Career Consulting Associate (MBA Track) – Dallas – MBA Program 2026

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer is seeking a talented individual to join our Career Consulting team in a hybrid role that requires in-office presence at least three days a week. You will work with clients across industries to diagnose issues and design strategic solutions that support career success.

As a Career Associate, you’ll collaborate on project teams, gain exposure to business strategy, compensation and rewards practices, and learn Mercer tools and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Progress toward first-year MBA or master's degree with expected graduation in 2025/2026.
• Strong coursework in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, HR, or accounting.
• At least three years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent project management and ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a project team on strategy, timelines and budgets.
• Prepare client communications and presentations for boards and HR leaders.
• Participate in client engagement meetings and presentations.
• Review clients' business objectives and implications for rewards and policies.
• Conduct research on industry and organization issues across topics.
• Provide guidance and training on Mercer tools and methodologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

MBA coursework/masters degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company:
Mercer

Description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Career Consulting team at Mercer. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Mercer is uniquely qualified to help organizations design and execute sophisticated workforce strategies, whether it is 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.

In this position, you will work with a broad range of clients and industries in a stimulating environment, participating as an integral member of project teams to diagnose issues and design strategic solutions that support clients success. A Career Associate collaborates with colleagues on numerous and varied projects in a learning-oriented environment and contributes to projects in multiple practice areas.

To learn more about Mercer's Career practice, please visit https://www.mercer.com/what-we-do/workforce-and-careers.html

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 2025 or Spring 2026
• 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.

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 [e-mail].

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.