International Consulting Analyst - Early Career 2026
About The Position
We are seeking a talented individual to join our MMB Multinational Advisory team at Mercer. This role will be based in California (Irvine or San Francisco). This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. The International Consulting Analyst will support senior consultants in delivering global benefits advisory services to multinational clients. The team combines deep international benefits expertise with data-driven insights to help U.S. multinational organizations develop and implement effective global benefits strategies that enhance employee health and wellbeing. We will count on you to: Support senior consultants with global benefits design, funding strategy, competitive benchmarking, and benefits implementation for start-ups and established operations. Contribute to client benefits strategy development by interpreting and presenting benchmark data and ensuring proper implementation of plan and program changes. Collaborate with global consultants to draft client-ready communications and respond to benefit-related inquiries. Analyze data and research to support strategic recommendations and attend client meetings as part of the service team. Resolve client issues appropriately and escalate when necessary, maintaining professional standards and documentation practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and benchmark information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and working knowledge of the MS Office suite.
Nice To Haves
- Intellectual curiosity and passion for continuous learning.
- Experience or exposure to global health and welfare benefit products and services.
- Fluency in other languages and international experience are highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Support senior consultants with global benefits design, funding strategy, competitive benchmarking, and benefits implementation for start-ups and established operations.
- Contribute to client benefits strategy development by interpreting and presenting benchmark data and ensuring proper implementation of plan and program changes.
- Collaborate with global consultants to draft client-ready communications and respond to benefit-related inquiries.
- Analyze data and research to support strategic recommendations and attend client meetings as part of the service team.
- Resolve client issues appropriately and escalate when necessary, maintaining professional standards and documentation practices.
Benefits
- 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.
- health and welfare benefits
- tuition assistance
- 401K savings and other retirement programs
- employee assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
