Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience with Marsh's UK Investments & Retirement team during an eight-week paid internship.
- Support clients with investment strategies, governance, and communication, learning from industry professionals.
- Requires you to be a penultimate-year student on track for a 2:1 degree, with English and Maths GCSEs (Grade 4+).
- The internship offers potential for a full-time role starting in 2028 and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
About the Role
Join Marsh as a 2027 Defined Contribution (DC) Intern and gain hands-on experience with our UK Investments & Retirement team whilst working for a global company shaping the future of Health, Wealth, and Career consulting.
Our Defined Contribution team provides specialist advice to pension clients in areas such as designing new investment strategies and monitoring the performance of those strategies, helping clients navigate complex governance requirements, particularly those faced by trustee boards, and helping companies design pension plans that deliver great outcomes for their employees.
You’ll have the opportunity to support and learn from the largest group of DC experts in the UK in a dynamic and growing area of pension provision.
This is an eight-week paid internship providing penultimate-year students with an accelerated foundation for their careers.
What can you expect?
- Experience working for a global company shaping the future of Health, Wealth, and Career consulting.
- Working with our consulting team, you’ll see how we support companies, trustee boards, and individuals in making informed decisions about their retirement plans, long-term savings, investment strategies, and risk management.
- You’ll have an introduction to consulting, learn from experienced professionals, and develop a breadth of skills over a period of eight weeks.
- You’ll work on real projects with real clients, providing you with valuable insights into the industry.
- The world of retirement saving is changing. At Marsh, we are developing innovative solutions for our clients and their employees, including supporting them on the journey to their end game. This is your opportunity to learn more about what’s involved and gain industry experience to support the development of your future career.
What is in it for you?
- An eight-week paid internship with the potential to secure a full-time role ready for you to start in 2028, giving you more time to focus on and get the most out of your final year of university study.
- Experience of working for a large global organization that is incredibly passionate about its work and cares for its clients across the world.
- Excellent development opportunities with an enhanced focus on consulting and analytical skills.
- Client exposure at an early stage.
- The chance to learn from and work with a range of experienced professionals and industry leaders, as well as the opportunity to share experiences and build a network with other interns.
We will count on you to:
- Our team supports clients by designing and monitoring their investment strategies, advising on their ongoing governance, and creating engaging communication strategies. You will support our analysts and consultants with this work while gaining valuable knowledge about the pensions industry.
What you need to have:
- You should be a penultimate-year student and on track to achieve a minimum 2:1 degree classification.
- English and Mathematics GCSEs, with a minimum Grade 4.
- Right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
What makes you stand out?
- Ability to think critically and problem-solve across a wide variety of issues, with strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative.
- Ability to communicate effectively and develop strong working relationships. You also show initiative and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment.
- Natural proactivity and strong organizational, presentation, and project management skills, with good attention to detail. Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.