Career Consulting 2025 Summer Associate (MBA or Masters Track)
Recruitment began on January 14, 2025 and the job listing expires on January 29, 2025.
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Career Consulting team at Mercer. This role will be based in Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, or Dallas. This is a hybrid role that requires working at least three days a week in the office.
As a first-year MBA or Master’s student, the first step in your career with Mercer’s Career business is as a Career Summer Associate. 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.
Responsibilities
* 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 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, spanning areas such as business strategy, corporate performance, compensation and rewards practices, 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 2025 or Spring 2026.
* Significant coursework in 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.
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 an 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.
Application Instructions:
* Required Documents: To be considered for this role, please submit both a resume and a cover letter as part of your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
* Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted by January 28th at 11:59 PM EST.
The applicable hourly rate for this role ranges from $65-75, depending on location.
Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work, and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people.
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.
Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections, and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week.
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