Senior Associate - Rewards Advisory, Client Impact and Delivery

About the role

Marsh is seeking a Senior Associate for its Workforce Solutions team, which partners with clients across industries to help them attract, retain and engage their people. The role sits within remuneration and governance projects, supporting boards, remuneration committees and executive teams to make informed decisions. It is based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne in a hybrid environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of executive and non-executive remuneration consulting projects for clients
• Assist with research, analysis, benchmarking, modelling and the development of client recommendations
• Contribute to presentations and materials for boards, remuneration committees and senior stakeholders
• Develop practical advice on remuneration structures, governance and market practices
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development, including proposals and market insights
• Keep up to date with remuneration, regulation and market practice, and help develop new tools and methodologies

Required profile

• Experience in remuneration, rewards, management consulting, HR consulting or a related field
• Understanding of remuneration principles, market practices and governance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, with an interest in learning new systems
• Applications only from candidates approved to work in Australia, with a criminal and bankruptcy check before starting

What stands out

• Experience supporting executive remuneration or reward projects
• Exposure to senior stakeholders, boards or remuneration committees
• Consulting, advisory or professional services background
• Relevant undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, or professional qualifications in remuneration, HR, finance or a related discipline
• Interest in executive remuneration, regulatory change and business development

Required skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Data handling, research and clear written and verbal communication
• Excel (intermediate to advanced)
• Nice to have: VBA, R, Python, Tableau or Power BI

The role is hybrid, with colleagues expected in the local office or onsite with clients at least three days per week, and includes professional development and career opportunities.