Support senior consultants on employee benefits strategy projects by gathering and analysing benefits data, preparing client presentations and reports, participating in workshops, and collaborating across teams to deliver Health, Risk, Pensions, Lifestyle, and Culture benefits insights.
Company:MercerDescription:
We are seeking a motivated Associate Consultant to join our Benefits Strategy Consulting team at Mercer. In this role, you will support the delivery of strategic consulting services to clients, working alongside senior team members to help shape employee benefits programs that align with client goals.
The successful candidate can be based out of our Glasgow or London offices on a hybrid basis (3 days per week onsite).
We will count on you to:
- Support Senior Consultants in delivering strategic and management consulting projects related to employee benefits, including benchmarking, workforce profiling, engagement, and benefit alignment.
- Assist in gathering and analysing data to provide insights on Health, Risk, Pensions, Lifestyle, and Culture benefits programs.
- Contribute to the preparation of client presentations, reports, and proposals, and participate in client meetings and workshops.
- Collaborate with colleagues across Mercer and the wider Marsh group to promote Benefits Strategy solutions and support account management activities.
- Learn and develop your consulting skills by working closely with experienced team members and contributing to team initiatives.
What you need to have:
- Some relevant experience or exposure to Employee Benefits consulting or related fields such as Financial, Healthcare, Protection, or Lifestyle benefits.
- Basic understanding of consulting principles and client relationship management.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
What makes you stand out:
- A proactive and self-motivated approach with a desire to learn and grow professionally.
- Good attention to detail and ability to deliver quality work consistently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and colleagues.
- An independent thinker who can take initiative and contribute innovative ideas.
- A collaborative team player who supports others and contributes to a positive team environment.
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 collaborate with talented colleagues to create innovative solutions and make a meaningful impact for clients, colleagues, and communities.
- Our scale provides a wide range of career opportunities, alongside benefits and rewards designed to enhance your well-being.
- This role offers a generous bonus scheme to reward your success.
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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, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [email protected].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.Similar Jobs
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