Mercer M&A Advisory is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Shanghai / Beijing office:


M&A Consultant




What can you expect?

This role will expose you to HR consulting projects including HR M&A and Business Transformation projects with Mercer methodologies and tools.
Exciting opportunity to be part of the experienced and dynamic team with diverse backgrounds and strengths.
Benefit from a comprehensive training and development plan to enhance your skills and career growth.


What is in it for you?

Enjoy a range of benefits that contribute to your overall well-being and work-life balance.
Opportunity for advancement on multiple career paths within the organization.


We will count on you to:

Conduct the HR M&A and Business Transformation related strategy and operations assignments under the guidance of the project manager, including but not limited to:
HR M&A: deal rationale validation, HR compliance review, HR effectiveness review, leadership assessment, long term incentive plan, integration planning, project management, etc.
Business Transformation: market study, data analysis, business plan review, feasibility study, conduct benchmarking survey, discuss the project ideas and solutions and etc.
Draft and discuss client reports under the guidance from project manager.
Develop and maintain relationships with clients; works closely with client to understand clients expectation and feedback for further improvement and final presentation.
Develop clients, draft project proposal, and participate in the bidding meeting.
Provide guidance to project team analysts and ensures timely delivery of work and achievement of project objectives; contributes to internal training/sharing.


What you need to have:

Bachelor or above degree
3+ years of consulting experiences and knowledge in major areas of HR.
Strong research and analysis skills, strong focus on attention to detail with sufficient project delivery experiences.
Fast learner, ability to work under tight timeframe and pressure and a good team player.
Speaking, reading and writing fluency in English.
Comfortable with travel and working remotely.


What makes you stand out?

Excellent commercial sense and deal knowledge.
Knowledge in Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Law (Labor Law or Corporate Law) or Valuation is a plus.


Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercers more than 20,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the worlds leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $23 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit (link removed). Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and X.

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