UK ADMIN Junior Analyst

MERCERis a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan the world?s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people.

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.

MISSION

The person will work as part of a team supporting CO (Consulting Office) in UK, being responsible for the maintenance and high quality of Mercer systems in order to provide the most accurate information to the client, so they can make better decisions. This will work directly and in a daily basis with the UK-based consultants in several UK offices locations.

We will count on you to:

• Analyse and interpret scheme rules and actuarial instructions and work with senior colleagues in producing calculation specifications (including Benefit Spec if appropriate) as well as producing test matrices and test cases


• Undertake all aspects of the data cleanse process including data analysis, data cleanse, data reconciliation and issue resolution as well as the co-ordination of member data exercises


• Prepare data for member address trace projects, liaising with provider, interpreting and communicating results


• Provide accurate and timely cost estimates for Project work where requested


• Perform basic analysis with guidance and instruction


• Participate in client project activities


• Assist in drafting client material with guidance and instruction


• Provide feedback on proposed improvements


• Learn Mercer standard tools, processes and methodologies


• Develop networks across peer group


• Manage personal workload and prioritize work to meet deadlines


• Coordinate project activities with guidance and instruction

What you need to have:

• Bachelor/ Master?s degree in engineering, math, actuarial science, statistics, economics, finance or related field;


• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.


• Attention to detail is critical.


• Strong problem solving skills & ability to clearly articulate complex issues.


• UK pension knowledge (preferential but not mandatory)


• Excellent planning and organizational skills in order to prioritize and effectively manage a wide variety of ongoing tasks.


• Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and clients. Comfortable dealing with clients contacts.


• Proactive and goal oriented.


• Strive to achieve efficiencies in ongoing work.


• Advance Microsoft Office skills (in particular a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint).


• VBA skills (preferential).

What can you expect?

• These varied roles in the data cleanse rectification team will provide the successful candidates with an exciting opportunity to learn about the rectification processes at Mercer, whilst allowing you to grow and develop your knowledge within a pensions setting and growing team.


• Entry-level candidates will receive full Mercer training, experienced candidates will bring pension management experience and will benefit from the support of excellent Learning and Development tools and training and peer mentoring

About us:

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 25,000 employees are based in 44 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 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 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 https://www.me.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.

Marsh and McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.