Head of Portfolio Management - Mercer Delegated Solutions

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An exciting new opportunity to join a global organization either in our Melbourne or Sydney Office as the Head of Portfolio Management whilst working within a collaborative, flexible and inclusive environment.
 
About the Role:
Reporting to the CIO, the role of Head of Portfolio Management forms a core part of the PM senior leadership team. The key responsibility of this role is to lead manager selection and portfolio construction at the asset class level for the Mercer Pacific Funds. Through the construction of best-in-class building block funds, this role will also be responsible for meeting our client’s needs by delivering excess returns at the asset class level and contributing to overall fund outcomes. In this role you will also:

• Have direct responsibility for the delivery of alpha for the mainstream asset classes, including listed equities and fixed interest (defensive and growth)
• Oversee a team of asset class portfolio managers and specialists to ensure that portfolio construction is aligned with Mercer intellectual capital and total fund strategy needs (Mercer Pacific Funds and large DS clients)
• Work collaboratively with the Alternatives (Hedge Funds and Private Markets) Portfolio Managers to ensure that the Mercer Pacific Funds are well positioned at all times to deliver on their risk and return objectives and consistent with the expectations of our clients
• In conjunction with the sales and client service teams and other Wealth colleagues, work with our largest Wealth clients to understand our client needs, communicate portfolio strategy and performance and support Mercer’s business development initiatives

About You:
In this role the suitable candidate will need to have:

• Extensive experience of manager selection and portfolio construction across traditional and alternative assets including private markets
• In depth understanding of different approaches to portfolio constructions, including passive, active, factor, core and high conviction
• Extensive knowledge of investment markets, their underlying drivers, the relationships between different asset types and signs of market dislocations.
• Good working knowledge of defined contribution superannuation strategies including Target Date Funds and post-retirement solutions
• Track record in engaging with large, sophisticated clients and their advisors and have extensive interaction with senior client decision makers. 
   

About Mercer:
At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. We’re in the business of creating more secure and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees — whether we’re designing affordable health plans, assuring income for retirement or aligning workers with workforce needs. Using analysis and insights as catalysts for change, we anticipate and understand the individual impact of business decisions, now and in the future. At Mercer, we say we Make Tomorrow, Today.
 
If you think you meet these requirements and you are inspired to join a dynamic and international organization, we look forward to your application letter and resume. For a confidential discussion; please contact Roshini Chengappa of the Talent Acquisition team on [email protected]
 
Applications will only be accepted from candidates that have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete Criminal Record check prior to commencement of employment.
 
Mercer is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex (including intersex), marital/parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.