Alternatives Investment Analyst

We are currently recruiting for an Investment Alternatives Analyst to join Mercer’s Investment Alternatives, Hedge Fund Team. This role combines manager research, portfolio analytics and client reporting across Mercer’s alternatives business. You will work closely with the European Hedge Fund team, supporting the research, monitoring and management of a broad range of hedge fund investment strategies and discretionary portfolios.

This position is available on a hybrid basis, offering home working for up to 2 days, with the other 3 days based in our office in London.

Responsibilities

• Help research a broad range of alternative investment strategies, with a focus on the European market, including liquid alternatives, UCITS and offshore hedge fund strategies. This includes coverage of a variety of strategies investing across asset classes and using different styles.
• Support the management of discretionary alternatives portfolios, including manager monitoring, portfolio construction support and cashflow management.
• Conduct performance measurement and risk analysis across Mercer alternatives portfolios and underlying managers.
• Prepare clear, high‑quality written research and portfolio materials, including:
  • High‑level reviews of investment strategies
  • Qualitative and quantitative analysis of managers’ investment processes, competitive edge and performance
  • Timely portfolio and manager performance updates, including portfolio data, investment updates and performance commentary
  • Commentary on market developments and business changes
• Contribute to team initiatives, investment themes and continuous improvement of research and portfolio processes.
• Work closely with colleagues across manager research, portfolio management and client teams to support strong investment outcomes and high‑quality client service.
• Support broader client, sales and marketing activity where required.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record, ideally educated to degree level or with equivalent relevant business experience.
• Experience within, or strong exposure to, an investment environment.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem‑solving skills, with close attention to detail.
• Confidence working with data, performance analysis and quantitative information.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities and deadlines effectively.
• High proficiency in the use of AI tools, Excel and good working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present clearly and work effectively as part of a team.
• A proactive, self‑starting approach and a genuine eagerness to learn.
• Commercial awareness and a strong interest in investments and alternatives.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience or understanding of asset management, alternatives, manager research, investment consulting or portfolio analytics.
• Experience of investment writing, such as manager reviews, market commentary or client reporting.
• Progress towards the CFA or another relevant professional qualification.
• Experience working across both qualitative research and quantitative portfolio analysis.

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