Workforce and Rewards Summer Associate (MBA or Master's Track) - Los Angeles - MBA Program 2027

Marsh McLennan•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Workforce and Rewards team, part of our People and Investments business at Marsh. This role will be based in Los Angeles, CA. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. Marsh Workforce and Rewards is uniquely qualified to help 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. As a first year MBA or Master’s student, the first step in your career with Marsh People and Investments business is as a Workforce and Rewards Summer Associate. In this position, you will work with a broad range of clients and industries in a stimulating environment, participating as an integral member of project teams to diagnose issues and design strategic solutions that support clients’ success. A Workforce and Rewards Associate collaborates with colleagues on numerous and varied projects in a learning-oriented environment and contributes to projects in multiple practice areas. To learn more about Marsh People and Investment business, please visit https://www.mercer.com/what-we-do/workforce-and-careers.html

Requirements

Progress toward first year completion of an MBA or master’s degree with an expected graduation year of December 2027 or Spring 2028
Significant coursework in a combination of finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, HR, and/or accounting
At least three years of relevant work experience
Project management experience
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously
strong attention to detail
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 is required

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office— specifically Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Intellectual curiosity; seeking opportunities to develop new skills and apply critical thinking to solve problems
Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate with others in a skillful and engaging manner
Flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs
Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

Work with a project team, helping with strategy, project timelines and budgets, and conducting client research
Assist in the preparation of client communications and presentations; including but not limited to recommendations for boards of directors, executives, senior management, and HR leaders
Participate in client engagement meetings and presentations
Review clients’ strategic business objectives and their implications for rewards, leadership, organization performance, and other HR policies and practices
Conduct research and analysis on industry and organization-specific issues, that may span areas such as business strategy, corporate performance, compensation and rewards practices and trends, global expansion, and best practices in career management
Provide guidance and training to less experienced colleagues on Marsh People and Investments tools and methodologies