Workforce and Rewards Summer Associate (MBA or Master's Track) - Summer 2027

Company: Mercer Description: We are seeking a talented individual to join our Workforce and Rewards team, part of our People and Investments business at Marsh.

This role will be based in Los Angeles, CA. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. Marsh Workforce and Rewards 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. As a first year MBA or Master’s student, the first step in your career with Marsh People and Investments business is as a Workforce and Rewards 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.

A Workforce and Rewards 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 Marsh People and Investment business, 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 Marsh People and Investments 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 2027 or Spring 2028 • 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 • Marsh People and Investments 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. Application Instructions (Please Read): • 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 December 6, 2026 at 11:59pm PST . • Please apply only to the location you are genuinely interested in.

This posting is specifically for our Los Angeles office , so please DO NOT submit applications to multiple postngs for the same role across different locations.

• When creating your application, we recommend using your permanent home address and your personal email address rather than your school email address.

• Applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis but all candidates will be reviewed once applications close (EOD December 6th) • If selected, there are two rounds of virtual Zoom-based interviews.

Further timing and instructions will be provided at that time. The applicable hourly rate for this role ranges from $65-75, depending on location. Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is 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, visit marsh.

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. Marsh 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 colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.