Mercer Marsh Benefits Summer Intern - College Program 2026

Marsh McLennan • New York, NY

89d • $33 - $35 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking talented individuals to join our Multinational Advisory team at Mercer. This role will be based in one of the following offices: Chicago, New York, and San Francisco. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. Mercer helps 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. The Multinational Advisory team specializes in supporting multinational corporations by providing insights and solutions tailored to the challenges of operating in multiple markets with varying regulations worldwide. Central to our approach is knowledge sharing, which fosters collaboration between the Multinational Advisory team and local Mercer experts. This exchange of best practices, insights, and expertise strengthens our capacity to serve multinational clients effectively and efficiently across numerous countries.

Requirements

• Progress toward or completion of a bachelor's degree and concentration(s) in actuarial science, business, international studies, math, statistics, economics, and/or related fields are preferred.
• Status as currently enrolled students with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027.
• Strong academic achievement demonstrated through rigorous course work, and the ability to successfully balance extra-curricular activities.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to speak more than one language is a valuable asset.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment.
• Flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs.
• Ability to partner and lead teams to deliver project objectives; ability to work independently and on a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data analytics and project management.
• Intellectual curiosity: seeking opportunities to develop new skills and apply critical thinking to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Draft reports and other communications based on input from local Mercer consultants.
• Liaise with Mercer consultants globally to provide initial draft responses to client questions on non-US benefits issues.
• Work with the project manager on significant multi-country projects, including new country benefit set-ups, benchmarking reports, and international benefit program pooling.
• Serve as a day-to-day contact and liaison for global benefits coordination; communicate timeline and deliverables.
• Consolidate information for review by more senior consultants; develop a list of queries on local consultants' input for discussion with the project manager.
• Assist senior consultants with reviewing client needs, recommending suitable approaches, and helping implement benefit program strategies.
• Acquire knowledge about the global vendor marketplace, plan designs, and the renewal process for health and risk group benefit programs.
• Self-manage internship research project on global benefits trends and present findings at the end of the internship.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Engaging work and supportive leadership.
• Vibrant and inclusive culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree