Career Consulting Summer Intern - Chicago - College Program 2026

Company:

Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Career Consulting team at Mercer as a Summer Analyst. This role will be based in Chicago. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Mercer is uniquely qualified to help organizations design and execute sophisticated workforce strategies, whether it’s for a multinational organization or a local company attempting to grow within its market. We provide best-in-class consulting, rigorous analytics, and data-driven insights that help organizations make fact-based decisions.  

As a Summer Analyst on Mercer’s Career team, you will support client engagements across industries as an integral member of project teams. You’ll help diagnose client challenges and contribute to the design of strategic talent solutions across Rewards, HR Transformation, Talent Strategy, Workforce Planning & Analytics, and Communications. The role combines hands-on research, modeling, and problem solving with client interaction, working with senior clients and internal experts in a collaborative, learning-oriented environment. You will gain practical exposure to Mercer’s integrated approach to improving business performance through people.

To learn more about Mercer’s Career practice, please visit https://www.mercer.com/what-we-do/workforce-and-careers.html     

We will count on you to:

• Conduct research and analysis to understand industry and organization-specific issues that could include business strategy, corporate performance, compensation and rewards practices and trends, global expansion, and best practices in talent management  
• Collect and examine data relevant to developing solutions tailored to the client’s needs   
• Analyze clients' strategic, financial, and organizational information to provide insights for more senior members of the project team  
• Participate in team brainstorming sessions to develop client recommendations  
• Prepare client presentations, including recommendations to be presented to boards of directors, executives, senior management, and HR leaders 

What you need to have:

• Progress toward a bachelor's degree   
• Status as a currently enrolled student; candidates should have an expected graduation date between Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
• Strong academic achievement demonstrated through rigorous course work, and the ability to successfully balance extra-curricular activities
• A strong interest in human capital consulting
• 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 is required 

What makes you stand out?

• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office— specifically Excel and PowerPoint  
• Knowledge of data analysis, storytelling with data, and presentation design   
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills   
• Intellectual curiosity; seeking opportunities to develop new skills and apply critical thinking and innovative solutions to solve problems  
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate with others in a skillful, engaging, and proactive manner  
• Strong time management skills, with the flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs   
• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail   

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 impact for 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.

What’s next:

Application Instructions:  

• Required Documents: To be considered for this role, please submit both a resume and a cover letter as part of your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Application Details: When filling out your application, ensure you provide your permanent home address and use your personal email address rather than your school email address.
• Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted by March 13th, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon) EDT.

First Round Interviews:  

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, but all candidates will be reviewed once applications close (12pm EDT on Friday, March 13th)   
• If selected, first-round interviews consist of an on-demand digital video interview through the Phenom platform.  
• Following the completion of the digital video interview, qualified candidates will be notified of next steps. Further timing and instructions will be provided at that time.  

The applicable hourly rate for this role is $27/hour.

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), 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 about Mercer, visit mercer.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 reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

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.