People and Investments, Workforce and Rewards Graduate Programme

Analyses executive compensation, corporate performance, and industry trends to help consultants develop reward strategies and present recommendations to senior executives and boards.

Marsh People and Investments, Workforce and Rewards is seeking candidates for the following position based in the London office:

EXECUTIVE REWARD GRADUATE

We’re Marsh People and Investments—a global consulting leader in health and benefits, investments and retirement, and workforce and rewards. Marsh People and Investments has more than 21,000 colleagues based in over 40 countries. We help clients worldwide, from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies, advance their investment objectives, shape the future of work, and enhance health and retirement outcomes of their most vital asset—their people.

Marsh People and Investments is uniquely qualified to help organisations design and execute sophisticated workforce strategies, whether for a multinational organisation or a local company attempting to grow within its market. We provide best-in-class consulting, rigorous analytics, and data-driven insights that help organisations make fact-based decisions.

The first step in your career in Executive Reward is as a Graduate Analyst. Graduate Analysts work with a broad range of clients and industries, participating as members of project teams to diagnose issues and design strategic solutions.

What can you expect?

Marsh People and Investments’ Executive Reward team specialises in providing high-quality, tailored, and independent consulting advice on executive remuneration. Our insights are trusted at the highest levels of corporate decision-making, including Boards of Directors and senior executives. We deliver best-in-class analytics, data-driven insights, and strategic solutions to help organisations of all sizes and industries align their executive reward strategies with business goals and success.

What will you be rewarded with?

• Competitive salary and accelerated career progression.

• A hybrid working model that nurtures a collaborative working environment, with at least three days per week in the office and up to two days per week working remotely.

• A competitive benefits package, including 25 days’ annual leave, up to four flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, an employee assistance program, and a range of flexible benefits. These include the option to buy or sell up to five days’ holiday per year, a cycle-to-work scheme, dental insurance, health assessments, and many more.

• The opportunity to deliver impactful solutions for major organizations and have a direct impact on their employees.

• Exposure to working with some of the best people in the industry.

We will rely on you to:

• Provide quantitative and qualitative analytical support to consultants and project teams.

• Conduct research and analysis to understand industry- and organisation-specific issues, including business strategy, corporate performance, compensation and rewards practices, and trends.

• Analyse clients’ strategic, financial, and organisational information to provide insights that will develop into strategies and solutions for their executives.

• Perform financial analyses of industry sectors and client peer groups.

• Collaborate with project teams to determine and execute the most effective ways to structure analyses and present information to meet client objectives.

• Prepare client presentations and present to Boards of Directors, senior executives, and HR leaders.

What you need to have:

• To be eligible for this position, you must be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a minimum of a 2:2 in your degree discipline.

• The right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

What makes you stand out:

• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to develop new skills.

• The ability to work in teams and remain flexible when working under tight deadlines and changing client needs.

• Superior organisational skills and strong attention to detail.

• Enthusiasm to learn.