Defined Contribution Associate
MMC

Job Info

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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 exciting and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees - whether we're designing affordable health plans, securing finances for retirement, or aligning employees with workforce strategy. To support those efforts, we offer a culture where you can bring your authentic self to work.When you join us, you bring your inclusive energy and enthusiasm to a team that values your personal and professional individuality - regardless of who you are, what you look like, where you were born or raised, or who you love. You are welcome here.

Mercer's Wealth business is seeking candidates for the following position based in one of the Mercer locations in the West market:

Defined Contribution Associate

What can you expect?

• Work in a team environment supporting defined contribution plans
  
• Coordinate production of reports and initial review with report generation team, based on the meeting date or a deadline set by the consultant
  
• Facilitate the creation of new client report templates
  
• Understand all report sections and measurements
  
• Prepare additional discussion to be utilized in presentations
  
• Research strategies using accepted research sources
  

What's in it for you?

• We are the globalleader in the Health, Wealth and Career business. We deliver innovative solutions that address the needs of our clients, their leaders and their employees
  
• As part of Mercer, you will have access to the strongest industry leaders in topical HR issues, work with a team that is best in class, and you will have the MMC brand behind you
  
• You will work with local, national and global teams to meet your client's needs.Coordinating the best resources for your clients to help solve their needs
  
• Using the Mercer brand, you will tell the Mercer story to other organizations around the geography that could benefit from Mercer's services.Introducing the best thought leaders from Health, Wealth and Career
  
• Through regular engagement with clients and other colleagues you will have the opportunity to learn, grow and enhance skills that will allow you to develop your career proactively
  

We will count on you to:

• Support client team in regular and project work: including agendas, thought leadership, additional projects, stewardship, compliance or efficiency as needed
  
• Address delegated client calls and emails regarding vendor service issues, administration questions, including irregular or urgent matters
  
• Uncover potential service solutions. Assist in the creation of Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposals (RFPs). Coordinate special projects conducted through other lines of business (Executive Benefits, Career, Non-Qualified Plans, etc.)
  
• Prepare all necessary documents for RFI and RFP projects. Field general plan questions from bidding vendors. Facilitate and attend conversion calls for advisor
  
• Manage applicable action items after client meeting.
  
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks to meet critical deadlines
  
• Collaborate with your peers as needed
  
• Identify areas opportunities where deliverables can be enhanced or improved
  
• Seek areas of interest to improve your skills and continue your professional growth
  

What you need to have:

• 1 - 3+ years or more experience
  
• A strong desire to be in the defined contribution space, including fiduciary topics, investments, plan design trends, administrative practices, employee engagement and retirement readiness trends, and the broad range services providers
  
• Strong Analytical and mathematical skills
  
• General understanding of investments
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
  
• Ability to work independently and on a team
  

What will make you stand out:

• Experience with 403(b) - Non-Profit Organizations, 457(b) - Government, and 401(k) plans
  
• Either have or desire to obtain FINRA license 6 or 7
  

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's approximately 25,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $23 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting TANA@mmc.com

The applicable base salary range for this role is $58,700 to $117,500.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

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