Career Consulting Summer Associate (MBA or Master's Track) - National - MBA Program 2026

We will count on you to:

• Work with a project team, helping with strategy, project timelines and budgets, and conducting client research
• Assist in the preparation of client communications and presentations; including but not limited to recommendations for boards of directors, executives, senior management, and HR leaders
• Participate in client engagement meetings and presentations
• Review clients’ strategic business objectives and their implications for rewards, leadership, organization performance, and other HR policies and practices
• Conduct research and analysis on industry and organization-specific issues, that may span areas such as business strategy, corporate performance, compensation and rewards practices and trends, global expansion, and best practices in career management
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced colleagues on Mercer tools and methodologies

What you need to have:

• Progress toward first year completion of an MBA or master’s degree with an expected graduation year of December 2026 or Spring 2027
• Significant coursework in a combination of finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, HR, and/or accounting
• At least three years of relevant work experience
• Project management experience; Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously; strong attention to detail
• 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?

• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office— specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity; seeking opportunities to develop new skills and apply critical thinking to solve problems
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate with others in a skillful and engaging manner
• Flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs
• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Mercer is committed to delivering an inclusive recruiting experience for all candidates, and that starts with ensuring we have a diverse array of applicants. If you meet some but not all of the “stand out” qualifications listed, we still encourage you to apply. There are many ways to build the skillset that will enable you to succeed in this role. Your background might be just what we’re looking for in this role, or perhaps it may be a fit for another part of the organization, but we won’t know unless you apply!

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.

Application Instructions:

• Required Documents: To be considered for this role, please submit both a resume and a cover letter as part of your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted by December 7, 2025 at 11:59pm PST.
• When creating your application, we recommend using your permanent home address and your personal email address rather than your school email address.
• Applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis but all candidates will be reviewed once applications close (EOD December 7th)
• If selected, there are two rounds of virtual Zoom-based interviews. Further timing and instructions will be provided at that time.

The applicable hourly rate for this role ranges from $65-75, depending on location.