Information Architect

Washington, DC, United States

At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. We are in the business of creating more secure and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees — whether we are designing affordable health plans, assuring income for retirement, or aligning workers with workforce needs.

Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position with option to be based in any Mercer office located in Eastern time zone:

Information Architect

What can you expect?

As part of the Global Investment Data Team, this is a critical role to define how Mercer matures in its data management processes as we embark on a global transformation program.

Be responsible for developing and implementing an information architecture approach that supports our data strategy.

We are looking for an individual who is deeply knowledgeable in data and information architecture and can help implement solutions in a way that is not overly process heavy.

You will play a crucial role in improving trust in data with our business users and will need to take a pragmatic approach to balancing and prioritizing requests in a world where budgets are constrained.

What is in it for you?

A company with a strong brand and strong results to match

Culture of internal mobility, collaboration and valued partnership with the business.​

Employee Resource Groups, which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations.

Competitive pay (salary and performance bonus potential), full benefits package – starting day one (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, generous 401k match AND contribution).

Flexible work opportunities for work/life balance

Tuition Reimbursement plan per year and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan

We will Count on you to:

As the Mercer Wealth Investment Information Architect, you will lead the development of best practices for building solutions that promote effective data management. You will establish processes to ensure the quality, completeness, timeliness, and ownership of data challenges are met.

Your role will involve developing an information blueprint that implements a single-source of truth and authoritative sources of data principles. You will also ensure that all projects align with this vision.

In line with Mercer's transformative journey, we are rolling out the next generation of data platforms to establish ourselves as a leading competitor in the Investment Assets Management Industry. As part of this effort, you will collaborate with regional Investment Data Solutions leaders to design solutions and make sure that they address all data management principles.

You will also help implement a Data Product approach to improve the accessibility and usability of data across the firm.

Your contributions to developing these solutions will drive the growth and transformation of our organization, enabling us to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with teams across different regions and make a significant impact on Mercer's global operations.

You will develop target data architecture for the firm outlining critical functions and the flow of information to support those functions

What you need to have:

Proven experience in architecting and implementing Business Intelligence and Data repository platforms, Master Data Management, and data integration solutions.

Proven background in Investment Data Management Domain that includes exposure to building master data applications such as Security Master, and building out Book of Records such as Account and Investment Book of Records (ABOR/IBOR)

Experience in modern data platforms to support both descriptive and predictive data analysis capabilities across the firm.

Experience in working closely with technology teams in implementing both relational and non-relational data platforms.

Functional understanding of data engineering principles, best practices, and supporting technologies.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

What Makes You Stand Out?

Foster collaborative working relationships with global teams, internal colleagues, and third-party suppliers.

Proven experience in taking a hands-on and entrepreneurial approach to problem solving finding the right balance between tactical and strategic solutions.

Exposure to products like Charles River, State Street Alpha, and Factset

Experience in developing and rolling out light weight governance processes to promote a culture of implementing strong data management practices in a decentralized model

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 20,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $23 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer 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 [email protected]