US Chief Investment Officer

We are seeking a talented individual to join our US Investment Solutions team s role will be based in the US in one of our major office locations. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

• Oversee the US investment team roles, responsibilities, and investment process to manage total client portfolios and minimize risk, ensuring robust investment governance and portfolio oversight
• Lead the design and management of Mercer US OCIO funds and client strategies, contributing to performance outcomes across OCIO and Advice clients
• Collaborate with Mercer Asset Class leaders and global colleagues to set portfolio construction philosophy and oversee implementation, ensuring consistency of best ideas across the US Investment Platform
• Work closely with Alternatives and Private Markets teams to create solutions that meet US client needs and develop compelling “Total Portfolio Solutions”
• Drive committees with Segment Leaders and key Mercer consultants to establish asset allocation and implementation for each client segment, supporting growth and client satisfaction
• Establish market presence to enhance Mercer Investments’ brand and participate in select client and prospect opportunities
• Ensure collaboration and operational support within the US OCIO Investment Team, working with Legal & Compliance to ensure investment solutions are viable
• Lead strategic initiatives to transform the operating platform, including automation, AI, and right shoring to enhance client solutions and operational efficiency
• Participate in Commercial Governance Committees to improve profitability by removing duplicative work and leveraging global capabilities
• Develop team skill sets, foster collaboration across the Investment platform, and invest in career development and promotion opportunities
• Promote a culture of diversity of opinion, enabling constructive disagreement and collaboration to achieve the best outcomes

• Extensive experience in asset allocation processes with a strong track record in adding value through strategic and dynamic asset allocation across traditional and alternative assets, including private markets
• Extensive experience in manager search, selection, and multi-manager portfolio construction with a strong track record of adding value through manager selection, blending, portfolio construction, and risk management in a Fund environment, including regulatory requirements
• Good working knowledge of the needs of all institutional asset owners, including pensions (defined benefit and defined contribution), financial institutions, not-for-profits, endowments, foundations, and charities
• Experience establishing and overseeing governance and implementation processes for clients at scale
• Proven track record advising and influencing large, sophisticated clients and their advisors with extensive interaction with senior client decision-makers
• Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to interact confidently with senior investment professionals, internal stakeholders, clients, and tender managers
• Proven ability to build coalitions and partnerships with other stakeholders, demonstrating flexibility, collaboration, and a service mindset without ego

• Ability to flex and collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders
• A mindset of service to clients and colleagues, enabling disagreement without being disagreeable

• 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…