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Health & Benefits Financial Summer Intern Central Market College Program 2027

Marsh McLennan


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 September 2026 (13 days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company:
Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join Marshs (formerly Mercer) Health and Benefits Actuarial and Financial Group (AFG). This role will be based in Marshs Chicago Houston or other office located across the central states. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Note that Mercer has become Marsh. A new name. A wider network of expertise. The same leading solutions across health and benefits investments and retirement and workforce and rewards.

Through Marshs Health practice you will help employers navigate the increasingly complex world of employee benefits people risk and employee benefit cost management. Predicting monitoring and managing rising costs for employers is a key role of Marshs AFG. Learn in a supportive culture through real-world experience through client exposure and valuable mentorship.

Marshs 2500 US Health consultants deliver disciplined consistent approaches to benchmarking data analytics financial management marketing compliance and communication. Our client focus integrity expertise and innovation are why clients choose Marsh. We are committed to setting the industry standard for ethical and transparent business practices.

To learn more about Marshs Health practice please visit will count on you to:

  • Perform responsibilities comparable to full-time analysts with 1:1 support from experienced colleagues

  • Complete comprehensive analysis of health care data using spreadsheet and database management software

  • Assist in the development of client communications proposals reports spreadsheets and presentations

  • Perform basic cost projections using client cost and enrollment datawith Marshs valuation model

  • Price medical & prescription drug plan designs using proprietary Marsh tools

  • Assist in the development of customized pricing through alternate scenario modeling of plan designs programs and/or employee contributions to meet employers financial target

  • Develop basic underwriting and actuarial skills as you build an awareness of health care plan design cost factors and numerous industry products services and tools (including Marsh Health products)

  • Work in a fast-paced challenging and dynamic consulting environment with colleagues across all organizational levels

What you need to have:

  • Progress towards a bachelors degree in actuarial science math statistics economics engineering or other related fields

  • Status as a currently enrolled student; candidates should have an expected graduation date in the Fall of 2027 or Spring of 2028

  • Record of top academic achievement (minimum preferred GPA: 3.0/4.0)

  • Legal work authorization in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future

What makes you stand out

  • Strong analytical skills both quantitative and qualitative

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeWord Excel and PowerPointand advanced programming skills are a plus (e.g. R Python SAS and SQL)

  • Knowledge of data analysis project management and presentation design

  • Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

  • Intellectual curiosity; seeking opportunities to develop new skills

  • 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

WHATS NEXT

Application Instructions:

  • Candidates must apply via the Marsh careers website to be do not apply on Handshake and follow the link to the Marsh McLennan careers website.

  • When creating your application please use your permanent home address and use your personal email address rather than your school email address.

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 95000 colleagues Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information visit 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

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.


Required Experience:

Intern