Actuarial Consulting Intern

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Mercer
is seeking candidates for the following position based in the
Melbourne
office:

Actuarial Consulting Intern
What can you expect?
An actuarial consulting internship with Mercer Investments gives you the opportunity to spend two months immersed in actuarial consulting work across defined benefit, defined contribution, insurance in superannuation and friendly societies. You will be learning consulting tools and techniques, assisting with client work, and engaging in thought leadership projects with some of the best consultants in the industry.

The paid internship runs between
24 November 2025 and 23 January 2026
, with the possibility for future opportunities as a Graduate Analyst, which provides a great starting point for a career as an actuarial consultant

You Will Be a Key Team Member
The consulting business within Mercer Investments provides investment and actuarial advice and solutions to some of the world's largest super funds, insurers, not-for-profits, family offices and other asset owners. We design and implement strategic solutions that help our clients meet their long-term financial return and risk objectives and solve the real-world problems of their organisations and beneficiaries. As one of the world's largest investment consulting, actuarial, and investment management firms, our global team of 5,300 professionals, working across more than 90 client countries, provides our clients with in-depth knowledge few others can match.

What will you gain?

• Learning new tools and techniques to generate data driven insights.
• Supporting client teams on reporting and deliverables during the calendar year-end period.
• Engaging in a research project on a relevant topic with a team presentation of results.

What You Need To Have

• An interest in actuarial science, and/or the superannuation and insurance industries.
• In your penultimate year of a relevant undergraduate degree, with a view to developing a career as a consultant.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and critical thinking skills.
• Self-motivated team player.
• Strong sense of ownership, paying attention to detail, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and ability to present confidently.

How To Apply
Please apply using the link below. Applications
MUST
include an up-to-date resume, brief cover letter outlining your interest in this opportunity AND your most recent academic transcript.

Applications close:
31st August 2025
Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencement of employment.

About 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 , 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 applicable law.

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.