Mercer

Who are we?

At Mercer, we believe in building brighter futures.

Together, we’re redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. We do this by meeting the needs of today and tomorrow. By understanding the data and applying it with a human touch. And by turning ideas into action to spark positive change.

For over 75 years, we’ve been providing trusted advice and solutions to build healthier and more sustainable futures for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Office Locations

Melbourne
Sydney

Areas of Practice

Consulting
Superannuation
Investment

Why work for us?

If you have a strong client focus, like to solve complex problems, have a keen eye for detail and have a passion for creating better lives, then we need you to help Australia’s largest superannuation funds and investors navigate some of the biggest challenges of our time. You will have the opportunity to work alongside Mercer’s leading actuarial and investment consultants to solve issues including generating real returns within a low yield environment, investing in a time of climate change, and retirement income strategies.

In addition to exciting work, you will be joining a large but tight-knit team with a warm and welcoming culture. You will have a strong support network including a buddy to answer any questions, and a manager to help shape your career. We hold regular company-funded events with fun activities such as bowling, sip and paint, and amazing races, and often grab lunch together or wind down after work at drinks. Mercer also supports flexible working - we are encouraged to work hours that best suit our needs and to dress to suit our day.

Employee Benefits

Professional development support for actuarial or CFA exams: paid leave for study, reimbursement for exam fees, salary increase upon passing exams
Wellness: flexible working, access to AIA vitality, monetary reimbursement for activities related to health, and the option to buy additional ‘lifestyle’ leave, amongst other things
Financial benefits: annual target bonuses, salary continuance insurance as a component of your salary, one paid day to volunteer with a charity of your choice and donation matching, plus a range of corporate discounts through Marsh McLennan partnerships

Programs

A Consulting Internship with Mercer Investments gives you the opportunity to spend ten weeks immersed in either actuarial or investment consulting work, learning consulting tools and techniques, assisting with client work, and engaging in thought leadership projects with some of the best consultants in the industry.
Skill Requirements:
- An interest in the investment markets, and/or the superannuation and insurance industries
- Undertaking an undergraduate degree, with a view to developing a career as a consultant
- Strong analytical, numerical, and critical thinking skills
- Self-motivated team player
- Strong sense of ownership, paying attention to detail and ensuring high-quality deliverables
Applications Open:
August
When to apply?
Penultimate year
How to apply?
Apply online at https://www.mercer.com.au/
As a Graduate Analyst in investment or actuarial consulting you will provide valuable support to our senior consultants – supporting a variety of projects, conducting analysis, writing reports, asking ‘why?’ and ‘how can this be even better?’ in order to deliver actionable insights to clients.
This role requires a unique blend of capabilities, including client-facing consulting, analysis and reporting, quantitative modelling and research across investments and / or actuarial specialties.
We work flexibly across professional practice areas and client segments, and are doing a lot of ‘fin-tech’ development work to modernise our tools and technology, giving you the opportunity to create your own career pathway based on interests and skills.
You will work in a variety of teams on different projects under the guidance of senior consultants, supported by a buddy and your people manager.
Skill Requirements:
- An interest in the investment markets, and/or the superannuation and insurance industries
- Undertaking an undergraduate degree, with a view to developing a career as a consultant
- Strong analytical, numerical, and critical thinking skills
- Self-motivated team player
- Strong sense of ownership, paying attention to detail and ensuring high-quality deliverables
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English and ability to present confidently
Applications Open:
February
When to apply?
Final year
How to apply?
Apply online at https://www.mercer.com.au/