Company:
Mercer

Description:

Career Consulting Associate - College Program 2027

Mercer A Marsh business- is uniquely qualified to help organizations design and execute sophisticated workforce strategies, whether it's for a multinational organization or a local company attempting to grow within its market. We provide best-in-class consulting, rigorous analytics, and data-driven insights that help organizations make fact-based decisions.

In this position, you will work with a broad range of clients and industries in a stimulating environment, participating as an integral member of project teams to diagnose issues and design strategic solutions that support clients' success. A Career Associate collaborates with colleagues on numerous and varied projects in a learning-oriented environment and contributes to projects in multiple practice areas.

To learn more about Mercer's Career practice, please visit https://www.mercer.com/what-we-do/workforce-and-careers.html

We will count on you to:

• Work with a project team, helping with strategy, project timelines and budgets, and conducting client research

• Assist in the preparation of client communications and presentations; including but not limited to recommendations for boards of directors, executives, senior management, and HR leaders

• Participate in client engagement meetings and presentations

• Review clients' strategic business objectives and their implications for rewards, leadership, organization performance, and other HR policies and practices

• Conduct research and analysis on industry and organization-specific issues, that may span areas such as business strategy, corporate performance, compensation and rewards practices and trends, global expansion, and best practices in career management

• Provide guidance and training to less experienced colleagues on Mercer tools and methodologies

What you need to have:

• Progress toward first year completion of an MBA or master's degree with an expected graduation year of December 2026 or Spring 2027

• Significant coursework in a combination of finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, HR, and/or accounting

• At least three years of relevant work experience

• Project management experience; Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously; strong attention to detail

• Legal work authorization to work in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future is required.

What makes you stand out?

• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office- specifically Excel and PowerPoint

• Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Intellectual curiosity; seeking opportunities to develop new skills and apply critical thinking to solve problems

• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate with others in a skillful and engaging manner

• Flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs

• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail

• Mercer a company of Marsh- is committed to delivering an inclusive recruiting experience for all candidates, and that starts with ensuring we have a diverse array of applicants. If you meet some but not all of the "stand out" qualifications listed, we still encourage you to apply. There are many ways to build the skillset that will enable you to succeed in this role. Your background might be just what we're looking for in this role, or perhaps it may be a fit for another part of the organization, but we won't know unless you apply!

Why 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.

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh 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 reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.