Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based out of any one of Mercer’s global Sustainable Investment team’s locations (Sydney, Melbourne, Los Angeles, Boston, Vancouver, Toronto, London, Hong Kong):
Principal, Global Sales & Strategy Consultant – Sustainable Investment Team
What can you expect?
Joining Mercer’s Global Sustainable Investment (SI) team, the Global Sales & Strategy Consultant will be responsible for helping to grow Mercer’s Sustainable Investment presence and commercial success globally. Working most closely with Mercer’s Global and Regional Sustainable Investment leaders, the Global consultant can be based out of any one of Mercer’s global SI team’s locations (Los Angeles, Boston, Vancouver, Toronto, London, Hong Kong, Sydney or Melbourne).
What we offer is a chance to join a global company, in a high demand, fast growing team at the forefront of sustainable investment. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding career development, learning opportunities, financial rewards and we are committed to making your journey with us FUN.
• Global Sustainable Investment Consultant of the year (2021 winner, Environmental Finance)
• Flexible location
• Great Package
• Great time to join this global organisation in Growth Phase
• Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion
What is in it for you?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven, intellectually curious individual to play an important role in a growing team that has significant exposure across the firm. The individual will build on the success of the SI team to date, maintaining the momentum through expanding and responding to business opportunities globally. Sustainable investment is a rapidly developing area, and the focus for integrating ESG, climate change and sustainability themes has an increased focus at Mercer and within our client base.
At Mercer, we recognize that our most important asset is our people. We offer benefits and programs that support career development such as professional development support, exam and study assistance and global rotation opportunities which will support and nurture you with every opportunity to reach your full potential. We also recognise the value of healthy, happy colleagues and promote a culture of care and wellbeing, offering benefits such as flexible working and much more!
• 35 hour working week
• Professional environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our global organization
• Great team environment with energetic and supportive colleagues
We will count on you to:
Mercer’s Global Sustainable Investment team sits within Mercer’s Wealth business and is considered the leading Sustainable Investment Consultants globally. Working within this dynamic team, the Global Sales & Strategy Consultant will be required to:
• Collaborate with local business leaders and SI leaders across Mercer Wealth, developing a sales and business development strategy that brings Mercer’s leadership position in SI to the local market.
• Partner with Mercer marketing and communications specialists to promote Mercer’s SI capabilities and solutions globally.
• Draft, review and refreshing all SI content for RFPs, proposals and pitches, working closely with SI team members globally.
• Present and pitch to prospective clients on SI advice and solutions
• Contribute, where appropriate, to Mercer’s SI intellectual capital development
• Liaise with other teams within Mercer Wealth and across Mercer business segments to educate others about SI and succinctly present the SI team’s core service offerings.
In order to remain abreast of market developments, the SI Sales & Strategy consultant will also have some involvement on client consulting projects to ensure they have a firm understand of the implementation needs of our clients.
What you need to have:
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a team-oriented, positive mind-set that is expressed through strong oral, written and visual communication skills.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in SI or ESG or a related field,
• A passion for sustainable investing
• Experience in: i) writing successful proposals for sustainable investment (SI) and / or ESG services; and ii) presenting/pitching to prospective clients.
• Ability to communicate complex current and emerging ESG trends and mega-themes (e.g. climate change, biodiversity and diversity & inclusion amongst others) in a clear and simple manner.
• Comfort working independently as part of a global team through a strong sense of initiative and ability to share relevant information and expertise.
• This is a global role and therefore will require someone who is comfortable working across cultures and time zones
• Strong planning and organizational skills, to prioritize tasks and manage resources within a deadline oriented environment.
• Ability to maintain a sustainable and healthy work-life balance.
• Background in sustainable finance or investing
• Excellent knowledge of Responsible Investment, ESG, Sustainability and an eagerness to learn and keep up to date with the industry and market conditions.
Mercer’s Wealth team provides customized advice at every stage of the investment decision, risk management and investment monitoring process to institutional investors, including retirement plans (defined benefit and defined contribution), endowments, foundations, healthcare and insurance companies, as well as financial intermediaries such as wealth managers. Mercer’s global Sustainable Investment (SI) team is a specialist team that advises clients directly and indirectly, in supporting Mercer’s research and field consultants, to adopt responsible ownership practices and incorporate environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) factors into all aspects of investment governance, strategy, monitoring/reporting, and fund selection.
About us:
Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit https://www.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.
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, and gender identity.
Please apply using the link below, applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencement of employment.