Marsh Pathways Extern Houston Summer 2026

Marsh PathwaysExternshipProgram- Houston - Summer 2026

WHO WE ARE

At Marsh we bring together the brightest minds in consulting risk management and financial services to solve the worlds most pressing challenges. Our four businessesMarshRisk Guy Carpenter Mercer and Oliver Wymanprovide industry leadingexpertisethat helps clients navigate risk and seize opportunities.

Marshis at the center of some of the most significant moments in business and society. From global pandemics to climate change cybersecurity threats to economic shifts we advise protect and guide companies governments and communities through complex challenges.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Marsh PathwaysExternshipis a 4-week in-office professional development experience designed for risingsophomore and junior undergraduate collegestudents interested in exploring careers in consulting risk managementinsuranceand client services.

This program provides early exposure to corporate environments hands-on skill building and direct engagement with Marsh professionals. Participants will gain resume-ready experience build confidence navigatingprofessionalsettings and learn how to position themselves for future internship and/or job opportunities.

NOTE:This is not aninternship. It is a non-paideducationalworkshop series focused onprofessional development.

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Location: 500 Dallas St #1500 Houston TX 77002

• Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursday 9:15AM 1:00 PM

• Duration: 4 weeks Weekof July 6 Week of July 27

EXAMPLE WORKSHOPS& EXPERIENCES

Participants will engage in interactive sessions and hands-on activities including:

• Client Engagement Sprint:Practice communicating with clients and presenting recommendations.

• Risk CaseStudy:Analyze real-world business risks and develop mitigation strategies.

• Excel & Data Insights Lab:Build foundational data analysis to make business decisions.

• AI-Assisted Workshop:Learn how to responsibly use AI for research analysis and communication.

• Resume Workshop:Strengthen your resume for future internship and job opportunities.

• Job Shadowing:Students will be paired either individually or in small groups with a Marsh professional based on their area of interest for a job shadowing experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Rising sophomore and junior undergraduate collegestudents at an accredited university

• Ability to commit to the full 4-week program schedule in-person at the Houston office

• Comfortable toparticipatein discussions engage with peers and build meaningful connections

• Interest in consulting risk managementinsurance and/or client-facing roles

• Some knowledge of the work we do at Marsh

• Willingness to learnand show curiosityabout the industry

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ANDINSTRUCTIONS

Beforesubmittingyour application we encourage you to review the instructions below including the cover letter details.All documents should be uploaded to the document attachment section as part of your application.When uploading files please use the following naming convention or similar:

FirstName LastName Marsh Pathways Resume

FirstName LastName Marsh Pathways Cover Letter

RESUME TIPS(1-2 pages)

Your resume helps us understand your experiences and interests. We review resumes holistically and value a wide range of academic professional and extracurricular experiences.

COVER LETTER(2 pages max.)

Please respond to the questions below in the cover letter. We encourage thoughtful authentic responses that reflect your interests experiencesand values.

• Please indicate your student classification and whatmotivatedyou topursueyourmajor

• When you think about your future career what impact do you hope to make or what kind of problems do you want to help solve

• What is something from your background identity or personal journey that has helped shape who you are today

• At Marsh we value diverse perspectives. Describe an experience where you worked with or learned from people withdifferent backgrounds viewpoints or experiences than your own. What did you take away from that experience

WHATS NEXT

Studentsselected to advance in the process will receive an email from the recruitment team to schedule a phone interview with a recruiter.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSANDACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Participants selected for the Marsh PathwaysExternshipprogram are expected to attend all scheduled sessions and actively engage in program activities through the 4-week experience. Students must be able to reliablycommuteto the Marsh Houston office for each session. Please note that this is a non-paideducational program.Participation in the program does not guarantee an internship orfull-timeopportunity with Marsh.