on you to:
Define and embed the alternatives data strategy and vision for Mercer Investments, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. Collaborate with Investment Teams and technology partners to identify capabilities and implement tailored, fit-for-purpose data solutions. Lead the execution of the data strategy by rolling out new platforms, ensuring data governance, quality, and compliance. Develop roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, and create metrics and dashboards to monitor progress and measure success. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making across Mercer’s global offices. Partner with external vendors and internal teams to optimize operational performance and leverage innovative data technologies.
What you need to have:
10 years of experience in the Asset Management industry, with direct exposure to Hedge Funds and Private Market Investment teams. Proven track record in leading global data operations teams and driving transformation through new processes and platforms. At least 5 years of experience in enterprise data strategy within an Asset Management organization, supporting investment operations. Familiarity with data ecosystems in Asset and Wealth Management, particularly in Alternatives investment processes. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting at the CxO level. Relevant certifications such as CFA and CAIA are highly desirable.
What makes you stand out:
Exposure to various asset classes including Long-Only funds, Hedge Funds, and Private Market Funds. Experience with tools like iLevel, Vidrio, S&P EDM, Diligence Vault, and Dasetti. Expertise in building analytics such as risk analytics, portfolio analytics, statistical modeling, and attribution analytics. Deep knowledge of core vendors, technologies, and emerging trends like cloud, automation, and AI/ML. A results-oriented mindset with a history of leading large-scale transformation initiatives in complex, multi-regional organizations.
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 (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 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, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $118,800 to $237,600.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
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Alternatives Investment Data Lead
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Mercer 14 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Alternatives Investment Data Lead
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Mercer Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We are seeking a talented individual to join our Mercer Investments team at Mercer. This role will be based near a Mercer office anywhere in our East Zone. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.
The Alternatives Data Solutions Leader will play a pivotal role in defining and executing Mercer’s data strategy for alternative investments, supporting growth, operational excellence, and innovation within our global investment platform.
We will count on you to:
Define and embed the alternatives data strategy and vision for Mercer Investments, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. Collaborate with Investment Teams and technology partners to identify capabilities and implement tailored, fit-for-purpose data solutions. Lead the execution of the data strategy by rolling out new platforms, ensuring data governance, quality, and compliance. Develop roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, and create metrics and dashboards to monitor progress and measure success. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making across Mercer’s global offices. Partner with external vendors and internal teams to optimize operational performance and leverage innovative data technologies.
What you need to have:
10 years of experience in the Asset Management industry, with direct exposure to Hedge Funds and Private Market Investment teams. Proven track record in leading global data operations teams and driving transformation through new processes and platforms. At least 5 years of experience in enterprise data strategy within an Asset Management organization, supporting investment operations. Familiarity with data ecosystems in Asset and Wealth Management, particularly in Alternatives investment processes. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting at the CxO level. Relevant certifications such as CFA and CAIA are highly desirable.
What makes you stand out:
Exposure to various asset classes including Long-Only funds, Hedge Funds, and Private Market Funds. Experience with tools like iLevel, Vidrio, S&P EDM, Diligence Vault, and Dasetti. Expertise in building analytics such as risk analytics, portfolio analytics, statistical modeling, and attribution analytics. Deep knowledge of core vendors, technologies, and emerging trends like cloud, automation, and AI/ML. A results-oriented mindset with a history of leading large-scale transformation initiatives in complex, multi-regional organizations.
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 (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 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, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $118,800 to $237,600.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
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Employment typeFull-time Job function
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