Senior Lead Consultant Mergers and Acquisitions

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-05-04
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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

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