9 days ago
Investment Data Analyst
Mercer
On Site
Full Time
A$110,000
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Job Overview
Job TitleInvestment Data Analyst
Job TypeFull Time
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered SalaryA$110,000
LocationMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Mercer Investments Data team as an Investment Data Analyst. This hybrid role is based in Melbourne (Docklands) or Sydney (Barangaroo) and requires working at least three days a week in the office.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide analysis and data support for the Investment Data management project implementation and ongoing operational framework.
- Manage and analyse Investment Data feeds, liaise with internal and external data providers, and offer subject matter expertise across a wide range of Investment Data types and asset classes.
- Collaborate with the Change Management team and stakeholders to support daily Investment Data activities and platform implementation.
- Contribute to project goals including implementation, testing, and cross-team initiatives to deliver superior investment outcomes.
- Develop and implement best practices for data governance, process mapping, data dictionaries, and procedures to support Mercer Pacific’s Investment Data management capabilities.
- Day to day operational BAU activities and adhoc data request/queries.
What You Need to Have
- Degree-level qualification in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related analytical discipline.
- Experience in Investment data analysis at a Multi Asset Class Investment Manager or Superannuation Fund.
- Solid understanding of Investment, Custody, and Financial Market Data, Instruments, and Data Feeds.
- Strong knowledge of investment markets, asset classes, and instrument types.
- Proficiency in Excel, VBA, SQL, relational databases, and analytical/reporting systems.
- Experience with system implementation and testing activities.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate confidently with investment professionals and senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated teamwork, goal orientation, good judgment, and collaborative work style.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Experience in Facset, StateStreet Alpha, DataLake.
- Exposure to Investment Data management and portfolio management systems.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Qlik, or Tableau.
- A positive attitude with a willingness to develop and learn continuously.
Why Join Our Team at Mercer
- Professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
- Vibrant and inclusive culture working with talented colleagues.
- Range of career opportunities, benefits, and rewards for well-being.
Key Skills/Competency
- Investment Data Analysis
- Data Governance
- SQL
- Excel VBA
- Financial Market Data
- Asset Classes
- System Implementation
- Stakeholder Communication
- Portfolio Management Systems
- Data Visualization
How to Get Hired at Mercer
- Research Mercer's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your application to highlight experience in investment data analysis, SQL, and financial market data specifically for Mercer.
- Showcase analytical skills: Prepare to discuss examples of your proficiency in Excel, VBA, and relational databases relevant to investment data.
- Demonstrate collaboration and communication: Practice articulating how you've successfully partnered with stakeholders and communicated complex data insights.
- Understand Mercer's business: Familiarize yourself with Mercer's role in risk, people, and investments, and how the Investment Data Analyst role contributes.
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