Sr. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Consultant

Marsh McLennan•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) team at Mercer. This role can be based in New York City or Chicago and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. As a Senior Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Consultant on our M&A Advisory Services team, you will receive hands-on experience working with clients through all phases of a transaction. You’ll engage across Mercer’s diverse business lines—Health, Wealth, Career, Global Benefits Management and Regional Market Development, and the broader Marsh McLennan businesses —to design and execute human capital M&A strategies. This dynamic position challenges you to shape transformative deals that deliver lasting value and offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your industry knowledge, communication skills, project management skills, and your consulting acumen!

Requirements

BA/BS degree
5+ years of experience in M&A and/or HR role supporting business transformation initiatives; Consulting experience a plus
Proficient understanding of the M&A cycle, fundamental deal components
Proficient knowledge of HR function and responsibilities (e.g., total rewards, benefits, HR systems, etc.)
Proficient knowledge of business models, finance and industry terminology
Established project management capabilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Advanced in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with AI tools
Time management skills to complete tasks within assigned deadlines, showing reliability and consistency; an eager mindset
Ability to multitask and work across multiple projects simultaneously
Experience leading teams in matrixed environment; Including delegation of work and providing feedback to team members

Nice To Haves

Proactive mindset, significant personal initiative and professional drive, including intellectual curiosity and desire to learn
Ability to be successful in a fast-paced, changing environment & willingness to work at the pace and in the hours required by client M&A activity
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Collaborative and a team-oriented mindset
Understanding of organizational goals and metrics, aligning individual tasks to support broader team and company objectives

Responsibilities

Lead due diligence and transaction activities: data request and review process, development of quantitative analyses, and client and internal research to identify potential risks, costs, and integration considerations in M&A transactions to inform client on valuation for M&A targets and optimize performance when planning for integration and deal close.
Provide partnership, organization and momentum to cross-workstream Mercer teams and client teams to ensure M&A project success, providing project management to establish, maintain, and enhance project infrastructure
Collaborate with Mercer M&A Engagement Manager and/or M&A Market Leader, M&A Consultants and other Mercer Practice consultants by providing project management leadership to ensure the successful delivery of client solutions.
Lead small teams to ensure work products are completed on time and within budget and ensure coaching and development of junior team members.
Assist in identifying and closing on value added opportunities for clients throughout the M&A engagement.
Lead and support client-facing business development activities, including client research, prospect and proposal development, offers, drafting Engagement Letters, conducting conflict checks, and managing M&A protocols.
Lead internal initiatives that support practice and team development and business growth.