Investment Consultant - Investments Training And Staffing Support

Investment Training and Staffing Support Specialist

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Investments team at Mercer. This role can be based in New York, Boston, King of Prussia, Chicago, St. Louis, or Atlanta. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. As an Investment Training and Staffing Support Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the talent development, training and staffing initiatives led by the Investments Talent and Training Director. In this role, you will support entry-level hiring, onboarding, training and cohort development initiatives aligned with the Investments talent strategy. Collaborate with People Managers and the senior talent team to support staffing and development plans.

We will count on you to:

• Collaborate with the Investment Talent and Training Director to help establish formal training protocols, success metrics, and career development pathways.
• Assist in managing entry-level hiring, onboarding, and cohort development processes to ensure a steady pipeline of talented investment professionals.
• Monitor and report on established success metrics sharing findings with the Investment Talent and Training Director.
• Collaborate closely with the offshore investments team, working as 'one team' to align talent strategies and training, share best practices, and foster a unified organizational culture.
• Opportunity to leverage your investment acumen to support a small number of investment clients.
• Assist in managing the investment internship programs, technical training, and staffing processes.
• Support the implementation of competency frameworks and promotion criteria for junior roles.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of technical and soft skills training programs for investment professionals.
• Support continuous process improvements to enhance onboarding and staffing efficiency, ensuring alignment with the broader talent strategy.

What you need to have:

• Experience supporting talent development, training and staffing initiatives within an investment or financial services environment.
• Familiarity with entry-level hiring, onboarding, and cohort development processes.
• Ability to assist in managing internship programs, technical training, and staffing logistics.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with People Managers, senior talent teams, and cross-functional partners.
• Client facing consulting experience enabling you to understand and address client needs effectively.

What makes you stand out?

• You have a passion for building a high-performing investment talent pipeline and supporting career development at the junior level.
• You thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment committed to professional excellence and organizational growth.
• You bring a proactive approach to continuous improvement and a commitment to fostering a culture of learning and development.

Why join our team:

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.