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Marsh & McLennan

Brokers insurance and runs risk and HR consulting

Executive Rewards Consulting Associate

Full-TimePosted on 10/22/2026
$75.5k - $151k+ Performance-based incentives
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's, MBA
Seattle, WA, USA
HybridHybrid; at least three days per week in the local office or onsite with clients.
ConsultingHuman Capital & Change Consulting
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or a relevant field.
  • Two to five years of experience working in executive compensation or relevant experience.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
  • Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design.
  • Intellectual curiosity and willingness to develop new skills and apply critical thinking to solve problems.
  • Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate skillfully and engagingly.
  • Flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs, particularly in M&A situations.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct research and analysis on executive compensation trends, governance, regulatory requirements, and market practices.
  • Collect and analyze data relevant to executive pay programs, including benchmarking compensation levels and incentive plan design features.
  • Use AI and technology-enabled tools in the work environment.
  • Assist in preparing materials for Board and Compensation Committee meetings.
  • Participate in client meetings and contribute to discussions on executive compensation topics.
  • Support knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the executive rewards practice.
Desired Qualifications
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel.
  • Finance or accounting background or experience.
  • Experience consulting with external clients.
  • A graduate diploma, such as an MBA in a relevant field.

About the company

Marsh & McLennan Companies, which operates under the Marsh brand, is an insurance broker and consulting group serving businesses, governments and institutions worldwide. Its Marsh Risk unit arranges property, casualty, cyber and employee-benefit coverage, while Guy Carpenter places reinsurance for insurers. Mercer advises employers on pay, benefits, retirement and investments, and Oliver Wyman, Lippincott and NERA handle strategy, brand and economic consulting. Brokers earn commissions and fees from placing coverage, and consultants bill client fees or charge fees based on assets or plan members. The company traces its roots to 1871 and is headquartered in New York City.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York, NY

Founded

1871

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Consulting drives growth: Mercer and Oliver Wyman's group grew 8% organically in the June 2026 quarter, versus 3% for broking.
  • Profits cushion jobs: Marsh kept about 27 cents of operating profit per sales dollar in 2025, before one-time costs.
  • Many career paths under one employer: 95,000+ colleagues span broking, reinsurance, benefits and strategy consulting in 130 countries.

What critics are saying

  • Expect cuts: Thrive, announced October 2025, sets aside $500 million, mostly severance and technology, to save $400 million yearly.
  • Pricing works against broking: Marsh's index shows commercial rates fell 6% in the June 2026 quarter, an eighth straight drop.
  • Back-office roles are being consolidated: a Business and Client Services unit is pooling operations and technology teams company-wide.

What makes Marsh & McLennan unique

  • Consulting is a third of the business: Mercer and the Oliver Wyman group earned 36% of 2025 revenue.
  • Investment management sets it apart: Mercer is the world's largest outsourced chief investment office, running portfolios for institutions.
  • Scale sets it apart: 2025 revenue grew 10% to $27.0 billion across broking, reinsurance and consulting.

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