Marsh Benefits Summer Intern 2027

About the Role

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

Marsh People and Investments helps organizations design and execute sophisticated workforce strategies, whether for a multinational organization or a local company aiming to grow within its market. We provide best-in-class consulting, rigorous analytics, and data-driven insights that 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 in multiple markets with varying regulations worldwide. Central to our approach is knowledge sharing, which fosters collaboration between the Multinational Advisory team and local Mercer experts. This exchange of best practices, insights, and expertise strengthens our capacity to serve multinational clients effectively and efficiently across numerous countries.

Responsibilities

• Draft reports and other communications based on input from local Mercer consultants; liaise with Mercer consultants globally to provide initial draft responses to client questions on non-US benefits issues.
• Work with the project manager on significant multi-country projects; projects could include new country benefit set-ups, benchmarking reports, international benefit program pooling, programs implementation, etc.
• Serve as a day-to-day contact and liaison for global benefits coordination; communicate timeline and deliverables; consolidate information for review by more senior consultants; develop list of queries on local consultants' input for discussion with project manager.
• Assist senior consultants with 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 internship research project on global benefits trends and present findings at end of internship.

Qualifications

What you need to have:

• Progress toward or completion of a bachelor's degree with concentration(s) in actuarial science, business, international studies, math, statistics, economics, and/or related fields are preferred.
• Currently enrolled students with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
• Strong academic achievement demonstrated through rigorous coursework, and the ability to successfully balance extra-curricular 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:

• Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills. The ability to speak more than one language is a valuable asset.
• Ability to prioritize and handle 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; ability to work independently and on a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data analytics and project management.
• Intellectual curiosity: seeking opportunities to develop new skills and apply critical thinking to solve problems.

Why Join Our Team

• We support your growth in your best self 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 have an immediate impact for colleagues, clients and communities.