Overview
In this role you will support human capital due diligence and integration across M&A deals for Corporate and Private Equity clients. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to assess people risks, shape post-close plans, and drive value through people-focused transaction work. The opportunity combines analytical insight with project delivery in a collaborative, client-facing environment. You will help build credible, data-driven recommendations and contribute to Day 1 readiness and long‑term integration outcomes.
Pay / Benefits
- professional development opportunities
- supportive leaders
- inclusive culture
- range of career opportunities
- benefits and rewards to enhance well-being
Responsibilities
- Support delivery of M&A Advisory assignments across the deal lifecycle, including due diligence, Day 1 readiness, and post-close integration
- Analyse organisational, talent, rewards, culture, and HR operating model issues arising from transactions
- Contribute to client deliverables, presentations, reports, and recommendations
- Help identify key people risks and value levers linked to the deal thesis
- Coordinate workstreams and track project milestones with Principal consultants and client teams
- Assist in designing integration plans, retention strategies, communications, and change activities
- Gather, synthesize, and interpret data to inform client recommendations
- Support proposals, pitch materials, and internal knowledge sharing
- Build strong relationships with clients and Marsh colleagues
- Maintain high standards of quality, confidentiality, and professional judgment
- Take ownership of defined workstreams and deliverables with independent prioritization
- Support business development and mentorship of junior colleagues
- Deliver accurate, insightful work across multiple M&A engagements and support Day 1 execution
- Develop into a well-rounded M&A advisory consultant with strong commercial and client skills
Key requirements
- Significant experience in consulting, HR advisory, transaction services, organisational change, or related people-focused advisory role
- Strong interest in mergers, acquisitions, and transformation
- Ability to analyse information quickly and turn findings into practical recommendations
- Strong communication and presentation skills with client and stakeholder engagement
- Excellent project management and organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute across multiple workstreams
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output
- communication
- project management
- collaboration
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- data analysis
Human Capital M&A Manager in London employer: Marsh & McLennan Companies
At Marsh McLennan, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that fosters professional development and collaboration. Located in the heart of London, our hybrid work model allows for flexibility while ensuring meaningful engagement with talented colleagues. With a commitment to diversity and a range of career opportunities, we empower our employees to thrive and make a significant impact in the compliance monitoring field.
Contact Details:
Marsh & McLennan Companies Recruitment Team
