Consulting Trainee

Company: Mercer

Location: Hybrid – Our offices: Sao Paulo-SP / Rio de Janeiro-RJ / Belo Horizonte-MG / Curitiba-PR / Porto Alegre-RS

Position Overview:

As a Business and People Consulting Trainee at Mercer, you will participate in a comprehensive development program designed to build your expertise in business, management, and people advisory services. You will work closely with experienced consultants to deliver innovative solutions that help clients enhance organizational performance and talent management strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support senior consultants in conducting research, data analysis, and client assessments.
2. Assist in developing and delivering client presentations, reports, and proposals.
3. Participate in project planning and execution related to talent management, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
4. Gain exposure to Mercer's consulting methodologies and tools.
5. Contribute to the development of thought leadership and best practices in people management.
6. Engage in training sessions, workshops, and mentorship programs to develop consulting skills and industry knowledge.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's or master's degree (conclusion 2023, 2024, and 2025) in business administration, engineering, economics, finance, physics, mathematics, or related fields.
2. Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
3. Proficiency in presentation design & storytelling, with the ability to structure compelling narratives and create visually engaging presentations using tools like PowerPoint.
4. Basic knowledge of data ETL processes and data visualization tools such as Excel, KNIME, Power BI, Qlik, or equivalent.
5. Ability to interpret, synthesize, and communicate complex information through visualizations and structured narratives.
6. Interest in management consulting, organizational development, Human capital, Digital Transformation, and business strategy.
7. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
8. Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow professionally.

Skills:

1. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex data and situations to identify issues and opportunities.
2. Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to develop innovative and practical solutions tailored to client needs.
3. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.
4. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build trust, collaborate, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
5. Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust approaches based on client needs and circumstances.
6. Critical Thinking: Ability to evaluate options objectively and make informed recommendations.
7. Organizational Skills: Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
8. Presentation Skills: Competence in delivering compelling presentations and reports.
9. Ethical Judgment: Maintaining integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

What We Offer:

1. Structured training and mentorship programs.
2. Exposure to diverse client projects across industries.
3. Opportunities for career advancement within Mercer.
4. A dynamic and inclusive work environment committed to your development.

About Mercer:

Mercer is a global consulting leader in talent, health, retirement, and investments. Our People & Management Advisory team helps organizations drive change, optimize organizational management, and improve human capital strategies and leadership effectiveness.

Join Us:

If you believe in delivering prosperity to the community you are in, shaping organizational success through workforce productivity, and want to develop your consulting career, we invite you to apply for the People & Management Consulting Trainee position at Mercer.

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work, and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy, and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X. Marsh McLennan is committed to creating 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, or any other characteristic protected by law. Marsh McLennan supports hybrid work, including remote options and in-office collaboration, with colleagues expected to work onsite at least three days a week.