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Mar 5, 2026

Senior Lead Consultant Mergers and Acquisitions

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About the position We are seeking a highly skilled individual to join our Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) team at Mercer a Marsh Business. This role will be based in New York or Chicago. This is a hybrid role that requires working at least three days a week in the office. As a Senior Lead Consultant in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), you will act as the M&A Managing Consultant leading M&A Coordinators and other nominated line-of-business consultants to ensure the successful delivery of client solutions and projects. You will manage large-scale M&A projects throughout national markets, driving business development and client engagement. Responsibilities • Drive growth through critical commercial activities, such as relationship identification, development and expansion, originating and expanding opportunities • Identify clients’ needs and define project scope and deliverables to meet their business objectives • Oversee the work of M&A consultants and coordinators, including people management responsibilities such as hiring, performance evaluations, career development, and compensation decisions. • Lead client-facing business development activities to identify and document new business opportunities. Bring an expansion mindset to all opportunities. • Manage large-scale, complex M&A projects covering multiple countries and markets and serve as a senior advisory to the clients and Mercer project teams. • Deliver assigned M&A business initiatives and contribute to the development of new M&A intellectual capital and marketing materials. • Prepare periodic reports and analyses to plan and manage the M&A consulting services business. • Monitor personal and team compliance with M&A policies and procedures. Requirements • BA/BS degree. • Extensive experience in managing complex M&A consulting projects and leading teams. • Proven ability to engage with clients at senior levels and deliver impactful business solutions. • Strong leadership skills with experience in people management and development. • Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management. • Core technology skills and appetite to learn new technologies and tech-driven solutions. Nice-to-haves • Exceptional project management and strategic planning skills. • Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively. • Experience working in a global, multi-market environment. • Ability to develop innovative M&A solutions and intellectual capital. Benefits • 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 an 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. • health and welfare benefits • tuition assistance • 401K savings and other retirement programs • employee assistance programs