Institutional Investment Consultant, Senior Associate
Marsh USA
Philadelphia, PA · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Wealth team, part of our People & Investments business at Marsh . This role can be based in Boston, Norwalk, Philadelphia, or King of Prussia and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.
As an Institutional Investment Consultant, Senior Associate , you will play a key role in supporting the range of investment services provided to a diverse range of institutional clients and collaborating with experts to build portfolios, evaluate asset managers, and analyze portfolio performance. You will support client leads or serve as a lead of your own based on your experience, knowledge, and skillset. This is a dynamic opportunity to develop deep industry knowledge while contributing to impactful client outcomes!
We will count on you to:
Work with client staff, investment committees, and boards to understand needs, objectives and investment constraints.
Examine and monitor developments within the economy, global capital markets, and the asset management community to communicate relevant updates to clients
Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools
Work collaboratively with client team members to manage projects by defining objectives, making recommendations, and ensuring client deliverables are timely and represent best practices.
Liaise with investment managers, custodians, and Mercer experts to gather and clarify client-specific data supporting service delivery.
Support investment manager searches, investment structure reviews, asset allocation studies, new business presentations, and other investment-related activities
Participate in, or lead, quarterly or ad-hoc client meetings
Mentor and teach junior analysts looking to develop their skills
What you need to have:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with coursework in business or investment-related courses
5-10 years of relevant institutional investment experience
CFA, CAIA, CIMA, or CIPM designation obtained or in progress
Knowledge of performance calculations, risk metrics, and portfolio construction
Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills
Experience presenting complex investment concepts to clients across traditional and alternative asset classes
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Collaborative, self-motivated, and adaptable with strong decision-making skills
Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current on market trends
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
What makes you stand out?
Experience leading relationships with complex clients
Demonstrable communication of both traditional and alternative investments to clients
Familiarity with a variety of institutional clients and plan types, such as defined contribution, defined benefit, endowment, foundation, insurance, and the wealth management community
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.
Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is 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, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best, most qualified people and value colleagues of all backgrounds, without regard to 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 require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com
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 $88,000 to $176,000.
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.