Summer Analyst, Career Consulting

Job Description

This job description outlines an exciting opportunity for a Summer Analyst within Mercer’s dynamic Career Consulting team, a business of Marsh McLennan. This role offers hands-on experience in human capital consulting within a global leader.

Job Title: Summer Analyst, Career Consulting

Company: Mercer (a Marsh McLennan business)

Locations: Los Angeles, CA or Seattle, WA

Work Model: Hybrid (minimum three days a week in the office)

About Mercer and the Career Practice

Mercer is a recognized leader in helping organizations worldwide design and execute sophisticated workforce strategies. Whether working with multinational corporations or local companies, Mercer provides best-in-class consulting, rigorous analytics, and data-driven insights to enable fact-based decision-making. The Career practice specifically focuses on improving business performance through people, offering integrated solutions across various human capital domains. To learn more, visit mercer.com/what-we-do/workforce-and-careers.html.

Role Overview: Summer Analyst, Career Team

As a Summer Analyst, you will be an integral member of project teams, supporting client engagements across diverse industries. This role provides a unique opportunity to help diagnose client challenges and contribute to the design of strategic talent solutions. You will gain practical exposure to Mercer’s integrated approach, combining hands-on research, modeling, and problem-solving with client interaction. You will work closely with senior clients and internal experts in a collaborative, learning-oriented environment.

Key Areas of Contribution:

• Rewards
• HR Transformation
• Talent Strategy
• Workforce Planning & Analytics
• Communications

Key Responsibilities (What You Will Count On To Do):

• Conduct research and analysis to understand industry and organization-specific issues, including business strategy, corporate performance, compensation and rewards practices/trends, global expansion, and best practices in talent management.
• Collect and examine data relevant to developing tailored client solutions.
• Analyze clients’ strategic, financial, and organizational information to provide insights for more senior project team members.
• Participate in team brainstorming sessions to develop client recommendations.
• Prepare client presentations, including recommendations for boards of directors, executives, senior management, and HR leaders.

What You Need To Have (Required Qualifications):

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program.
• Expected graduation date: Between Spring 2027 and Spring 2028.
• Strong academic achievement demonstrated through rigorous coursework and the ability to successfully balance extra-curricular activities.
• A strong interest in human capital consulting.
• 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 (Preferred Qualifications):

• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of data analysis, storytelling with data, and presentation design.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Intellectual curiosity, seeking opportunities to develop new skills and apply critical thinking and innovative solutions.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate skillfully, engagingly, and proactively.
• Strong time management skills, with flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs.
• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Why Join Our Team (Benefits of Working at Mercer):

• Professional Development: We support your growth through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• Inclusive Culture: Work with talented colleagues in a vibrant and inclusive culture to create new solutions and impact colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Career Opportunities & Well-being: Our scale provides a range of career opportunities, along with benefits and rewards to enhance your overall well-being.

Compensation:

• The applicable hourly rate for this role is $27/hour.

Application Instructions & Process (What’s Next):

Required Documents:

• To be considered, you must submit both a resume and a cover letter as part of your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Details:

• When filling out your application, ensure you provide your permanent home address and use your personal email address (not a school email address).

Application Deadline:

• All applications must be submitted by March 13th, 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon) EDT.

First Round Interviews:

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, but all candidates will be reviewed once applications close.
• If selected, first-round interviews consist of an on-demand digital video interview through the Phenom platform.
• Following the completion of the digital video interview, qualified candidates will be notified of next steps. Further timing and instructions will be provided at that time.

About Marsh McLennan & Our Commitment

Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), a global leader in risk, reinsurance, and capital, people, and investments, and management consulting. With annual revenue exceeding $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan advises clients in 130 countries, helping to build confidence and foster thriving environments through the power of perspective. Learn more about Mercer at mercer.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. We are committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity across various characteristics protected by applicable law, including 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, and veteran status. If you require accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

Hybrid Work Policy:

Marsh McLennan is committed to a hybrid work model, which offers the flexibility of remote work alongside the benefits of in-office collaboration, connections, and professional development. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will also identify at least one “anchor day” per week for full team in-person collaboration.