Distribution and Partnerships Lead, Wealth Management

About the role

Mercer Investment Solutions, the investment management arm of Marsh McLennan, manages more than US$700bn globally and has expanded into insurance, wealth management and the pensions market. Reporting to the Commercial Leader for Wealth Management, this role drives asset under management (AuM) and revenue growth across Europe, working with sales and country leaders to grow relationships with Private Banks, Wealth Managers, Multi Family Offices and other financial intermediaries.

Key responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and targets across Private Banks, Wealth Managers, Multi Family Offices and other financial intermediaries
• Lead the development and growth of relationships across public and private markets
• Develop strategic partnerships to expand existing distribution relationships
• Work with investment and proposition teams so the wealth management offering remains competitive
• Build relationships, generate leads and manage the pipeline with wealth managers and other intermediaries
• Maximise opportunities across public and private markets with internal resources and stakeholders
• Expand relationships with existing clients and strategic partners
• Promote Mercer's investment capabilities at external events
• Represent the investments business with colleagues across Marsh Risk and Oliver Wyman, and take on ad-hoc business development projects

Required profile

• Experience leading relationships and ideally sales with Private Banks / wealth managers
• Degree education; IMC, CFA or similar qualifications are advantageous
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across multiple jurisdictions and influence internally and externally
• Proactive, disciplined and results-driven

Required skills

• Thorough understanding of the institutional investment landscape and investment solutions
• Thorough understanding of public and private markets
• Outstanding communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary with annual review
• Up to 12% pension contribution
• Full healthcare cover and study support
• Flexitime or flexistart, potential to work from home, and a 35-hour week
• Sports and social clubs, wellness programme, paid annual leave and travel ticket, bike to work and dental care as optional perks
• Subsidised canteen