Senior Lead Consultant Mergers and Acquisitions

Marsh McLennan • Chicago, IL

5d • $169,000 - $338,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled individual to join our Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) team at Mercer a Marsh Business. This role will be based in New York or Chicago. This is a hybrid role that requires working at least three days a week in the office. As a Senior Lead Consultant in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), you will act as the M&A Managing Consultant leading M&A Coordinators and other nominated line-of-business consultants to ensure the successful delivery of client solutions and projects. You will manage large-scale M&A projects throughout national markets, driving business development and client engagement.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree.
• Extensive experience in managing complex M&A consulting projects and leading teams.
• Proven ability to engage with clients at senior levels and deliver impactful business solutions.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in people management and development.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.
• Core technology skills and appetite to learn new technologies and tech-driven solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional project management and strategic planning skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Experience working in a global, multi-market environment.
• Ability to develop innovative M&A solutions and intellectual capital.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth through critical commercial activities, such as relationship identification, development and expansion, originating and expanding opportunities
• Identify clients’ needs and define project scope and deliverables to meet their business objectives
• Oversee the work of M&A consultants and coordinators, including people management responsibilities such as hiring, performance evaluations, career development, and compensation decisions.
• Lead client-facing business development activities to identify and document new business opportunities. Bring an expansion mindset to all opportunities.
• Manage large-scale, complex M&A projects covering multiple countries and markets and serve as a senior advisory to the clients and Mercer project teams.
• Deliver assigned M&A business initiatives and contribute to the development of new M&A intellectual capital and marketing materials.
• Prepare periodic reports and analyses to plan and manage the M&A consulting services business.
• Monitor personal and team compliance with M&A policies and procedures.

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 an 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees