Marsh Benefits Summer Intern - College Program 2027

Role Overview

We are seeking talented individuals to join our Multinational Advisory team at Marsh People and Investments. This role will be based in one of our Chicago, New York, or San Francisco offices. This is a hybrid role requiring work in the office for at least three days per week.

Marsh People and Investments helps organizations design and execute sophisticated workforce strategies for multinational and local companies. We provide best-in-class consulting, rigorous analytics, and data-driven insights to help organizations make fact-based decisions.

The Multinational Advisory team specializes in supporting multinational corporations by providing insights and solutions tailored to the challenges of operating across multiple markets with varying global regulations. Central to our approach is knowledge sharing, which fosters collaboration between the Multinational Advisory team and local Mercer experts, strengthening our capacity to serve multinational clients effectively across numerous countries.

To learn more about Marsh People and Investments, please visit: Mercer Marsh Benefits.

Responsibilities

We will expect you to:

• Draft reports and communications based on input from local Mercer consultants; liaise globally with consultants to provide initial draft responses to client questions on non-US benefits issues.
• Work with the project manager on significant multi-country projects, which may include new country benefit set-ups, benchmarking reports, international benefit program pooling, or program implementation.
• Serve as a day-to-day contact and liaison for global benefits coordination; communicate timelines and deliverables, consolidate information for senior consultant review, and develop queries for local consultants.
• Assist senior consultants by reviewing client needs, recommending suitable approaches, and helping implement benefit program strategies.
• Acquire knowledge about the global vendor marketplace, plan designs, and the renewal process for health and risk group benefit programs.
• Self-manage an internship research project on global benefits trends and present findings at the end of the internship.

Qualifications

What we require:

• Progress toward or completion of a Bachelor’s degree with concentrations in actuarial science, business, international studies, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field are preferred.
• For currently enrolled students, an expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
• Strong academic achievement demonstrated through rigorous coursework and the ability to successfully balance extracurricular activities.
• 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.

What Makes You Stand Out

The following skills and attributes are highly valued:

• Excellent interpersonal and strong oral and written communication skills; proficiency in a second language is a valuable asset.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a demanding work environment.
• Flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs.
• Ability to partner and lead teams to deliver project objectives, alongside the capacity to work independently.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data analytics and project management.
• Intellectual curiosity, combined with a drive to develop new skills and apply critical thinking to solve problems.

Why Join Our Team

• We support your growth through professional development opportunities, engaging work, and supportive leadership.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and make an immediate impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.

About Marsh

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, embracing diversity across age, background, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, and many other protected characteristics. If you require accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.

Marsh operates under a hybrid work model, balancing the flexibility of remote work with the benefits of in-office collaboration and professional development. 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 designate at least one "anchor day" per week for full team in-person collaboration.