Mercer | Career Executive Compensation Summer Intern - Dallas - College Program 2026

Company:Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Executive Compensation Consulting team at Mercer. This role will be based in Dallas, TX. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Mercer’s Executive Compensation group helps companies design, assess, and execute performance measurement and rewards strategies that reinforce business objectives. We do this by understanding our clients’ unique strategies, capabilities, and company cultures, applying our design and analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of global market practices to deliver effective results. Our clients are primarily senior executives and Board members at Fortune 500 companies. 

Within this context, we help our clients:

• Analyze company and industry financial performance and calibrate pay levels to performance results
• Align rewards with value-creating business strategies
• Translate business strategies and shareholder expectations into performance measurement and goal-setting systems (e.g., annual and long-term incentive program design)
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments and their implications and monitor global market trends

To learn more about Mercer’s Executive Compensation practice, please visit https://www.mercer.com/en-us/solutions/talent-and-rewards/executive-compensation/

We will count on you to:

• Perform modeling to determine the valuation and financial impact of various cash and equity incentive programs
• Conduct financial analyses of industry sectors and client peer groups
• Determine competitive pay positioning through analysis of SEC filings (e.g. proxy statements)
• Collaborate with project team on most effective ways to structure analyses and present information to meet client objectives
• Contribute to the creation of client deliverables

What you need to have:

• Progress toward a bachelor's degree    
• Status as a currently enrolled student; candidates should have an expected graduation date in the Fall of 2026 or Spring 2027
• Strong academic achievement demonstrated through rigorous course work, and the ability to successfully balance extra-curricular activities 
• Legal work authorization to work in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future is required  

What makes you stand out?

• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office— specifically Excel and PowerPoint   
• Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design    
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills    
• Intellectual curiosity: seeking opportunities to develop new skills and apply critical thinking to solve problems   
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate with others in a skillful and engaging manner   
• Flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs    
• 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.

What’s next:

Application Instructions:   

• Required Documents: To be considered for this role, please submit a resume.
• Application Details: When filling out your application, ensure you provide your permanent home address and use your personal email address rather than your school email address.
• Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted by February 9, 2026.

First Round Interviews:   

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.   
• If selected, first-round interviews consist of a virtual video interview via Zoom
• Further timing and instructions will be provided at that time.   

  

The applicable hourly rate for this role is $27/hour. 

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 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 [email protected].

Marsh McLennan 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 McLennan 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.