Senior Associate - Rewards Advisory, Client Impact and Delivery

Company:

Marsh

Description:

Senior Associate - Rewards Advisory, Client Impact and Delivery

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Workforce Solutions team at Mercer. This role will be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne and operates in a hybrid environment.

Mercer Workforce Solutions partners with clients across a range of industries to help them attract, retain and engage their people. In this role, you will support projects focused on remuneration and governance matters, helping boards, remuneration committees and executive teams make informed decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in remuneration, rewards consulting or a related field who is looking to further develop their technical, analytical and client advisory skills.

We will count on you to:

• Support the delivery of executive and non-executive remuneration consulting projects for clients
• Assist with research, analysis, benchmarking, modelling and the development of client recommendations
• Contribute to the preparation of presentations and materials for boards, remuneration committees and senior stakeholders
• Help develop practical advice on remuneration structures, governance and market practices
• Build strong relationships with clients and contribute to a positive client experience
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Workforce Solutions team
• Contribute to business development activities, including research, proposal preparation and market insights
• Keep up to date with developments in remuneration, regulation and market practice
• Support the development of new tools, methodologies and best-practice approaches
• Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team environment, while continuing to build your consulting and advisory skills

What you need to have:

• Experience in remuneration, rewards, management consulting, HR consulting or a related field
• An understanding of remuneration principles, market practices and governance considerations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with data, conducting research and developing clear insights
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, with an interest in learning new systems and platforms
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn and develop

What makes you stand out:

• Experience supporting executive remuneration or reward projects
• Exposure to working with senior stakeholders, boards or remuneration committees
• Experience in a consulting, advisory or professional services environment
• Relevant undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications
• Professional qualifications in remuneration, HR, finance or a related discipline
• Experience with VBA, R, Python, Tableau or Power BI
• An interest in executive remuneration, industry developments and regulatory change
• A client-focused mindset and interest in contributing to business development 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 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing of employment.

Marsh 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.