We are seeking a talented individual to join our Career Consulting team at Mercer. This role will be based in Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Atlanta, GA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Washington D.C., Boston, MA; Louisville, KY; and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office or with clients.
Mercer is uniquely qualified to help organizations design and execute sophisticated workforce strategies, whether it’s for a multinational organization or a local company attempting to grow within its market. We provide best-in-class consulting, rigorous analytics, and data-driven insights that help organizations make fact-based decisions.
As an Executive Rewards Compensation Analyst, you will work closely with clients to support the design and implementation of executive compensation programs that align with their business strategy and governance requirements. This is a great opportunity to partner with senior executives, Board members, and HR leaders to optimize executive pay and incentives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market best practices.
We will count on you to:
Conduct research and analysis on executive compensation trends, governance, regulatory requirements, and market practices
Collect and analyze data relevant to executive pay programs, including benchmarking compensation levels as well as incentive plan design features
Assist in preparing materials for Board and Compensation Committee meetings
Participate in client meetings and contribute to discussions on executive compensation topics
Support knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the executive rewards practice
What you need to have:
Bachelor’s degree
12 - 36 months of experience working in a consulting firm or corporate role (preferably in executive compensation, total rewards, or finance)
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design
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, particularly in M&A situations
Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office— specifically Excel and PowerPoint
What makes you stand out?
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Finance/accounting background or experience
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 an impact on 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.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $75,500 to $151,000.
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.
Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh McLennan 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 reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.
Marsh McLennan 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 McLennan 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.