Marsh Risk Early Career Program, Summer Intern 2027 – Forensic Accounting & Claims Services, NYC or Chicago

Marsh; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and professional develop.

Hybrid work environment

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Marsh is offering a Summer Intern position in the Marsh Risk Early Career Program for 2027, based in New York City or Chicago. The 10‑week internship provides exposure to Forensic Accounting & Claims Services (FACS) with guidance from seasoned professionals and a capstone presentation at the end.

The role requires a June 2027 start, a hybrid schedule with three days in the office, and the chance to join Marsh's full-time program for strong performers.

Qualifications

• Graduation date between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Legal work authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Build foundational knowledge of insurance and apply it to evaluating client risk and insurance options.
• Assist with preparation of financial analysis, financial modeling, and damages presentations.
• Assist with damage quantification and forensic investigation of matters including business interruption and property damage.
• Develop presentation skills by contributing to and presenting analytical findings to teams and clients.
• Contribute to industry initiatives, model maintenance, and team projects during the internship.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Special note: This position may close once a sufficient applicant pool has been reached, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Marsh Risk Early Career Program, Summer Intern 2027 – Forensic Accounting & Claims Services, NYC or Chicago

We are seeking talented individuals to join our Marsh Early Career Program Summer Internship, part of our Risk Consulting business at Marsh, within the Forensic Accounting and Claims Services (FACS) team. This role will be based in New York or Chicago with an anticipated start in June 2027. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Join Marsh's Early Career Program as a Summer Intern, a 10-week experience designed to provide you with the consulting toolkit you need to accelerate your career at Marsh. With guidance from experienced FACS professionals, you will work alongside the team to gain exposure to how accounting principles, financial analysis, and data-driven insights are applied to real-world client loss calculations.

As part of our program benefits, you will have a vibrant cohort community and a dedicated program team providing learning and development opportunities, a mentorship program, exposure to senior leaders, and valuable networking opportunities. You’ll end your internship with a summer capstone presentation, giving you the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned and present your work to your team and senior leadership.

Within Marsh Risk, our Risk Consulting Practice combines research, data, and analytics to help clients understand and manage complex risks. Our consultants assess physical and operational exposures, identify opportunities to strengthen resilience, and develop practical strategies that help protect people, property, and business operations.

Upon completing the summer internship, exceptional juniors may be offered the opportunity to join our full-time program at Marsh.

The Team

The Forensic Accounting and Claims Services (FACS) team at Marsh helps clients quantify, prepare, and resolve complex financial claims. By combining accounting expertise, data analysis, and a deep understanding of insurance and business operations. The team translates technical financial information into clear, well-supported conclusions. FACS professionals work closely with clients, insurers, attorneys, and other stakeholders to deliver accurate analyses and practical guidance throughout the claims process.

We will count on you to:

• Build foundational knowledge of insurance and apply it to evaluating client risk and insurance options.
• Assist with preparation of financial analysis, financial modeling, and other presentation of damages.
• Assist with various damage quantification and forensic investigation of matters including business interruption, property damage, and fidelity claims.
• Develop your presentation skills and confidence by contributing to and presenting analytical findings to internal teams and clients.
• Contribute to industry-specific initiatives, model maintenance, and other team projects throughout the internship.

What you need to have:

• Graduation date between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Self-motivated with strong oral and written communication skills
• Interest in forensic accounting and claim preparation, insurance, risk management, or learning how organizations respond to and manage risk
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple responsibilities effectively
• 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, in other words, you must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Green Card holder at the time of application

What makes you stand out?

• Interest in forensic accounting and claim preparation.
• Intent in pursuing CPA designation.
• Experience using Excel or other data tools through coursework, projects, or other experiences to interpret technical information.
• Ability to take technical or analytical information and present it clearly to others.
• Client-focused mindset with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly rate for this role is $28/hr. Please note that the salary is standardized per location and not subject to negotiation.

In addition, we offer:

• Mentorship and professional development support
• Hybrid work environment, offering a mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility
• Opportunities to participate in local office events and networking activities

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.

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.