Business and People 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 enhance organizational performance and talent management strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support senior consultants in 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 (expected completion 2023, 2024, or 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, including structuring compelling narratives and creating 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 similar.
5. Ability to interpret, synthesize, and communicate complex information through visualizations and 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 communication 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 changing 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 in all interactions.

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 your community, shaping organizational success through workforce productivity, and developing 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 over 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build 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, embracing diversity in age, background, disability, ethnicity, family duties, gender, marital status, nationality, personal or social status, political views, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law. We support hybrid work, including remote work and in-office collaboration, with at least three days onsite per week and designated "anchor days".