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Marsh & McLennan

Brokers insurance and runs risk and HR consulting

Senior Comprehensive Financial Adviser

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Sydney NSW, Australia
HybridHybrid role; at least three days per week in the local office or onsite with clients.
Finance & BankingWealth Management & Financial Advisory

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Financial Advice, Business, or a related field is required; CFP, CFA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
  • At least 5 years of experience in financial advisory or wealth management, including managing high-net-worth portfolios.
  • Deep technical knowledge of investment products, financial markets, tax laws, and retirement planning.
  • Ability to explain complex concepts clearly, supported by strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with financial planning software such as Xplan and CRM systems, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement comprehensive financial plans tailored to clients' goals, risk tolerance, and financial circumstances.
  • Advise high-net-worth clients on investments, retirement planning, tax strategies, estate planning, insurance, and other financial products.
  • Build and maintain long-term client relationships through regular reviews and proactive communication.
  • Analyze client financial data and collaborate with accountants, lawyers, and tax specialists to deliver holistic solutions.
  • Stay current with market trends, financial products, and regulatory changes while meeting business development and compliance targets.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior success in achieving business development targets and growing client portfolios.
  • Experience working in an advisory team that delivers integrated advice with external specialists.
  • Advanced or specialist credentials beyond core qualifications, such as SMSF accreditation or advanced tax/estate planning credentials.
  • A demonstrated track record advising high-net-worth individuals and delivering bespoke wealth strategies.
  • Prior leadership skills and contribution to business growth.

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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