Marsh Looking for Graduate Strategic Risk Consultant at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone that is keen to start their career in risk consulting as a Graduate Strategic Risk Consultant in our Auckland office.

This is an 18-month graduate program.

Organisations are under enormous pressure to manage evolving risks, anticipate what’s next, and find clarity from uncertainty. They look to Marsh for our expertise, insights, and solutions to navigate these times and to realise what’s possible. In Marsh Advisory, we are a differentiator for the insurance brokerage and drive risk conversations with our clients.

Joining Marsh Advisory Graduate Programme – Strategic Risk Consulting, you have the exciting opportunity to help some of the world’s most prestigious institutions to understand, manage, mitigate and transform the way they think about their risks.

What you can expect:

• Exciting opportunity in the Consulting graduate track, engaging with clients on key risk and insurance themes – from climate change to cyber, in just about every industry in NZ and the wider Pacific.
• We are a team of consultants combining risk, resilience (Business Continuity and Crisis Management), ESG subject-matter experts who operate across four Practices: Enterprise Risk Services, Resilience, Cyber Risk Consulting, and ESG Consulting (Environmental, Social and Governance).

You will gain exposure to all Practices by:

• Supporting senior consultants and practice leaders in the delivery of complex client-facing and internal projects.
• Developing and delivering innovative solutions including enhancing risk management approaches.
• Improving clients’ resiliency for when things go wrong.
• Using data-driven analysis to inform a client’s risk strategy.
• Helping organisations of all shapes and sizes access and benefit from risk analysis in a way relevant to their businesses.
• During the 18-month programme, we offer you the chance to develop professionally and personally, working side-by-side with business leaders and learning on the job.
• You will have access to the guidance, support and training to enable you to achieve your short-term and long-term career goals.

What’s in it for you?

• Accelerated career development with a global leader in insurance broking and risk management.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups which promote the many backgrounds and perspectives of our colleagues.
• Volunteer and mentoring opportunities.
• Flexible working.
• Ability to travel and work across our global company.

What you need to have:

• You’ll be a New Zealand citizen or resident; or a holder of a valid work visa allowing full time employment.
• You’ll be in your final year of study or have graduated within the last 12 months.
• Open to applicants from all university degrees and backgrounds.
• Ability to think strategically, analytically and enjoy solving problems.
• Ability to work in teams and cultivate relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• An interest in the themes of our work is essential, but extensive experience/qualification is not.

What makes you stand out (but is not essential):

• Previous work experience in any of the following areas: strategy consulting, risk management or insurance.
• Coding skills.

Why work at Marsh New Zealand?

Aside from the typical perks you’d expect from a corporate company in New Zealand, one of the best things about Marsh is our people. You’ll join an inclusive, diverse team with talented people from all over the globe.

Our work environment encourages continuous improvement and career development. Our culture is one we’re immensely proud of – from the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome.

You’ll be joining a leading business!

About Marsh:

Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With over 35,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue approaching US $20 billion and 85,000 colleagues worldwide, MMC helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. Follow Marsh on Twitter @MarshGlobal; LinkedIn; Facebook; and YouTube.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

At Marsh we recognise that our people have different priorities and commitments. We are passionate about providing an inclusive workplace that supports all of our employees in managing those priorities, and we celebrate the diversity of all the family groups that make up our extended Marsh family.

Marsh is proud to be an accredited Family Friendly Workplace www.familyfriendlyworkplaces.com, and a Work 180 endorsed employer. For information on the benefits and policies at Marsh visit www.work180.com and search “Marsh” under endorsed employers.

Please note: All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check including criminal record check, previous employment history and financial stability. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in New Zealand.

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