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CHCH009 Mercer Alternatives AG

Investment Sales Leader – Insurance(m/w/x)

Zürich
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior

Driving growth for insurance investment solutions across European markets. At least 7 years senior business development experience required. Professional development opportunities, supportive leaders.

Requirements

  • At least 7 years senior business development or sales experience
  • Focus on insurance investors, balance-sheet solutions, and/or distribution partnerships
  • Experience across European markets
  • Proven record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets
  • Established senior commercial relationships with insurers and distribution partners
  • History of closing strategic deals
  • Solid understanding of insurance investment objectives
  • Solid understanding of capital/regulatory drivers (Solvency II, IFRS, local regimes)
  • Solid understanding of ALM considerations
  • Solid understanding of insurer buying processes
  • Strong end-to-end sales skills (origination, solution design, negotiation, close)
  • Commercial acumen
  • Deal structuring expertise
  • Ability to execute regional go-to-market plans
  • Ability to prioritise accounts
  • Ability to identify scalable distribution models
  • Maintain discipline and focus on outcomes
  • Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
  • Professional credentials (e.g., CFA) are desirable
  • Fluency in English
  • Proficiency in one or more major European languages (German, French, Italian, Spanish) is strongly preferred
  • Willingness to travel regularly across Europe
  • Empathy for insurer priorities
  • Deliver commercially viable, compliant solutions
  • Initiative with disciplined follow-through
  • Focus on measurable outcomes
  • Comfortable engaging C-suite clients
  • Comfortable engaging internal senior stakeholders
  • Persuasive communication skills
  • Skilled at mobilising cross-functional teams
  • Leveraging firm capabilities to achieve business goals
  • High standards of compliance
  • High standards of commercial governance
  • Actively supports diverse talent development
  • Actively supports inclusive teaming

Tasks

  • Drive growth in advisory and asset-based revenue
  • Achieve new revenue targets for insurance investment solutions
  • Support 20% CAGR for the insurance segment by 2030
  • Diversify revenue across non-pension business lines
  • Originate, qualify, structure, negotiate, and close opportunities
  • Collaborate with Global Insurance and regional teams
  • Implement regional Insurance sales strategy
  • Translate strategic priorities into account and territory plans
  • Manage active sales pipeline from prospecting to close
  • Ensure accurate forecasting and CRM maintenance
  • Apply disciplined opportunity qualification and deal economics
  • Promote profitable growth aligned with risk and compliance standards
  • Identify market opportunities in balance-sheet solutions
  • Identify market opportunities in distribution partnerships
  • Lead sales activities to acquire new insurer clients
  • Lead sales activities to establish strategic distribution partnerships
  • Build and nurture senior relationships with decision-makers
  • Design client solutions for insurers' investment objectives
  • Address insurers' balance-sheet constraints and regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate with marketing and Global Insurance
  • Execute targeted go-to-market initiatives and campaigns
  • Leverage Marsh McLennan intersections for introductions
  • Represent Mercer’s insurance investment capabilities
  • Collaborate with Head of Insurance Sales and local teams
  • Support local and regional commercial talent development
  • Foster inclusive teaming and DEI priorities
  • Build strong relationships with cross-functional colleagues

Work Experience

  • 7 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • EnglishNative
  • GermanBusiness Fluent
  • FrenchBusiness Fluent
  • ItalianBusiness Fluent
  • SpanishBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Learning & Development

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Office professional development

Mentorship & Coaching

  • Supportive leaders

Informal Culture

  • Vibrant and inclusive culture

Other Benefits

  • Talented colleagues

Career Advancement

  • Career opportunities

Mental Health Support

  • Well-being benefits

Flexible Working

  • Flexible work environment
  • Hybrid work
  • Remote work flexibility

Modern Office

  • Office collaboration
  • Office connections
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