Senior Lead Consultant

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 81,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $19 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  Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.

Mercer is seeking candidates for the "Senior Lead Consultant (Talent & Rewards Strategy) – Mercer Career Business" based in the Istanbul office.

What is in it for you?

• At Mercer, we recognize that our most important asset is our people. We offer benefits and programs that support career development such as professional development support, exam and study assistance and global rotation opportunities which will support and nurture you with every opportunity to reach your full potential.

• We also recognize the value of healthy, happy colleagues and promote a culture of care and wellbeing, offering benefits such as flexible working and much more

• What we offer is a chance to join a company that is not only winning, but is transforming in the most exciting way possible. Our CEO, is dedicated to Mercer Turkey being a "people first" culture. This means that great performers are greatly rewarded.

• We pride ourselves on providing outstanding career development, learning opportunities that we are committed to making your journey with us FUN.

What can you expect?

• The opportunity to deliver Talent & Rewards and broader Career consulting projects for leading local and multinational companies across diverse industries.

• A chance to learn, grow, and thrive by applying Mercer's globally recognized Career, Talent & Rewards Strategy methodologies and frameworks.

• Collaboration with a high-performing, ambitious, and professional team within Mercer Career.

• A positive, encouraging, and inclusive work culture where your voice matters.

• The ability to advise clients across a wide range of Career and Talent & Rewards topics — including job architecture, career frameworks, reward structures, and workforce insights.

We will count on you to:

• Apply deep expertise in Career and Talent & Rewards Strategy to drive meaningful organizational change for clients, independently leading a wide range of strategic projects and serving as a workstream lead on major engagements.

• Manage end-to-end project workflows, ensuring high-quality deliverables and on-time execution.

• Analyze data and project components to generate insights, evaluate trends, and shape project direction; discuss scope and implications with Project Managers and Sponsors.

• Develop, structure, and enhance client presentations and reports—using data and insights to create compelling narratives, exhibits, and recommendations.

• Coordinate, validate, and review client data, including tracking submissions, identifying discrepancies, and proactively resolving issues with clients.

• Interpret data to uncover "the story" behind the numbers, translating findings into actionable implications for clients' talent, career, and rewards strategies.

• Conduct research using internal databases and external sources to gather relevant business intelligence on clients and industries.

What you need to have:

• 7–9 years of total professional experience, preferably with direct, relevant experience in Career consulting, Talent & Rewards Strategy, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Management, HR Consulting, or Strategy Consulting.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Strong presentation, communication, and project management capabilities supported by sound business acumen.

• A self-motivated, detail-oriented, fast and accurate working style, with a willingness to go the extra mile for professional growth.

• Preferably strong Excel skills.

• Fluency in English.

What makes you stand out:

• A seasoned perspective on Career and Talent Management, including job architecture, competency frameworks, and rewards strategy.

• Ability to represent Mercer at networking events and deliver compelling, insight-driven presentations.

• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills.

• A naturally self-driven leader with a proactive mindset.

• Creative problem-solving abilities and strong resourcefulness

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit , or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.