Senior International Consultant

Company:
Mercer

Description:

At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. We're in the business of creating exciting and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees - whether we're designing affordable health plans, securing finances for retirement or aligning employees with workforce strategy. Capitalizing on analysis and insights as catalysts for change, we anticipate and understand the impact of business decisions, now and in the future. Our holistic view and deep expertise allow us to see client's current and future needs through a lens of innovation and impact and every idea and solution we offer.

Senior International Consultant

What can you expect?

• International Consultant will consult with global and multinational organizations on all aspects of their global benefit programs
• Perform multi-country benefits due diligence for merger and acquisitions projects and provides advice on benefits integration
• Advise clients (typically US multinationals) on all aspects of retirement and benefit programs around the world

What is in it for you?

• We are the global leader in health and benefits. We deliver innovative solutions that address the health and wellness needs of our clients and their employees
• Work for a global company that embraces cultural diversity
• Excellent growth/advancement opportunity
• As part of Mercer, we offer top-notch benefits: multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with choices to fit all needs and budgets - benefits coverage starting Day 1
• In addition, Mercer has other benefits and discounts on products and services, and more

We will count on you to:

• Identifies appropriate resources globally to respond to specific client requests on international issues. Review deliverables to ensure that they meet client needs
• Accountable for the day-to-day management of the activity of consultants around the world. Has ownership of all client deliverables
• Oversees and manages the compilation of global benefit inventories for multinational clients and provides recommendations on changes to benefit programs as appropriate
• Partners with other consultants to perform multi-country benefits due diligence for company and acquisition projects
• Develops and maintains working relationships with key client stakeholders to transition into the role of a trusted advisor and facilitate the sharing of advice and information relevant to the client, developing new and expanded business, and gaining client referrals
• Consolidate and review U.S. GAAP pension disclosures for U.S. multinational organizations significant defined benefit plans outside the U.S
• Occasionally develop and customize accounting and actuarial tools to meet the needs of the global organization
• Complete data storage, reporting, and consolidation tasks on applications for accounting calculations
• Occasionally perform and manage statistical analysis for actuarial valuations of pension schemes and employee benefits pursuant to USGAAP and IFRS accounting standards for defined benefit retirement plans
• Occasionally write accounting reports utilizing statistical tools and methodologies

What you need to have?

• Minimum of 5 years of Retirement, Health and Benefits, or related experience
• Knowledge of MS Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills

What makes you stand out?

• Professional work experience in a consulting firm
• International benefits experience in a consulting firm
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
• Ability to partner and lead teams to deliver project objectives; ability to work independently and on a team

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's more than 20,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $23 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan 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 TANA@mmc.com

Marsh McLennan 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 McLennan 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.