About the role#
This is a full-time summer internship for 2027 based in New York. You will join the Workforce and Rewards team as a Summer Analyst Intern. This role supports client engagements across various industries by helping to diagnose challenges and design talent solutions. You will work alongside senior clients and internal experts to improve business performance through people-focused strategies.
What you'll do#
- Research industry and organization-specific issues including business strategy, compensation practices, and HR transformation.
- Collect and examine data to build solutions tailored to client needs.
- Analyze client strategic, financial, and organizational information to provide insights for project teams.
- Participate in team problem-solving sessions to shape practical solutions for client challenges.
- Support the development of reports, presentations, and recommendations that translate analysis into actionable results.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program with an expected graduation date in Spring 2028.
- Strong academic achievement.
- A genuine interest in human capital consulting.
- Enthusiasm for learning and applying new digital tools and AI technologies.
- Legal work authorization to work in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship.
- Relevant coursework in Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Communications, or Psychology.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Modality: Hybrid, with a requirement to work in the office at least three days per week.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship for Summer 2027.
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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