North America Head of Infrastructure Investments

Description: We are seeking a talented individual to join our Global Real Assets team at Mercer. This role will be based in one of our North America offices in the Central or Eastern Time Zones. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.The Head of North American Infrastructure will be a member of the Global Real Assets leadership team, sit on the global infrastructure investment committee, and join our client infrastructure portfolio construction groups. This role is pivotal in managing and growing Mercer’s infrastructure investment strategies and client relationships across North America.We will count on you to:Serve as the key point person for current and future investment strategies focused on North America, including managing a large co-investment mandate with a US public pension and overseeing Mercer’s flagship PIP US Infrastructure strategy, including the upcoming launch of Vintage 9Oversee accountable coverage of major Infrastructure Investment managers in North America and globally, representing Mercer on several LPAC seatsLead the Infrastructure Fund Research and Ratings process in North AmericaSource, diligence, and monitor approximately 5-10 co-investments annually in partnership with asset management partners and Mercer’s Global and North American Infra investment teamsCollaborate with Mercer’s secondaries team to source and diligence 5-10 secondaries annuallyLead a team of 3-5 people across Canada and the USA, working closely with global Infra and Real Assets teamsDrive business development by working closely with Mercer’s client, commercial, and OCIO teams to expand client and segment relationshipsWhat you need to have:Extensive experience in infrastructure investment management, including portfolio management and co-investment strategiesStrong leadership skills with experience managing teams across multiple locationsProven ability to engage with top-tier infrastructure investment managers and represent the firm on LPACsDeep knowledge of infrastructure fund research, ratings, and due diligence processesWhat makes you stand out:Experience managing large co-investment mandates with public pension funds or similar institutional investorsDemonstrated success in business development and client relationship expansion within infrastructure investmentsAbility to work effectively in a global team environment and lead cross-border initiativesWhy 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.The applicable base salary range for this role is $275,000 to $325,000.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.Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow 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, 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 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.