Partner Integration Associate Project Manager
Company: Mercer Advisors
Location: Denver
Posted on: February 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Why Work at Mercer Advisors? For
40 years, Mercer Advisors has worked with families to help them
amplify and simplify their financial lives. How? By integrating
financial planning, investment management, tax, estate, insurance,
and more, all managed by a single team. Today we proudly serve over
31,300 families in more than 90 cities across the U.S. Ranked the 1
RIA Firm in the nation by Barron's, we are an independent, national
fiduciary legally obligated to always act in the best interest of
our clients.* Mercer Advisors offers a distinct work environment
that stands out in the financial industry. Our overall employee
base and client-facing team are composed of 50% women, reflecting
our commitment to diversity. We attract top talent from across the
country, with no formal headquarters and flexible working
arrangements, allowing us to assemble the best team possible. Join
us and be a part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact
on the financial lives of families across the country. * Mercer
Advisors was ranked 1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in
assets. The Barron's top RIA ranking is based on a combination of
metrics – including size, growth, service quality, technology,
succession planning and others. No fee was paid for participation
in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron's
to use the ranking in marketing. Please see important information
about the ranking criteria methodology here. Job Summary: The
Partner Integration Associate Project Manager will be an important
member of a focused team that is responsible for integrating
acquired registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms methodically,
efficiently and effectively to deliver value, promote
standardization, realize economies of scale and reduce risk. This
role will deal with all phases of integrating an acquired firm; the
position will focus heavily on supporting various data management
projects to move the integration process forward. This will
include, but not be limited to, organizing, reconciling and
validating data and performing various operations tasks to progress
the integration process forward. In addition, the position will
require adherence to project timelines, deadlines and deliverables
and holding internal and external stakeholders accountable to
meeting established target completion dates. General knowledge of
investment operations and superior skills in Microsoft Excel are
essential. The Associate Project Manager must be highly organized,
possess the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
simultaneously, think critically and work easily through roadblocks
and obstacles. Moreover, the position requires outstanding
communication skills (including understanding the "audience,"
responsiveness, promptness, patience and clarity) and superior
attention to detail. Essential Job Functions for the Associate
Project Manager will include: Support, assist and take direction
from Sr. Project Managers in integrating multiple acquired firms
simultaneously. Managing the transition of clients to Mercer
agreements, including the creation of individual agreements,
dissemination to clients and tracking and archiving executed
agreements. Assist in the transition of custodial relationships
from the acquired firm to Mercer Advisors. Facilitate the
structuring and mapping of acquired firms' client relationship
management systems to Mercer's Salesforce. Support other
integration process sequences, including in the areas of
compliance, marketing and information technology (as directed and
with guidance provided). Record integration target deadline dates,
generate progress reports and hold internal stakeholders
accountable for meeting deadlines. Assist in the preparation of
agendas for biweekly integration status update meetings with
acquired firms, attend and participate in those meetings, and lead
those meetings in the absence of Sr. Project Managers. Be the
facilitator of the change management of business tasks and
processes. Work proactively with the acquired firm and existing
Mercer departments and Partner Development Team to facilitate a
seamless transition while knowing when to manage up, down, or
across business functions to mitigate roadblocks/stressors that
exist within migrations depending heavily on organizational and
active listening skills. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Minimum three to five years of financial services industry
experience with a high level of knowledge of investment operations.
Possess superior communication and project management skills to
coordinate multiple stakeholders, overcome individual employee's
resistance and other obstacles and drive stakeholders to the
desired, successful outcome. Expressly focused on "getting things
done" and works easily through roadblocks and obstacles Excellent
proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Naturally curious with a desire to
learn new processes with a desire to document and continuously
improve workflows on an ongoing basis. Client-centric approach
required Superior verbal, written, analytical and organizational
skills Experience working with high-level, busy professionals in a
demanding environment with specific knowledge with how to interface
with entrepreneurial, "Type A" personalities. Enjoy being part of a
team. Must be highly flexible and confidential with all matters.
Working Conditions: Professional home office work environment,
business hours with some early morning or late day calls and travel
as required by the business, standing, and sitting, no heavy
lifting over 20 lbs. Ability to travel up to 20% of working hours.
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 $60,000—$70,000 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 Short-Term Disability; Accident;
Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Three medical
plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a
Traditional Co-Pay medical plan. Health Savings Account (HSA) with
company contributions on a per pay period basis 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 with 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 (6 weeks) Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any
supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (6 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 Pet Insurance We are not accepting unsolicited
resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.
Mercer Advisors provides equal employment opportunity to all
applicants and employees without regard to age, color, disability,
gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual
orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental
disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other
characteristic protected by law in accordance with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws. Mercer Advisors provides equal
employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and employee
relations, including recruitment, hiring, training and development,
promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, layoff, compensation,
benefits, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of
employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local
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Advisors, please email PeopleTeam@merceradvisors.com.
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