About the role#
The Executive Rewards team at Mercer helps organizations design and assess performance measurement and rewards strategies. You will work with senior consultants to align client rewards programs with their business objectives. This internship provides exposure to how companies structure compensation, incentive plans, and benefits for their broad workforce and senior executives.
What you'll do#
- Provide quantitative and qualitative analytical support to project teams and senior consultants.
- Conduct research to understand industry and organization-specific issues.
- Analyze client strategic, financial, and organizational data to develop insights.
- Perform financial analyses of industry sectors and client peer groups.
- Collaborate with team members to structure analyses and present findings.
- Assist in creating presentations for boards of directors, senior executives, and HR leaders.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2028.
- Preferred focus in mathematics, statistics, business administration, finance, or economics.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience or knowledge in data analysis, project management, and presentation design.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
- Legal work authorization to work in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Louisville, Kentucky.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 through August 13, 2027).
- Work Modality: Hybrid (minimum of three days per week in the office or with clients).
- Employment: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Paid internship.
About Mercer
Mercer provides professional services focused on health, wealth, and career management. The firm assists organizations with retirement readiness, talent decisions, and benefits design. It operates as part of Marsh and maintains a presence in 130 countries. The company employs over 90,000 people globally and is headquartered in New York.
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