Risk Consulting Intern - Risk Consulting, Central Market

Company:

Marsh

Description:

Special note: This position may close once a sufficient applicant pool has been reached, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply early. 

This role requires a cover letter. Continue reading for specific instructions. 

We are seeking talented individuals to join our Marsh Early Career Program Summer Internship, part of our Risk Consulting business at Marsh. These roles will be based in Chicago, Dallas and Houston with an anticipated start in June 2027. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. 

Join Marsh's Early Career Program as a Summer Intern, a 10-week experience designed toprovide you with the risk consulting toolkit you need to accelerate your career at Marsh. Under close supervision, you will work alongside experienced consultants and gain exposure to how technical analysis and engineering principles are applied to real-world client challenges. 

As part of our program benefits, you will have a vibrant cohort community and a dedicated program team providing learning and development opportunities, a mentorship program, exposure to senior leaders, and valuable networking opportunities. You’ll end your internship with a summer capstone presentation, giving you the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned and present your work to your team and senior leadership. 

Within Marsh Risk, our Risk Consulting Practice combines engineering expertise, research, data, and analytics to help clients better understand and manage complex risks. Our consultants evaluate physical and operational exposures, identify opportunities to strengthen resilience, and develop practical strategies that help protect people, property, and business operations.  

Upon completing the summer internship, exceptional juniors may be offered the opportunity to join our full-time program at Marsh.  

Available Teams 

Candidates applying for this role will be asked to select their preferred practice area(s) of interest to be considered for: 

• Specialty Risk Engineering (SRE) 

• Property Risk Consulting (PRC) 

Each practice offers a distinct focus area within their specialty. Office availability varies by team, and candidates will be aligned accordingly during the application review process. 

Property Risk Consulting (PRC) - Chicago 

Our Property Risk Consulting (PRC) team uses engineering and technical expertise to help clients identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact their physical assets and operations. The team develops strategies designed to reduce the likelihood and potential impact of property loss, strengthen business resilience, and help clients minimize operational disruption. 

This opportunity is best aligned with students pursuing degrees in Fire Protection and Safety, Energy, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial Engineering, or other related technical disciplines. 

We will count on you to: 

• Research engineering codes, standards, and industry guidance, including resources such as NFPA and FM Global, to support client risk assessments and projects. 

• Participate in client site surveys alongside experienced consultants, gathering and documenting information related to construction, occupancy, protection systems, and other facility risk exposures. 

• Analyze and summarize technical information and research findings to support risk mitigation recommendations and client deliverables. 

• Present research and project findings to colleagues, building your ability to translate technical information into clear and practical insights. 

Specialty Risk Engineering (SRE) - Chicago, Dallas, or Houston 

Our Specialty Risk Engineering (SRE) team helps clients understand and manage property and natural catastrophe risks through engineering analysis, loss estimates, risk improvement strategies, and technical reporting. The team works closely with clients and insurance markets to evaluate exposures and develop strategies that strengthen resilience and help reduce the overall cost of risk. 

This opportunity is best aligned with students pursuing Geospatial, Energy, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. However, students from other engineering disciplines with relevant technical interests are also encouraged to apply. 

We will count on you to: 

• Support client projects by conducting research and contributing to internal and external communications. 

• Analyze property and natural catastrophe risk information to help identify exposures, trends, and potential risk mitigation opportunities. 

• Participate in client site visits and engineering assessments by gathering information related to exposures, protection systems, mitigation measures, and operational resilience. 

• Collaborate with Marsh colleagues to use internal tools, external data sources, and technical information to support reports, loss estimates, and client insights. 

 What you need to have: 

• Graduation date between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028. 

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related technical discipline. 

• Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including organizing data, using basic formulas, and completing simple analyses. 

• Ability to approach technical questions with curiosity and logical thinking. 

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a timely and organized manner while demonstrating attention to detail. 

• Comfort taking ownership of assigned work and collaborating in a team environment. 

• Legal work authorization to work in the U.S on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future, in other words, you must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Green Card holder at the time of application 

What makes you stand out: 

• Interest in property protection, resilience, natural catastrophe risk, or the application of engineering concepts within a consulting environment. 

• Some experience using Excel or other data tools through coursework, projects, or other experiences to interpret technical information. 

• Ability to take technical or analytical information and present it clearly to others. 

• For PRC – Interest in property loss prevention, fire protection, and facility risk assessment. 

• For SRE – Interest in renewable energy or natural catastrophe risks such as wind, flood, earthquake, wildfire, or severe weather. 

Application Process and Document Requirements 

Uploading Resume and Cover Letter (both required): We review applications holistically and value a wide range of academic, professional, and extracurricular experiences. Please upload documents that are no more than two pages each in PDF format. 

To ensure your application is considered complete, please submit a cover letter answering the questions below. We encourage thoughtful, authentic responses that reflect your interests, experiences, and alignment with Marsh. 

• What interests you in gaining experience in risk consulting and/or engineering risk analysis at Marsh? 

• Which practice area, Property Risk Consulting or Specialty Risk Engineering, are you most interested in, and which location(s) appeals the most to you? If you would like to be considered for both, please share your interest in each. 

• Please respond to the question associated with your preferred team: 

• • Property Risk Consulting: Share an academic or work experience where you applied engineering or technical concepts to identify a potential risk or problem or recommend an improvement. What did you learn? 

• • Specialty Risk Engineering: Choose a natural catastrophe or energy-related risk that interests you. What factors would you want to understand when evaluating its potential impact? 

Compensation and Benefits 

The hourly rate for this role is $28/hr. Please note that the salary is standardized and not subject to negotiation. 

In addition, we offer: 

• Mentorship and professional development support 

• Hybrid work environment, offering a mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility 

• Opportunities to participate in local office events and networking activities 

Why join our team: 

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.   

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients and communities.  

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.   

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected] is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.