Mercer Advisors

Senior Investment Strategist (Bay Area)

Mercer Advisors$170K — $225K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of client-facing wealth management experience, preferably at an independent wealth management firm or RIA
  • MBA or CFA preferred
  • Familiarity with private market investments and alternative asset solutions
  • Strong quantitative skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to engage with multiple remote stakeholders across the U.S.
  • Commitment to teamwork and collaboration
  • Series 65 required or exempt due to other professional designations (CFA, CFP, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with clients' financial advisors to deliver portfolio strategies and investment advice
  • Represent the firm's investment philosophy to advisors and HNW clients
  • Provide analytical support and thought leadership to local advisor teams
  • Ensure compliance with timely annual portfolio reviews by local teams
  • Engage in industry research and events to keep up with market trends
  • Foster relationships through regional travel as necessary

Benefits

  • Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
  • Generous paid time off including 14 company-paid holidays and vacation/sick days
  • Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks) and Maternity benefits
  • Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
  • 401(k) with company matching and options for after-tax contributions
  • Company Paid Concierge Services for personal and family needs
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

The role is within the Investment Department's Portfolio Management Group (PMG). PMG is the client facing side of the Investment organization. Investment Strategists support the firm's regional advisor teams and report to the Sr. Director, Investment Strategy.

Investment Strategists provide thought leadership, portfolio construction, sales, and analytical support to local advisor teams. Investment Strategists are the local representative of the firm's investment department and as such are expected to provide expert insight into the firm's investment philosophy, processes, and platform primarily to advisors and HNW clients.

Essential Job Functions for Investment Strategists will include:
  • Work in close partnership with clients' financial advisors to craft and deliver portfolio construction, asset location, vehicle selection, and other investment-related advice to a select group of assigned high net worth clients
  • Represent and provide expert insight into the firm's investment philosophy, processes, and platform to local advisor teams and HNW clients
  • Provide thought leadership, portfolio construction, service, and analytical support to local advisor teams
  • Ensure timely completion of annual portfolio reviews (including Reg 9s, if applicable) by local advisor teams, in accordance with the firm's compliance and investment department requirements
  • Engagement in industry associations, events and research to stay on top of trends and developments
  • Some travel required to build and manage relationships with regional offices and/or key client relationships

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • 10 years client facing wealth management experience preferred, ideally in an independent wealth management firm, RIA, or similar firm
  • MBA or CFA a plus
  • Familiarity with private market investments, alternative asset solutions and quantitative, factor-based investing a plus
  • Strong quantitative skills preferred
  • Exceptional client communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to communicate effectively and frequently with multiple stakeholders working remotely across the United States
  • Strong team player with a commitment to collaboration and teamwork
  • Series 65 required, unless otherwise exempt due to attainment of other professional designations (CFA, CFP, etc.)

Location: This position will be hybrid in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Working Conditions: Professional office environment. Working inside. Standing and sitting. Will be assigned to a workstation. No heavy lifting over 10 lbs.

Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is 9/15/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Actual base pay within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the applicant's geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills and licenses/certifications. This position is also eligible to earn incentive compensation through one of Mercer Advisors' incentive compensation programs.

Base Pay Range

$170,000-$225,000 USD

Benefits:

Mercer Advisors offers a competitive and robust benefit package to our employees. Our benefit programs are focused on meeting all of our employees and their eligible dependents health and welfare needs. We offer the following:
  • Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Three Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
  • Kaiser Medical plans available in California
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
  • Two comprehensive Dental Plans
  • Vision Insurance Plan
  • Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
  • 14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
  • Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Family Medical Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
  • Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
  • Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
  • Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life's challenges and more.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax option
  • Pet Insurance
  • Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals, offered at preferred employee pricing

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.

About Mercer Advisors

Mercer Advisors is a wealth management firm that provides a range of financial services to individuals, families, and businesses. The company offers investment management, financial planning, retirement planning, and tax planning services. Mercer Advisors was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company has over 500 employees and manages over $25 billion in assets. Mercer Advisors is committed to providing its clients with personalized financial advice and exceptional service.
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