Engagement Lead - Risk Consulting

Marsh; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh seeks a VP, Engagement Lead to shape and deliver high-impact risk consulting engagements for flagship clients. You will lead teams in data collection, analysis, and presentation development, and drive complex proposals to fuel business growth.

In this senior role you will partner with clients to define methodologies, manage senior stakeholder discussions, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional client outcomes. Hybrid work with a global client base.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in risk consulting or a closely related client-facing role.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex client projects and engagements.
• Ability to foster client relationships for existing business and future opportunities.
• Strong data-driven analysis, problem-solving, and actionable client recommendations.
• Experience coaching or mentoring colleagues on project work and client delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead complex research and analysis strategies that support high-impact client work.
• Direct teams in data collection, documentation, and synthesis to deliver quality insights and recommendations.
• Drive the development of large and complex project proposals to support client growth and new business opportunities.
• Review and enhance presentations, slide decks, and client-facing communications for quality, clarity, and readiness.
• Advise clients on project methodologies, approaches, and tools that strengthen risk programs and strategic initiatives.
• Lead internal and client meetings, shape discussion strategy, and drive progress across key projects.
• Manage complex and unique client engagements while delivering strong outcomes and an exceptional client experience.

Skills

Risk consulting experience

Client facing

Leadership

Data-driven analysis

Mentoring colleagues

Job description

The VP, Engagement Lead applies advanced industry knowledge to develop complex research and analysis strategies and leads teams in data collection and documentation to deliver best-in-class guidance to clients. This role independently drives the development of large-scale project proposals to support business growth and expand client relationships. The VP, Engagement Lead reviews and refines complex presentations, slide decks, and client communications to ensure quality and readiness for delivery. This role also partners with clients to shape and evolve project approaches, methodologies, and tools that support successful risk programs and strategic initiatives. In addition, the VP, Engagement Lead develops meeting strategies for internal and client discussions, facilitates key conversations, and leads complex or unique client engagements to deliver exceptional results.

We will count on you to:

• Develop and lead complex research and analysis strategies that support high-impact client work
• Direct teams in data collection, documentation, and synthesis to deliver quality insights and recommendations
• Drive the development of large and complex project proposals to support client growth and new business opportunities
• Review and enhance presentations, slide decks, and client-facing communications for quality, clarity, and readiness
• Advise clients on project methodologies, approaches, and tools that strengthen risk programs and strategic initiatives
• Lead internal and client meetings, shape discussion strategy, and drive progress across key projects
• Manage complex and unique client engagements while delivering strong outcomes and an exceptional client experience

What you need to have:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in risk consulting or a closely related field in a client facing role.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex client projects and engagements.
• Ability to manage and foster client relationships for existing business and future opportunities.
• Demonstrated strength in data-driven analysis, problem-solving, and developing actionable client recommendations.
• Experience coaching, guiding, or mentoring colleagues on project work and client delivery

What makes you stand out:

• Proven success guiding clients through complex risk programs or strategic initiatives
• Ability to translate complex data and analysis into clear, actionable client guidance
• Experience leading high-visibility meetings and facilitating discussions with senior stakeholders
• Strong executive presence and confidence in managing sophisticated client relationships
• Demonstrated success delivering exceptional results on unique or challenging engagements

Why join our team:

• Work on impactful, complex client projects that shape risk strategy and business outcomes
• Collaborate with talented colleagues in a dynamic, client-focused environment
• Grow your career through challenging work, meaningful client exposure, and leadership opportunities
• Be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional quality, insight, and results

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, 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 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 $112,600 to $239,800.

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.