Business Development Analyst

Overview

In this role you support new-business opportunities across institutional investor segments, partnering with senior stakeholders in a high-performing team. You will articulate Mercer’s value proposition through proposals, RFP responses, and client-facing materials. You’ll manage multiple projects and deadlines while building knowledge of Mercer’s investment research and solutions. The role blends business development, market research, and cross-functional collaboration to drive growth in a global context. This position offers hybrid working and meaningful scope to shape client outcomes and market strategy.

Pay / Benefits

• professional development opportunities
• interesting work and supportive leaders
• vibrant and inclusive culture
• career opportunities and well-being benefits
• hybrid work arrangement

Responsibilities

• Own deliverables for large new-business opportunities (proposals, RFPs, pitch materials)
• Develop knowledge of Mercer’s investment research and solutions to articulate value to clients
• Manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines with strong attention to detail
• Contribute to broader business development initiatives (tools, product launches, marketing, go-to-market, market/competitor research)
• Collaborate with global colleagues across investment, operations, client, sales, and consulting teams

Key requirements

• 1–2 years of professional experience or recent graduate
• High energy, proactivity, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple workstreams and deliver under tight timelines
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-first mindset
• Strong IT skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and willingness to adopt new tools

• strong interpersonal skills
• team-first mindset
• proactivity
• PowerPoint
• Excel
• Word

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