Associate Consultant @Darwin

Company: Mercer Description: We are seeking a talented individual to join our delivery team at Darwin, a Marsh business. This role will be based in Cluj-Napoca. This is a hybrid role, that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. This role is part of the Darwin Services group, focused on delivering innovative, technology-driven solutions to global clients. You will collaborate closely with experienced consultants and project teams to analyze client needs, design tailored solutions and support seamless project delivery using the Darwin Delivery Methodology. We will count on you to: Support project workshops with experienced consultants to understand the client’s business and benefit structures, conducting sessions remotely or onsite. Be responsible for scoping, designing, and documenting requirements in accordance with the Darwin Delivery Method (DDM). Collaborate with Project Managers in updating plans, risk and issues logs in line with DDM. Learn how to follow a project plan and deliver assigned tasks and actions in accordance with timelines. Capture and track process wins throughout the lifecycle of the project and help to improve processes and drive efficiency on a client, departmental, and organisational level. Collaborate with the Configuration and QA teams on implementing the agreed design and support the testing of the configured solution to defined specifications/requirements, assisting clients in User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Help collate and process client data ahead of launches. Acquire stakeholder and relationship management skills that will enable you to mediate and provide complex solutions on how best to meet the client’s needs within the framework of Darwin’s capabilities. Work with your Squad (Technical) Lead on managing workload prioritisation and keeping relevant stakeholders up to date. What you need to have: Ability to analyse client needs and benefit structures to design effective solutions. Understanding technical concepts and the ability to apply them in client solutions. Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively to stakeholders. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and team members. Capacity to identify issues and develop innovative solutions that meet client needs. Careful documentation and scoping of requirements to ensure accuracy and alignment with client expectations. Ability to work effectively within a team, contributing to collective goals while also managing individual responsibilities. Flexibility to adjust to changing client needs and project requirements. A desire to learn and grow within the role, staying updated on industry trends and technologies. Commitment to driving process improvements and enhancing operational efficiency in project delivery. What can you expect? Opportunities to develop stakeholder management and project delivery skills. Exposure to innovative consulting methodologies and technology solutions. A supportive team environment with a focus on continuous learning and process improvement. Hybrid working model balancing office collaboration and remote flexibility. What makes you stand out? Previous internships or work experience in consulting, project delivery, or client-facing roles, ideally within technology or service-oriented industries. Exposure to software solutions, data analysis tools, or project management methodologies, demonstrating an understanding of how technology can enhance client outcomes. Experience in roles that involve direct client interaction, showcasing the ability to understand and address client needs effectively. Experience working in team settings, contributing to group projects, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. A degree in a relevant field such as Business, Information Technology, or a related discipline. Why join our team: Work in an environment that empowers individuals to reach their full potential, fostering personal and professional growth 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; Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. Marsh 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 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 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.