Summer Intern – Benefits

Marsh McLennan

. Draft reports and communications based on input from local Mercer consultants .

Posted 9/23/2026internshipUnited StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in data analytics and project management, with a solid understanding of global benefits trends and program implementation.

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Data AnalyticsProject ManagementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Data AnalyticsProject ManagementReport DraftingBenefit Program ImplementationBenchmarking Reports

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationCritical ThinkingFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Global BenefitsHealth and Risk Group BenefitsVendor MarketplaceBenefit Program StrategiesMulti-Country Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft reports and communications based on input from local Mercer consultants
Liaise with Mercer consultants globally to draft responses to client questions on non-US benefits issues
Work with the project manager on significant multi-country projects, including country benefit set-ups, benchmarking reports, international benefit program pooling, and program implementation
Serve as a day-to-day contact and liaison for global benefits coordination
Communicate timelines and deliverables
Consolidate information for review by senior consultants
Develop queries on local consultants’ input for discussion with the project manager
Assist senior consultants with reviewing client needs, recommending approaches, and implementing benefit program strategies
Acquire knowledge of the global vendor marketplace, plan designs, and renewal processes for health and risk group benefit programs
Self-manage an internship research project on global benefits trends
Present research findings at the end of the internship

Requirements

What you’ll need

Progress toward or completion of a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, business, international studies, math, statistics, economics, and/or related fields preferred
Currently enrolled student with expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028
Strong academic achievement demonstrated through rigorous coursework
Ability to successfully balance extracurricular activities
Legal work authorization to work in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis without sponsorship now or in the future
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
Flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs
Ability to partner and lead teams to deliver project objectives
Ability to work independently and on a team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with data analytics and project management
Intellectual curiosity and critical-thinking ability