Principal – Executive Rewards, Client Impact and Delivery

Marsh McLennan

. Independently lead consulting projects for clients, including diagnosis frameworks and methodologies addressing executive and non-executive reward needs .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced technical expertise in executive reward and a client-centric mindset, with a proven track record in consulting solutions and the ability to manage complex projects. Strong analytical skills and experience advising boards and remuneration committees are essential for success in this role.

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Advanced Technical Expertise In Executive RewardExperience Advising Boards Or Remuneration CommitteesDemonstrated Analytical And Problem-Solving SkillsAdvanced User Of ExcelExperience With VBA, R, Python, Tableau Or Power BI

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Hard Skills

Executive Reward ExpertiseAnalytical TechniquesConsulting Solutions DeliveryProject ManagementBusiness Development Activity

Soft Skills

Client-Centric MindsetCoaching And Development SkillsCollaborative Team Environment

Tools & Technologies

ExcelVBARPythonTableauPower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Undergraduate QualificationPostgraduate And/Or Professional Qualifications

Industry Keywords

Governance StructuresRemuneration CommitteesData And AI In ConsultingIntellectual CapitalRegulatory Change

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonTableauVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently lead consulting projects for clients, including diagnosis frameworks and methodologies addressing executive and non-executive reward needs
Lead and develop the team delivering consulting work
Advise, attend and engage directly with boards, remuneration committees and executive teams on pay and governance structures
Contribute to business development with Markets & Growth and Solutions & Client Value activities in board and executive remuneration
Develop and apply new methods, best practices, analytical techniques and improvements
Strengthen Mercer’s intellectual capital and service delivery
Build and maintain trusted client relationships
Attend board and remuneration committee meetings where required and provide clear advice
Coach colleagues, develop skills and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team environment
Shape the evolving role of judgment, governance and client relationships as data and AI handle more analytical groundwork

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced technical expertise in executive reward
Ability to work across other areas of the Workforce Solutions portfolio when needed
Experience advising boards or remuneration committees directly
Experience presenting and discussing recommendations with senior stakeholders
Experience in a consulting environment or a senior internal role
Track record of delivering consulting solutions
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage complex and ongoing projects
Advanced user of Excel
Willingness to learn new systems and platforms as required
Relevant undergraduate qualification (postgraduate and/or professional qualifications desirable)
Client-centric mindset
Experience contributing to business development activity
Experience with VBA, R, Python, Tableau or Power BI is a differentiator
Genuine interest in executive remuneration, industry developments and regulatory change
Appropriate approval to work in Australia
Successful applicants must complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Interesting work and supportive leaders
Vibrant and inclusive culture
Flexible work environment
Career opportunities
Benefits and rewards to enhance well-being
Flexibility of working remotely
Collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office