Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Company:

Mercer

Description:

At Mercer, we’re creating 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 you personally and professionally – regardless of who you are, what you look like, where you were raised or born, who you love or what your religious beliefs are. You are welcome here.

Mercer’s Investment Solutions business is seeking a candidate who has a strong level of investment knowledge and experience, a passion for excellence and a strong team ethos for the following position based in Toronto:

Business Development Manager

What can you expect:







- An exciting opportunity to join Mercer’s rapidly-growing global Investment Solutions business, which has seen phenomenal growth over recent years and is now the world’s largest provider of OCIO (Outsourced Chief Investment Officer) services with over $480bn in assets under management
- Direct day-to-day exposure to a wide range of senior leaders and investment decision-makers across our Investment, Client, Sales and Operations teams
- As part of our Business Development Unit, you will be supporting our sales leaders with new-business opportunities across pension, not-for-profit, and financial institutions client type – this is not a direct sales role but a team-based environment where you will be expected to influence our lead generation & win rates through high-quality engagements, materials, support and proactive thinking
- In this role, you will enhance your knowledge and understanding of an entire range of investment topics including portfolio strategy-setting, private markets and ESG investing, capital markets, and more.





You will also develop skills in project management, communication of key messages in a concise way, and effective management of different client types both internally and externally
- This diverse range of skills, knowledge and experience gained in this role will open up a variety of long-term career paths both within business development and other teams
- A dynamic and challenging role within the BDU, working closely with Mercer's PILOT team, focused on increasing win rates, and driving cultural change in strategic sales practices
- Working closely with bid teams to identify and implement best practices that will have a significant impact on some of the largest deals for Mercer globally
- We are a high-performing organization with an extremely strong culture of inclusivity,





diversity, and teamwork
- You will be doing meaningful, challenging work, and can look forward to a career with many opportunities to learn, grow, and advance

What is in it for you?

- A company with a strong brand and strong results, committed to making a difference in people's lives
- A culture of belonging, innovation, collaboration, internal mobility, and extraordinary career opportunities through our four businesses: Marsh, Mercer, Guy Carpenter, and Oliver Wyman, each consistently ranked the industry leader in their fields
- Competitive pay including salary and bonus potential, along with a comprehensive benefits package – effective starting Day 1! (Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, RSP (Retirement Savings Plan)





or TFSA (Tax Free Savings Account))
- Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, company holidays (with early dismissal), floating holidays, and time to give back to your community; flexible work culture
- Parental Leave, Tuition Reimbursement plan per year, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- We provide generous study-support packages (e.g. CFA) and prioritize both career development and work-life balance
- Employee Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer, mentoring opportunities, and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations

We will count on you to:

- Develop in-depth knowledge of Mercer’s investment research and client solutions,





in order to articulate and communicate to colleagues and prospective clients
- Develop deal coaching skills and work closely with sales and commercial leadership on all aspects of sales and business development activities, as well as demonstrate ownership of key sales deliverables including new business proposals, value propositions, pitch material and any areas of specialist expertise that you may be assigned to
- Collaborate with bid teams to provide coaching and guidance throughout the deal lifecycle and maximize the chances of success
- Support and influence other business development initiatives such as roll-out of new tools, product launches, marketing initiatives, go to market strategy,





market research and intelligence – this will involve collaborating with worldwide Mercer colleagues across our wider investment, operational, client and consulting teams
- Support, guide and coach more junior colleagues, and contribute to continuous development of the team
- Analyze and evaluate sales processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to increase win rates
- Conduct research and analysis on market trends, competitor activities, and client needs to inform sales strategies and drive business growth
- Provide regular reports and updates to senior leadership, tracking and analyzing the progress of strategic sales initiatives through pipeline analysis and other relevant metrics

What you need to have:







- Third-level qualification with a strong academic track record and strong interest in capital markets and investment industry (CFA and actuarial candidates welcome.)
- 5+ years of experience with project management in sales, preferably in the investment or financial industry
- Energy, proactivity and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders and deliverables simultaneously
- Proven team player characteristics and interpersonal skills
- Strong technical skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word with ability to embrace other tools)

What makes you stand out:

- Experience in business development and preparing business proposals for presentation
- Understanding of institutional investment landscape and structures, particularly private markets investing such as private equity and private debt






- Creative thinking with high standards of output and ability to generate concise written materials
- Ability to communicate complex issues in a simple and coherent manner

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 more than 20,000 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Marsh McLennan will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need, please contact [email protected].

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

▶️ Business Development Manager
🖊️ Mercer Global Investments Canada
📍 Canada