Recognizes and identifies strategic issues and research requirements for major new initiatives or markets that the Company is considering for non-organic opportunities.
Analyzes major competitor strategies, and identifies and monitors changing patterns of competition and recommended response.
Acts as a major resource to Company management for instant reaction, medium-term consideration or long term analysis of business issues proffered to the Company.
Keeps current on best practices and academic research papers to identify applications for improvement for Strategic Planning and Development protocols, standards, methodology and procedures.
Oversees all aspects of extremely complex projects, from start to finish, so that it is completed on schedule.
Responds to internal stakeholders' requests for special projects and analyses, and leads guidance and expertise on research matters requested by stakeholders.
Interprets research documentation of a difficult or obscure subject matter, and dissects findings into a perceptible and relatable Company format.
Oversees and guides the work of other Planning personnel on specific tasks and assignments, and serves as a mentor to lower level professional and support staff.
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, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [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.The applicable base salary range for this role is $164,200 to $328,300.The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.Skills Required
- Conduct advanced strategic research and market analysis
- Analyze competitor strategies and recommend responses
- Oversee and deliver extremely complex projects from start to finish
- Interpret complex or obscure research and translate findings for stakeholders
- Provide guidance and mentorship to lower-level planning staff
- Respond to internal stakeholder requests and lead special project analyses
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Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in more than 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has more than 7,000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh McLennan [NYSE: MMC].
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