Health and Benefits Consulting Intern- Nashville- College Program 2026

Marsh McLennan • Nashville, TN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re Mercer – we believe in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries.

THE POSITION: Health and Benefits Consulting Intern

Mercer’s 2,500+ US Health Consultants deliver disciplined, consistent approaches to benchmarking, data analytics, financial management, marketing, compliance and communication. Our client focus, integrity, expertise, and innovation are why clients choose Mercer. We are committed to setting the industry standard for ethical and transparent business practices. To learn more about Mercer’s Health practice, please visit https://www.mercer.com/what-we-do/health-and-benefits.html

Requirements

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to function well in a team environment
• Creative problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in business, math, statistics, economics, health policy or related liberal arts major
• Status as a currently enrolled student; candidates should have an expected graduation date in the Fall of 2026 or Spring of 2027
• Minimum preferred GPA: 3.0/4.0
• Legal work authorization in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
• Seeking candidates local to the Nashville area. This summer internship will be held in the Mercer office located in Nashville. Mercer will not offer relocation assistance for this internship.

Responsibilities

• Collection and analysis of health care claims and utilization data including cost projections and evaluations
• Assist in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process on behalf of a clients
• Assist senior consultants to review client needs, suitable approaches and implementation strategies
• Model employee benefits contributions to meet employer objectives
• Help prepare and write client communications, including reports, spreadsheets and presentations

Benefits

• Be challenged to deliver effective solutions for major organizations and have a direct impact on their employees
• Fine tune your natural skills and learn new ones
• Opportunity to work with some of the smartest people in the industry
• First-hand exposure to client work
• Fun social and professional development events throughout the summer

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern