Human Capital M&A Manager

About the role

Marsh People & Investments is looking for a Human Capital M&A Manager to join its M&A Advisory team in London. The team supports corporate and private equity clients on mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, restructurings and joint ventures, covering human capital due diligence, Day 1 readiness, integration and long-term value creation. The role is hybrid, with at least three days a week in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Support delivery of M&A advisory assignments: human capital due diligence, Day 1 readiness, business continuity planning, post-close integration and value creation
• Analyse organisational, talent, compensation and benefits, culture and HR operating model issues arising from transactions
• Identify key people risks and value levers linked to the deal thesis
• Contribute to client deliverables, presentations, reports and recommendations, and help design integration plans, retention strategies, communications and change activities
• Coordinate workstreams with Principal consultants and client teams, track milestones and gather and interpret data
• Support proposals, pitch materials and internal knowledge sharing, and take ownership of workstreams with independent prioritisation
• Support business development, mentor junior colleagues where appropriate, and use AI tools to improve efficiency

Required profile

• Significant experience in consulting, HR advisory, transaction services, organisational change or a related people-focused advisory role
• Strong interest and experience in mergers, acquisitions and transformation
• Ability to analyse information quickly, communicate confidently with clients and senior stakeholders, and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Collaborative, collaborative mindset, attention to detail and ability to work in a professional services or client-facing environment

Required skills

• Understanding of human capital topics such as organisation design, talent retention, compensation and benefits, culture, change management and HR operating models
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and data analysis
• Commercial awareness of how people decisions affect deal value