Central Zone Practice Leader

Job ID: R_365282Company: MercerLocation: Chicago, Illinois, United States of AmericaEmployment type: RegularCategory: ConsultingIndustry: Real EstateSalary: 345000Posted: 2026-09-21

We are seeking a talented individual to join our US Health team, part of our people and investments business at Marsh. This role will be based in Chicago. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

The Central Zone Practice Leader is one of four Zone Practice Leaders in the US. You will have direct responsibility for driving financial performance, developing clients and top talent. You will be part of a collaborative national team executing our "One Firm" strategy bridging our business lines and geographies. This is a Partner level opportunity with the global leader in health and benefits consulting.

We will count on you to:

• Guide and direct the Office Practice Leaders (OPL) in the Central US zone

• Use your business leadership experience to guide a powerhouse team of consultants and the financial operations of the market

• Partner with market geography leadership, sales and other Practices to expand business relationships

• Contribute to the overall growth of our business

• Collaborate across our one enterprise

• Identify, design, recommend, and implement efficient, innovative business solutions for client's complex challenges

What you need to have:

• BA/BS degree

• Proven leadership and consulting experience in Health & Benefits

• Proven success managing, including management of people and costs, driving sales and revenue growth

• A proven, inclusive leader able to build diverse teams

What makes you stand out:

• Proven experience as a confident leader with exceptional communication skills who can bring out creativity and provoke innovative thought in others

• Demonstrated understanding of the US Health Central zone and the levers to build strong networks and branding

• Curious nature with a proven history of providing an innovative approach to business needs

Why join our team:

• 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 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.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is 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, visit marsh.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 click.appcast.io.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $212,000 to $318,000.

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.