Credit Analyst

Company:

Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Wealth team at Mercer, a Marsh business. This role will be based in New York. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As a Credit Analyst, you will support the management of credit portfolios by conducting issuer-level research, credit assessments, and market analysis. Working closely with portfolio managers and other analysts, you will help shape investment strategy and contribute to portfolio construction across a global corporate bond universe.

This mid-level role is ideal for professionals with a solid foundation in credit research who are ready to take on more responsibility and deepen their expertise. You’ll be expected to deliver high-quality analysis, collaborate across locations and teams, and contribute to the ongoing development of our investment process.

We will count on you to: 

• Perform fundamental credit analysis on corporate issuers across sectors and geographies.

• Have clear ownership of defined sectors and will “own” the recommendations to the DIU Credit Committee and the performance of these issuers in the underlying portfolios.

• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools.

• Assess relative value and risk-return characteristics of specific bonds within the investment grade universe.

• Monitor macroeconomic, industry, and geopolitical trends to inform investment decisions.

• Present research findings and investment ideas to portfolio managers and senior colleagues.

• Support portfolio construction and contribute to sector-level positioning.

• Maintain and update credit models, databases, and research tools.

• Track issuer performance and ESG metrics, contributing to reporting and analysis.

• Assist in preparing client reports and marketing materials.

What you need to have:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, or a related field.

• At least 3–5 years of experience in credit research, preferably focused on investment grade corporate bonds.

• Candidates will ideally have buy side experience with an asset manager or a ratings agency.

• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills; proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg required.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. 

What makes you stand out? 

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field 

• Progress toward CFA designation.

• Experience with Python and Power BI.

• Familiarity with Bloomberg PORT and Charles River systems.

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 an impact on 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.  

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh 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 [email protected].

Marsh 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 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.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $111,600 to $223,200.

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.