Defined Benefit Implementation Analyst

MMC; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer is seeking a talented professional to join our Defined Benefit Implementation team in a remote role, focusing on pension plan administration and implementation support. You will contribute to requirements, testing, documentation, and technical specifications while ensuring delivery quality and meeting deadlines.

You will leverage analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues, support modifications based on client needs, and participate in both internal and client

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of defined benefit administration or implementation experience.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Strong skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Impressive analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform key implementation functions.
• Utilize analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Manage deliverables to the project plan.
• Actively participate in internal status calls.
• Actively participate in external/client status calls.
• Facilitate internal and external workshops (data, plan provisions, communications, trustee processing).
• Train the Delivery team.
• Thrives in an environment embracing AI and technology-enabled tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Access

Job description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Defined Benefit Implementation team at Mercer. This is a remote role. You can expect to work on a team focused on pension plan administration and implementation support, where analytical skills are used to keep project work accurate, timely, and aligned to client needs. The role involves contributing to requirements, testing, documentation, and technical specifications, while helping identify and resolve issues that could affect delivery quality. You will also be responsible for meeting assigned deadlines and supporting modifications based on specific client requirements.

We will count on you to:

• Perform key implementation functions
• Utilize your analytical and problem-solving skills
• Manage your deliverables to the project plan
• Actively participate in internal status calls
• Actively participate in external/client status calls
• Facilitate internal and external workshops (data, plan provisions, communications, trustee processing)
• Train the Delivery team
• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools

What you need to have:

• At least 3 years of defined benefit administration or implementation experience
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Strong skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong written communication skills
• Impressive analytical and problem-solving skills

What makes you stand out:

• Ability to identify and resolve issues and problems that will affect accuracy of the technical specifications.
• Exceptional Excel and Access skills
• Your ability to articulate why you are a good fit for this position
• Testing experience including developing and executing test plans

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 providing an inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best, most qualified people and value colleagues of all backgrounds, without regard to 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 require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [e-mail]

The applicable base salary range for this role is $59,500 to $119,500. 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.

Applications will be accepted until: December 31, 2026