Career Consulting Analyst- Washington DC-College Program 2027

Company:Mercer

Description:

WHO WE ARE

We’re Mercer – we believe in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries.

THE POSITION: Career Consulting Analyst

Mercer 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.

Mercer's Career Consultants work with clients around the world to engage their most important assets, their people. They partner with board members, senior executives, and HR leaders to optimize business performance through strategies that better manage, reward, and engage their people. Mercer brings clients a range of integrated solutions across six practice areas: Executive Rewards, Workforce Rewards, HR Transformation, Talent Strategy, Workforce Planning & Analytics, and Change Management and Communications.

The first step in your career with Mercer’s Career business is as a Consulting Analyst. Consulting Analysts work with a broad range of clients and industries, participating as a member of project teams to diagnose issues and design strategic solutions.

To learn more about Mercer’s Career practice, please visit

WHAT WE VALUE

· Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office—Word, 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

· Ability to work in teams and be flexible to work under tight deadlines and changing client needs

· Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· A bachelor's degree with graduation year in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. A focus in business, economics, finance, statistics, math, accounting, social science, or HR preferred.

· Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0

· 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

WHAT A TYPICAL DAY LOOKS LIKE

· Provide quantitative and qualitative analytical support to senior consultants and project teams

· Conduct research and analysis to understand industry and organization-specific issues, including business strategy, corporate performance, compensation and rewards practices and trends

· Analyze clients' strategic, financial, and organizational information to provide insights that will develop into career strategies and solutions

· Perform financial analyses of industry sectors and client peer groups

· Collaborate with project team on most effective ways to structure analyses and present information to meet client objectives

· Prepare client presentations to be presented to boards of directors, senior executives, and HR leaders

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

· Be challenged to deliver impactful solutions for major organizations and have a direct impact on their employees

· Fine tune your natural skills and learn new ones

· Opportunity to work with some of the smartest people in the industry

· Excellent growth, mobility and advancement opportunities

· Top benefits – generous PTO including vacation, sick, and even 1 day off for community service!

JOIN US

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients regardless of their gender expression or identity, marital or civil partnership status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We are proud of our inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work and thrive. We offer several Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that employees can participate in (MMC Pride, Rising Professionals, Racial, Ethnic & Multicultural Diversity). Learn more about our foundational values, mission and vision for the future by reviewing our Greater Good Policy.

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting View email address on aiapply.co applicable base salary range for this role is $59,000 to $118,000.The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.