Investment Analyst College Program

Company:

Marsh

Description:

Marsh People and Investments- Investment Analyst- College Program 2027

Marsh is seeking motivated and intellectually curious graduates to join our 2027 Full-Time Investment Analyst Program.

As an Investment Analyst, you’ll support investment professionals in delivering research, analysis, reporting, and investment consulting solutions to institutional clients.

About the Investment Analyst Program

The Full-Time Investment Analyst Program is designed to develop the next generation of investment professionals through a combination of structured training, practical experience, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.

You’ll begin your career on June 7, 2027, at your assigned office location before traveling to Boston for the mandatory, four-day, in-person Investment Analyst Academy on June 14–17, 2027.

The Academy is an immersive, in-person experience designed to bring together incoming analysts from across the firm for foundational investment training, hands-on simulations, case studies, and opportunities to build relationships with colleagues and investment professionals. 

Following the Academy, you’ll return to your assigned office and investment team, where you’ll gain practical experience supporting institutional clients while developing the technical, analytical and professional skills needed to build a successful career in institutional investing. 

What You’ll Experience

As part of the program, you will:

• Participate in the mandatory, four-day Investment Analyst Academy in Boston, featuring live training, investment simulations, case studies, and networking opportunities. 
• Build foundational knowledge of investment markets, asset classes, portfolio construction, manager research, performance and risk analysis, and institutional investing. 
• Conduct investment research and analysis to support portfolio recommendations, investment strategies, and client objectives. 
• Assist with evaluating investment managers, strategies, and market developments across traditional and alternative asset classes. 
• Support client teams in preparing investment reports, presentations, and other client deliverables.
• Gain exposure to Investment Advisory and OCIO consulting across various institutional client segments, including Defined Contribution, Defined Benefit, Insurance, Health Care, and Endowments & Foundations. 
• Develop technical, analytical, communication and professional skills through hands-on assignments, structured learning, mentorship and ongoing feedback.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills. 
• Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in financial markets, investments, and institutional investing. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Attention to detail and sound judgment.
• The ability to analyze information, identify key insights and communicate them clearly.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across teams and locations. 
• Initiative, accountability, adaptability, and a commitment to learn.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Previous investment industry experience is not requirement.  We welcome candidates from a variety of academic backgrounds who are interested in investments, markets and solving complex problems. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in finance, economics, business, mathematics, or a related field, completed before the program start date on June 7th 2027. Candidates must be available for his full time role starting on June 7th 2027. Alternate start dates are not available for this opportunity.
• Strong academic record.
• Relevant coursework, internships, academic projects, or extracurricular activities demonstrating an interest in investments or financial markets. 
• Availability to begin full-time employment on June 7, 2027. 
• Availability to attend the mandatory, in-person Investment Analyst Academy in Boston, June 14–17, 2027. 
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. 

Location and Placement

Full-time Investment Analyst opportunities are available across multiple U.S. offices.

Candidates will be asked to rank their top three preferred U.S. office locations. Preferences will be considered alongside business and staffing needs and do not guarantee placement in a particular office.

What’s Next?

Candidates must submit an application through our careers website.

Selected applicants will be invited to complete a first-round digital interview through the Phenom video interview platform.  Final-round interviews for advancing candidates will focus on analytical thinking, communication, collaboration, learning agility and interest in institutional investing. Candidates selected for this program will be contacted for final round interviews in January 2027.

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 providing an inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best, most qualified people and value colleagues of all backgrounds, without regard to 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 require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected]