About the role#
As a Workforce and Rewards Summer Associate, you will join the People and Investments team in Chicago. This internship is designed for first-year MBA or master’s students. You will work alongside project teams to diagnose client issues and design strategic solutions. This role involves collaborating with colleagues across various practice areas to support client success.
What you'll do#
- Support project teams with strategy, timelines, and budgets.
- Conduct research on industry and organization-specific issues.
- Assist in preparing client communications and presentations for executives and HR leaders.
- Participate in client engagement meetings.
- Review client business objectives and their impact on rewards, leadership, and HR policies.
- Provide guidance and training to less experienced colleagues on internal tools and methodologies.
What you'll need#
- Progress toward an MBA or master’s degree with a graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028.
- Significant coursework in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, HR, or accounting.
- At least three years of relevant work experience.
- Experience with project management and organizational tasks.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Skills in data analysis and presentation design.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Legal work authorization in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Chicago, Illinois.
- The position is a hybrid role requiring at least three days per week in the office.
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
About Mercer
Mercer provides professional services focused on health, wealth, and career management. The firm assists organizations with retirement readiness, talent decisions, and benefits design. It operates as part of Marsh and maintains a presence in 130 countries. The company employs over 90,000 people globally and is headquartered in New York.
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