North America Head of Infrastructure Investments

North America Head of Infrastructure Investments

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Global Real Assets team s role will be based in one of our North America offices in the Central or Eastern Time Zones and is a hybrid role that requires working at least three days a week in the office.

The Head of North American Infrastructure will be a member of the Global Real Assets leadership team, sit on the global infrastructure investment committee, and join our client infrastructure portfolio construction groups. This role is pivotal in managing and growing Mercer’s infrastructure investment strategies and client relationships across North America.

• Serve as the key point person for current and future investment strategies focused on North America, including managing a large co-investment mandate with a US public pension and overseeing Mercer’s flagship PIP US Infrastructure strategy, including the upcoming launch of Vintage 9
• Oversee accountable coverage of major Infrastructure Investment managers in North America and globally, representing Mercer on several LPAC seats
• Lead the Infrastructure Fund Research and Ratings process in North America
• Source, diligence, and monitor approximately 5‑10 co‑investments annually in partnership with asset management partners and Mercer’s Global and North American Infra investment teams
• Collaborate with Mercer’s secondaries team to source and diligence 5‑10 secondaries annually
• Lead a team of 3‑5 people across Canada and the USA, working closely with global Infra and Real Assets teams
• Drive business development by working closely with Mercer’s client, commercial, and OCIO teams to expand client and segment relationships

• Extensive experience in infrastructure investment management, including portfolio management and co‑investment strategies
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams across multiple locations
• Proven ability to engage with top‑tier infrastructure investment managers and represent the firm on LPACs
• Deep knowledge of infrastructure fund research, ratings, and due diligence processes

• Experience managing large co‑investment mandates with public pension funds or similar institutional investors
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship expansion within infrastructure investments
• Ability to work effectively in a global team environment and lead cross‑border initiatives

• 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.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $250,000 to $350,000. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance‑based incentives. Mercer offers a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401(k) savings, and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Mercer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive full equal employment protection.