Executive Compensation Consultant

Marsh; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh in London is seeking an Executive Compensation Consultant to join our team in a hybrid role, requiring three days in the office per week. You will work with Remuneration Committees and management to diagnose client issues and develop executive remuneration solutions, collaborating with the Reward team.

As a core team member, you will manage project deliverables, draft reports, design incentive plans, and present to senior stakeholders while maintaining high-quality outputs and budgets.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in executive remuneration (consulting preferred).
• Background in accounting, legal, tax or actuarial fields is relevant.
• Excellent written and presentation skills with strong MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to interpret data and tell compelling stories.

Responsibilities

• Manage project deliverables for Remuneration Committee or Executive Committee meetings and build trusted advisor relationships.
• Draft and review reports and analysis; design incentive plans and remuneration policies for IPOs or M&A activity.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality work while managing project budgets.
• Attend and present at client meetings with senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to market development and thought leadership pieces, reinforcing Mercer’s position as a global HR consulting leader.
• Contribute to project proposals and marketing initiatives to attract new business.
• Maintain broad knowledge of Marsh’s offerings, connecting clients with relevant services and internal teams.

Skills

Executive remuneration

Client engagement

Project management

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Marsh’s Executive Remuneration team focuses on providing high-quality, tailored, and independent consulting advice on remuneration and our advice is relied upon at the highest levels of corporate decision making, including the Board of Directors and C-Suite executives for companies in the UK and beyond.

We provide best-in-class consulting, rigorous analytics, and data-driven insights to help organisations of all sizes and industries ensure their executive reward strategy supports the needs of the business and reinforces success.

We’re looking for an Executive Compensation Consultant to join the team in London. This is a hybrid role, with a requirement to work in the office three days per week.

The role: Executive Compensation Consultant

As a core member the team, you’ll work with a diverse range of clients and industries, taking on roles as project manager to help diagnose client issues and develop executive remuneration solutions for Remuneration Committees and management. You will collaborate with our Reward team, which supports broader workforce reward strategies.

We will rely on you to:

• Manage project deliverables to prepare for Remuneration Committee or Executive Committee meetings. Serve as a point of contact for clients and to build trusted advisor relationships.
• Draft and review reports and analysis. Support the design of solutions, including incentive plans, remuneration policy reviews, and strategies in the context of IPOs or M&A activity.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality work while managing project budgets.
• Attend and present at client meetings with senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to market development and thought leadership pieces, reinforcing Mercer’s position as a global HR consulting leader.
• Contribute to project proposals and marketing initiatives to attract new business.
• Maintain broad knowledge of Marsh’s offerings, connecting clients with relevant services and internal teams.

What you need to have:

• 4+ years of experience in executive remuneration / executive compensation (consulting preferred).
• Professional qualifications and experience from accounting, legal, tax or actuarial backgrounds are also relevant.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proven analytical and technical skills, especially in Excel.
• Excellent written and presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret data, tell compelling stories, and solve complex problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage clients effectively and influence stakeholders.
• Exceptional organisational and project management abilities.
• Attention to detail.

What makes you stand out:

• A professional, collaborative, and consultative approach.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset.
• Ownership-oriented, with accountability for deliverables.
• Strong problem-solving skills, applying logic and experience to develop client solutions.
• Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to mentor and develop others.

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.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is 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, visit marsh.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 [e-mail].

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.