We are seeking a talented individual to join our Institutional Investment Sales team at Mercer. This role will be based in Calgary or Vancouver. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
As Mercer’s Institutional Investments Sales Leader for Western Canada, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our market presence by delivering innovative investment solutions tailored to the unique needs of institutional clients. You will lead client engagement efforts, foster trusted advisor relationships, and collaborate closely with Mercer’s investment consulting teams to drive growth and deepen client impact across the region.
We will count on you to:
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow Mercer’s institutional investment business in Western Canada.
- Build and sustain strong, trusted relationships with pension plans, endowments, and other institutional investors.
- Partner with Mercer’s investment consulting and product teams to design and deliver customized investment strategies.
- Identify new business opportunities and lead efforts to expand Mercer’s client footprint.
- Represent Mercer at industry forums, enhancing our brand and thought leadership.
- Stay abreast of market trends and regulatory developments to provide clients with timely, relevant insights.
What you need to have:
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in institutional investment sales, business development, or related roles.
- Demonstrated success in institutional investment sales or business development within the Canadian market.
- Deep understanding of institutional investment products, asset classes, and client needs.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Collaborative mindset with a passion for delivering client-centric solutions.
- Self-driven, strategic thinker with a strong track record of achieving sales targets.
What makes you stand out:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree or professional designation (CFA, CAIA, CFP) preferred
- Proven ability to manage complex sales cycles and close large institutional mandates.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian pension plans, endowments, foundations, and regulatory environment.
- Excellent presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to travel within Western Canada as required.
- Proficiency with CRM tools and Microsoft Office suite.
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 impact for 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.

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