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Willis Towers Watson (WTW) is a global advisory, broking, and solutions company. With a rich heritage dating back to 1828, it offers a wide range of services in risk management, insurance, consulting, and more. The company operates in over 140 countries, serving clients across various industries, including corporations, governments, and institutions.

As a Global Actuarial Consultant, you will provide consulting advice and services to multinational companies concerning retirement, HR benefits, and compensation issues globally. You will coordinate and manage multi-country projects, working closely with client headquarters, local country client contacts, and local WTW consultants.You will serve as the project manager and day-to-day communication liaison with our clients, responsible for client deliverables, contributing to client management and new business activities, and participating in the creation of new intellectual capital.The Role<ul><li>Support senior consultants on large client engagements and lead smaller client engagements by leading the team on multi-country projects:</li><ul><li>Draft statements of work, project plans, and budgets involving multiple workflow streams and client and consultant teams across the globe</li><li>Serve as the primary daily contact to clients located in headquarters as well as overseas offices concerning the delivery of services</li><li>Finalize and present quality deliverables to clients</li><li>Manage client expectations and raise appropriate issues to senior consultants</li></ul><li>Establish a trusted advisor relationship with client contacts</li><li>Provide strategic consulting expertise in global retirement plan accounting, valuation, and design</li><li>Perform technical review of complex retirement valuations as well as other work products</li><li>Participate in special projects including mergers and acquisitions, benefit plan strategy and design, plan management and governance strategy, and global financing and funding policies</li><li>Support senior consultants penetrating the local and regional market and introduce new clients and projects to the firm and identify opportunities to cross-sell new products and services to meet annual revenue and billable hour goals</li><li>Contribute to the development of new tools and approaches, including monitoring and analyzing economic conditions in major markets around the world and updating country profiles</li><li>Demonstrate leadership ability by mentoring analysts</li></ul>The Requirements<ul><li>7+ years of experience delivering defined actuarial valuation work (ASC 715 or IAS19) and consulting services to multinational organizations is highly preferred, but will consider candidates with strong experience in corporate defined benefit and/or group health plans.</li><li>Experience working on global HR benefit programs; alternatively, experience working on domestic benefits or compensation programs and a demonstrated interest in international issues.</li><li>Proven experience successfully managing multiple projects and producing quality deliverables on time and within budget.</li><li>Strong client relationship, interpersonal, and team skills.</li><li>Bachelor’s Degree required.</li><li>ASA designation required or equivalent international credentials; significant progress toward FSA or equivalent qualification highly preferred.</li><li>Experience living and working overseas and foreign language skills preferred but not essential</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits<ul><li>Compensation: The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $110,000 – $145,000 USD. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.</li></ul>Company Benefits: WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):<ul><li>Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&amp;D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)</li><li>Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave)</li><li>Retirement Benefits: Contributory pension plan and Savings Plan (401k). Certain senior-level roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.</li></ul>

Role: You will be joining WTW as an actuarial pensions consultant with experience working on core UK defined benefit pensions actuarial work.Location: As part of our national resourcing approach, you will be able to select any of the following GB locations as your office base: London, Reigate, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol, and Edinburgh. While you will be part of the local team, you will also benefit from the opportunity to work on client teams and with colleagues from other offices.Work Style: Our “Work Styles” structure allows you to choose the option which best suits you. The structure is grounded in the trust which we place in all colleagues and has flexibility as its core. Most colleagues have selected the hybrid option, which offers a flexible mix of working from home and in the office, choosing your location to match your plans for each day, for example attending the office for client meetings and personal development. You can also benefit from flexible working opportunities, such as part-time working, and will have control over your work-life balance.Why you should work for WTW<ul><li>As an experienced pensions consultant, you will have the opportunity to contribute to achieving the exciting growth strategy of the strongly performing GB Retirement practice.</li><li>WTW has more than 150 years of experience in UK actuarial consulting. Our unrivaled client base, of over 400 corporate and over 300 trustee clients of varying size and complexity, provides boundless opportunities for creativity and innovation and the opportunity to work on both trustee and corporate assignments.</li><li>WTW is truly a market leader. To give just two examples, we advised on the first longevity swap for a UK pension scheme and pioneered the new Collective DC benefit structure: we are scheme actuary to the UK’s first CDC scheme.</li><li>You will be working within a supportive team of diverse colleagues, including some of the leading figures in the pensions industry.</li><li>We look to our consultants to increase efficiency and improve processes, working in partnership with our clients to understand and meet the client’s needs and to provide customized solutions.</li><li>Actuarial consultants at WTW benefit from all the resources and opportunities that a large company can provide, but this doesn’t come at the cost of individuality.</li><li>We encourage and support our colleagues to tailor their roles to match their passions, strengths, and aspirations. We provide extensive development opportunities, underpinned by our award-winning Pathfinder initiative which ensures provision of a wide range of consulting opportunities, as well as the high-quality training you would expect from a market-leading employer. All client and internal roles are advertised on a weekly online noticeboard, giving colleagues the opportunity to pursue the career which works for them, for example becoming a specialist in a particular technical area, undertaking client secondments or becoming a people manager.</li><li>Irrespective of which office you join, you will be part of the wider WTW community. Our inclusion networks include Gender Equity, LGBT+, Multicultural, Workability, and Young Professionals and our Corporate Social Responsibility group champions social and charitable activities in our local communities. These groups are at the heart of how we engage and inspire colleagues in our offices. Inclusion creates the environment where diversity can thrive.</li></ul>Summary of Requirements<ul><li>Experience working as an actuary on core UK defined benefit actuarial work.</li><li>IFoA qualified Actuary or working towards an actuarial qualification.</li><li>Strong client-service orientation.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Proven experience of project management of large teams and projects.</li><li>Proven delegation skills and a desire to coach and mentor junior colleagues.</li><li>Sense of accountability: owning your work and taking pride in it.</li><li>Self-starter: interest in continually challenging yourself and willingness to step outside of your comfort zone.</li><li>Ability to think beyond the task at hand and understand how work fits into the broader landscape.</li></ul>Equal Opportunity EmployerAt WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organization. We embrace all types of diversity.

About usWith roots dating to 1828, WTW has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries.WTW is the leading provider of retirement consulting and actuarial services to today’s global organisations, providing actuarial services to more of the world’s top 300 pension funds than any other company. In the UK and Europe, we are the undisputed leader, advising 75 of the FTSE 100 companies.  We also advise small and mid-sized schemes, with the range of clients providing our colleagues with a broad range of opportunities. Our enviable client list covers a very wide range of companies including household names, financial institutions and charities.We partner with clients around the globe to determine the best approaches to pension scheme design, funding, risk management, governance, administration and communication.What does the Retirement team do?The Retirement team works with trustees and sponsors of occupational pension schemes. We advise on both defined contribution (“DC”) and defined benefit (“DB”) schemes: our trainee consultant vacancies are within the DB team.  The DB team helps our clients with all aspects of managing a pension scheme, from regular triennial valuation work, to cutting edge risk-reduction and scheme design projects.  We often work closely with our colleagues in other teams, such as DC, investment, communications and administration, to provide joined-up advice to our clients.We work in partnership with our clients to help them to manage the potentially substantial risks involved with retirement benefit provision and to ensure that their benefits meet the needs of all stakeholders.The Retirement team is one of the largest recruiters of graduates in WTW’s Health, Wealth and Career Line of Business.  As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the leading figures in the pensions industry and our unequalled client base provides boundless opportunities for creativity and innovation.The opportunities and support availableThe role of a trainee consultant in the Retirement team provides an enviable balance of technical and communication opportunities.  Not only will you be able to work on challenging real-world technical problems which make a meaningful difference to our clients but you will also get the opportunity to communicate the results of this work, to colleagues and ultimately to clients.  You will have the autonomy to organise your own workload and will be strongly encouraged to innovate to make improvements to the way in which work is done and to the services we provide.At WTW we value diversity and are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment, enriched by our people, our clients and the communities in which we work and live.  Irrespective of which office you join, you will be part of the wider WTW community and will be able to contribute to our fundraising and community activities, as well as our sporting and social groups.  All colleagues can select their own “work style”, combining a mix of valuable in-office interactions with the flexibility to work from home when appropriate.Trainee consultants at WTW benefit from all the resources and opportunities that a large company can provide, but this doesn’t come at the cost of individuality.  Our development programme will equip you with the skills you need to progress in your career.  During the first few years, the focus will be on technical and consulting skills, and you will follow a structured development programme of blended learning consisting of a mix of classroom sessions, eLearning, webinars, recorded videos, self-study, reading and on–the-job coaching. In the longer term, you will receive support to tailor your career path to suit your skills and passions, utilising a wealth of career development materials.Every member of the team has the opportunity to make a real difference and individuals are recognised for their personal contribution.The Actuarial QualificationThis Graduate Programme is supported by the Level 7 Apprenticeship is a 36 months programme where you will be provided with on the job training and will be fully supported by Willis Towers Watson and our official government approved Training Provider throughout the duration of the programme.Trainee consultants in the Retirement team study to become Fellows of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.  WTW will support you through the actuarial exams with a study mentor as well as a market-leading, complete and flexible study support package that includes:<ul><li>Membership fees of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries</li><li>Study materials for each exam such as course notes, sample questions, past paper questions, mock exams and revision notes</li><li>Tutorials for each exam</li><li>Exam entry fees and a re-sit attempt if required</li><li>Study leave roughly equal to one day per week</li><li>The support of a large body of students and qualified actuaries, who can share their experiences of studying for the exams.</li><li>Salary increases for each exam passed in addition to increases that are awarded as part of their annual salary review.</li></ul>Requirements <ul><li>2:1 degree in a numerate discipline OR </li><li>2:1 degree in a non-numerate discipline plus A-Level Maths at grade A/B (or equivalent qualifications)</li></ul>The Application Process<ul><li>Stage 1: Online application, including CV.</li><li>Stage 2: Invitation to complete online assessment and a video interview.</li><li>Stage 3: Virtual Assessment centre – this is an opportunity for you to meet with members of the team and for the team to understand your strengths, preferences and motivations.  The assessment will take place virtually, and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions.</li><li>Stage 4: Offer and on-boarding</li></ul>Start date for the UK Graduate Programme will be the beginning of September 2023.WTW is an equal opportunity employerWTW believes that effectively managing a diverse workforce is vital to our business strategy. We have an obligation to our organisation, ourselves and our clients to hire and develop the best people we can find. We will continually review our policies and practices to ensure that all areas of the employment process (including recruiting, hiring, work assignments, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, company-sponsored development programs and overall workplace experience) are free from discriminatory practices. We are committed to equal employment opportunities at WTW.Why work at WTW?WTW offers a variety of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, as well as help you develop in your career, and balance your life inside and outside of work. Among other things, these include WTW Work Flex, shared parental leave, a range of Learning & Development (L&D) opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package (which includes Private Medical Insurance and Life Insurance).WTW Work FlexAt WTW, we see things differently. We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we have a variety of different working arrangements which we call “WTW Work Flex”. We encourage colleagues and candidates to make requests for the types of flexible working arrangements that suit them.

Our BusinessIn Insurance Consulting we advise and provide solutions to insurance companies on the quantification and management of risk, and on wider operational capabilities, to provide competitive advantage in a rapidly changing world. Our client base includes more than three-quarters of the world’s leading insurers across both life and property/casualty insurance.The RoleA role in Insurance Consulting is stimulating, challenging, exciting and extremely rewarding. We require associates who are technically and mathematically minded, with the ability to solve complex and challenging commercial problems using innovative and proportionate approaches.As consultants, it is necessary to build a strong technical skillset but also the ability to communicate complex concepts to audiences from a variety of backgrounds. We deal with actuaries, accountants, underwriters, technologists, data scientists, insurance entrepreneurs, senior executives and other Board members. Each audience has different needs and knowledge, and we need to tailor our communications to suit.We are looking for candidates who are excellent in their own fields and are able and driven to apply their knowledge and skillsets to work with clients to support them in delivering their strategy and objectives.What will I be doing day to day?As a project-based advisory business, no two days are the same. Our graduates will experience this work variety immediately and see this continue as their careers develop.Graduates will tend to be involved in around 3 client projects at any one time, working on each with the support and guidance of an experienced consultant. You will be involved in regular project meetings which will help you to understand the business context and project objectives, and where your contribution fits in, as well as providing a space for you to report your progress.You may also be involved in communicating with client stakeholders, working directly alongside clients or joining meetings/calls discussing progress or sharing deliverables.A key difference at WTW is that we have our own set of Insurance Technology Solutions which are widely adopted within our client base. You will become familiar with these products, and in demonstrating to or training clients, and in developing new propositions or solutions based on these products. If you are interested in technology, there will be opportunities to collaborate with our Technology colleagues to develop our software products and combined consulting and technology solutions for our clients.Our graduates receive broad training during their first few months with WTW, which supplements on-the-job learning.Career path and study supportThe learning curve in the first few years is challenging as you grow your understanding of the insurance markets, our clients, products and propositions, whilst at the same time developing broader consulting skills and knowledge of actuarial techniques.As you progress, you will get more deeply involved in supporting research and product development. We pride ourselves in remaining ahead of the game in our market – we need to know the next client issue or driver of change before it happens – and so we invest heavily in product and service development.You may also be responsible for selling projects and managing content and delivery in order to ensure the best solutions for our clients’ problems, on budget, on time and to the highest quality.Graduates will have the opportunity to sit the actuarial exams become a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. WTW offers a substantial and flexible study support package that includes:<ul><li>Membership fees of the Actuarial profession</li><li>Providing study materials for each exam such as course notes, sample questions, past paper questions, mock exams and revision notes</li><li> Paying for tutorials for each exam</li><li>Cost of sitting each exam and a re-sit attempt if required study leave – roughly one day per week</li><li>A large body of students working through the same exams, as well as qualified actuaries willing to lend their support</li></ul>However, it is not a requirement for graduates to pursue this route, and we are also looking for talented individuals who would prefer not to sit the actuarial exams.Requirements <ul><li>2:1 degree in a numerate discipline OR</li><li>2:1 degree in a non-numerate discipline plus A-Level Maths at grade A/B (or equivalent qualifications)</li></ul>The Application Process<ul><li>Stage 1: Online application, including CV</li><li>Stage 2: Invitation to complete online assessment and a video interview – in partnership with the Bright Network, we have created an academy module on ‘How to Ace your Video Interview’.</li><li>Stage 3: Virtual Assessment centre – this is an opportunity for you to meet with members of the team and for the team to understand your strengths, preferences and motivations.  The assessment will take place virtually, and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions.</li><li>Stage 4: Offer and on-boarding</li></ul>Start date for the UK Graduate Programme will be the beginning of September 2023. For Masters/PhD students, we can be flexible on the start date depending on course dates.WTW is an equal opportunity employerWTW believes that effectively managing a diverse workforce is vital to our business strategy. We have an obligation to our organisation, ourselves and our clients to hire and develop the best people we can find. We will continually review our policies and practices to ensure that all areas of the employment process (including recruiting, hiring, work assignments, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, company-sponsored development programs and overall workplace experience) are free from discriminatory practices. We are committed to equal employment opportunities at WTW.Why work at WTW?WTW offers a variety of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, as well as help you develop in your career, and balance your life inside and outside of work. Among other things, these include WTW Work Flex, shared parental leave, a range of Learning & Development (L&D) opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package (which includes Private Medical Insurance and Life Insurance).WTW Work FlexAt WTW, we see things differently. We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we have a variety of different working arrangements which we call “WTW Work Flex”. We encourage colleagues and candidates to make requests for the types of flexible working arrangements that suit them.

Our BusinessIn Insurance Consulting we advise and provide solutions to insurance companies on the quantification and management of risk, and on wider operational capabilities, to provide competitive advantage in a rapidly changing world. Our client base includes more than three-quarters of the world’s leading insurers across both life and property/casualty insurance.The RoleA role in Insurance Consulting is stimulating, challenging, exciting and extremely rewarding. We require associates who are technically and mathematically minded, with the ability to solve complex and challenging commercial problems using innovative and proportionate approaches.As consultants, it is necessary to build a strong technical skillset but also the ability to communicate complex concepts to audiences from a variety of backgrounds. We deal with actuaries, accountants, underwriters, technologists, data scientists, insurance entrepreneurs, senior executives and other Board members. Each audience has different needs and knowledge, and we need to tailor our communications to suit.We are looking for candidates who are excellent in their own fields and are able and driven to apply their knowledge and skillsets to work with clients to support them in delivering their strategy and objectives.What will I be doing day to day?As a project-based advisory business, no two days are the same. Our graduates will experience this work variety immediately and see this continue as their careers develop. Graduates will tend to be involved in multiple client projects at any one time, working on each with the support and guidance of an experienced consultant. You will be involved in regular project meetings which will help you to understand the business context and project objectives, and where your contribution fits in, as well as providing a space for you to report your progress.You may also be involved in communicating with client stakeholders, working directly alongside clients or joining meetings/calls discussing progress or sharing deliverables.A key difference at WTW is that we have our own set of Insurance Technology Solutions which are widely adopted within our client base. You will become familiar with these products, and in demonstrating to or training clients, and in developing new propositions or solutions based on these products. If you are interested in technology, there will be opportunities to collaborate with our Technology colleagues to develop our software products and combined consulting and technology solutions for our clients.Our graduates receive broad training during their first few months with WTW, which supplements a steep curve of on-the-job learning.Career path and study supportThe learning curve in the first few years is challenging as you grow your understanding of the insurance markets, our clients, products and propositions, whilst at the same time developing broader consulting skills and knowledge of actuarial techniques.As you progress, you will get more deeply involved in supporting research and product development. We pride ourselves in remaining ahead of the game in our market – we need to know the next client issue or driver of change before it happens – and so we invest heavily in product and service development.You may also be responsible for selling projects and managing content and delivery in order to ensure the best solutions for our clients’ problems, on budget, on time and to the highest quality. Graduates will have the opportunity to sit the professional exams that best align with their career aspirations. These can be either from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries or from the CFA Institute. WTW offers a substantial and flexible study support package that includes:<ul><li>Membership fees for the relevant professional body</li><li>Cost of any study materials you need including tutorials, notes etc. </li><li>Cost of sitting each exam and a re-sit attempt</li><li>Generous study leave</li></ul>Requirements <ul><li>2:1 degree in a numerate discipline OR </li><li>2:1 degree in a non-numerate discipline plus A-Level Maths at grade A/B (or equivalent qualifications)</li></ul>The Application Process<ul><li>Stage 1: Online application, including CV</li><li>Stage 2: Invitation to complete online assessment and a video interview.</li><li>Stage 3: Virtual Assessment centre – this is an opportunity for you to meet with members of the team and for the team to understand your strengths, preferences and motivations.  The assessment will take place virtually, and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions.</li><li>Stage 4: Offer and on-boarding</li></ul>Start date for the UK Graduate Programme will be the beginning of September 2023. For Masters/PhD students, we can be flexible on the start date depending on course dates.WTW is an equal opportunity employer WTW believes that effectively managing a diverse workforce is vital to our business strategy. We have an obligation to our organisation, ourselves and our clients to hire and develop the best people we can find. We will continually review our policies and practices to ensure that all areas of the employment process (including recruiting, hiring, work assignments, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, company-sponsored development programs and overall workplace experience) are free from discriminatory practices. We are committed to equal employment opportunities at WTW.Why work at WTW?WTW offers a variety of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, as well as help you develop in your career, and balance your life inside and outside of work. Among other things, these include WTW Work Flex, shared parental leave, a range of Learning & Development (L&D) opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package (which includes Private Medical Insurance and Life Insurance).WTW Work FlexAt WTW, we see things differently. We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we have a variety of different working arrangements which we call “WTW Work Flex”. We encourage colleagues and candidates to make requests for the types of flexible working arrangements that suit them.

<div>Our BusinessIn Insurance Consulting we advise and provide solutions to insurance companies on the quantification and management of risk, and on wider operational capabilities, to provide competitive advantage in a rapidly changing world. Our client base includes more than three-quarters of the world’s leading insurers across both life and property/casualty insurance.The RoleA role in Insurance Consulting is stimulating, challenging, exciting and extremely rewarding. We require associates who are technically and mathematically minded, with the ability to solve complex and challenging commercial problems using innovative and proportionate approaches.As consultants, it is necessary to build a strong technical skillset but also the ability to communicate complex concepts to audiences from a variety of backgrounds. We deal with actuaries, accountants, underwriters, technologists, data scientists, insurance entrepreneurs, senior executives and other Board members. Each audience has different needs and knowledge, and we need to tailor our communications to suit.We are looking for candidates who are excellent in their own fields and are able and driven to apply their knowledge and skillsets to work with clients to support them in delivering their strategy and objectives.What will I be doing day to day?As a project-based advisory business, no two days are the same. Our graduates will experience this work variety immediately and see this continue as their careers develop.Graduates will tend to be involved in multiple client projects at any one time, working on each with the support and guidance of an experienced consultant. You will be involved in regular project meetings which will help you to understand the business context and project objectives, and where your contribution fits in, as well as providing a space for you to report your progress.You may also be involved in communicating with client stakeholders, working directly alongside clients or joining meetings/calls discussing progress or sharing deliverables.A key difference at WTW is that we have our own set of Insurance Technology Solutions which are widely adopted within our client base. You will become familiar with these products, and in demonstrating to or training clients, and in developing new propositions or solutions based on these products. If you are interested in technology, there will be opportunities to collaborate with our Technology colleagues to develop our software products and combined consulting and technology solutions for our clients.Our graduates receive broad training during their first few months with WTW, which supplements a steep curve of on-the-job learning.Career path and study supportThe learning curve in the first few years is challenging as you grow your understanding of the insurance markets, our clients, products and propositions, whilst at the same time developing broader consulting skills and knowledge of actuarial techniques.As you progress, you will get more deeply involved in supporting research and product development. We pride ourselves in remaining ahead of the game in our market – we need to know the next client issue or driver of change before it happens – and so we invest heavily in product and service development.You may also be responsible for selling projects and managing content and delivery in order to ensure the best solutions for our clients’ problems, on budget, on time and to the highest quality. Graduates will have the opportunity to sit the professional exams that best align with their career aspirations. These can be either from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries or from the CFA Institute. WTW offers a substantial and flexible study support package that includes:<ul><li>Membership fees for the relevant professional body</li><li>Cost of any study materials you need including tutorials, notes etc. </li><li>Cost of sitting each exam and a re-sit attempt</li><li>Generous study leave </li></ul>Requirements <ul><li>2:1 degree in a numerate discipline OR </li><li>2:1 degree in a non-numerate discipline plus A-Level Maths at grade A/B (or equivalent qualifications)</li></ul>The Application ProcessStage 1: Online application, including CVStage 2: Invitation to complete online assessment and a video interview.Stage 3: Virtual Assessment centre – this is an opportunity for you to meet with members of the team and for the team to understand your strengths, preferences and motivations.  The assessment will take place virtually, and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions.Stage 4: Offer and on-boarding. Start date for the UK Graduate Programme will be the beginning of September 2023. For Masters/PhD students, we can be flexible on the start date depending on course dates.WTW is an equal opportunity employerWTW believes that effectively managing a diverse workforce is vital to our business strategy. We have an obligation to our organisation, ourselves and our clients to hire and develop the best people we can find. We will continually review our policies and practices to ensure that all areas of the employment process (including recruiting, hiring, work assignments, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, company-sponsored development programs and overall workplace experience) are free from discriminatory practices. We are committed to equal employment opportunities at WTW.Why work at WTW?WTW offers a variety of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, as well as help you develop in your career, and balance your life inside and outside of work. Among other things, these include WTW Work Flex, shared parental leave, a range of Learning & Development (L&D) opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package (which includes Private Medical Insurance and Life Insurance).WTW Work FlexAt WTW, we see things differently. We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we have a variety of different working arrangements which we call “WTW Work Flex”. We encourage colleagues and candidates to make requests for the types of flexible working arrangements that suit them.</div>

<div>About UsWith roots dating to 1828, WTW has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries.WTW is the leading provider of retirement consulting and actuarial services to today’s global organisations, providing actuarial services to more of the world’s top 300 pension funds than any other company. In the UK and Europe, we are the undisputed leader, advising 75 of the FTSE 100 companies.  We also advise small and mid-sized schemes, with the range of clients providing our colleagues with a broad range of opportunities. Our enviable client list covers a very wide range of companies including household names, financial institutions and charities.We partner with clients around the globe to determine the best approaches to pension scheme design, funding, risk management, governance, administration and communication.What does the Retirement team do?The Retirement team works with trustees and sponsors of occupational pension schemes. We advise on both defined contribution (“DC”) and defined benefit (“DB”) schemes: our trainee consultant vacancies are within the DB team. The DB team helps our clients with all aspects of managing a pension scheme, from regular triennial valuation work, to cutting edge risk-reduction and scheme design projects.  We often work closely with our colleagues in other teams, such as DC, investment, communications and administration, to provide joined-up advice to our clients.We work in partnership with our clients to help them to manage the potentially substantial risks involved with retirement benefit provision and to ensure that their benefits meet the needs of all stakeholders.The Retirement team is one of the largest recruiters of graduates in WTW’s Health, Wealth and Career Line of Business.  As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the leading figures in the pensions industry and our unequalled client base provides boundless opportunities for creativity and innovation.The opportunities and support availableThe role of a trainee consultant in the Retirement team provides an enviable balance of technical and communication opportunities.  Not only will you be able to work on challenging real-world technical problems which make a meaningful difference to our clients but you will also get the opportunity to communicate the results of this work, to colleagues and ultimately to clients.You will have the autonomy to organise your own workload and will be strongly encouraged to innovate to make improvements to the way in which work is done and to the services we provide.At WTW we value diversity and are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment, enriched by our people, our clients and the communities in which we work and live.  Irrespective of which office you join, you will be part of the wider WTW community and will be able to contribute to our fundraising and community activities, as well as our sporting and social groups.  All colleagues can select their own “work style”, combining a mix of valuable in-office interactions with the flexibility to work from home when appropriate.Trainee consultants at WTW benefit from all the resources and opportunities that a large company can provide, but this doesn’t come at the cost of individuality.  Our development programme will equip you with the skills you need to progress in your career.During the first few years, the focus will be on technical and consulting skills, and you will follow a structured development programme of blended learning consisting of a mix of classroom sessions, eLearning, webinars, recorded videos, self-study, reading and on–the-job coaching. In the longer term, you will receive support to tailor your career path to suit your skills and passions, utilising a wealth of career development materials.Every member of the team has the opportunity to make a real difference and individuals are recognised for their personal contribution.The Actuarial QualificationThis Graduate Programme is supported by the Level 7 Apprenticeship is a 36 months programme where you will be provided with on the job training and will be fully supported by Willis Towers Watson and our official government approved Training Provider throughout the duration of the programme.Trainee consultants in the Retirement team study to become Fellows of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.  WTW will support you through the actuarial exams with a study mentor as well as a market-leading, complete and flexible study support package that includes:<ul><li>Membership fees of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries</li></li>Study materials for each exam such as course notes, sample questions, past paper questions, mock exams and revision notes </li></li>Tutorials for each exam</li></li>Exam entry fees and a re-sit attempt if required</li></li>Study leave roughly equal to one day per week</li></li>The support of a large body of students and qualified actuaries, who can share their experiences of studying for the exams.</li></li>Salary increases for each exam passed in addition to increases that are awarded as part of their annual salary review.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>2:1 degree in a numerate discipline OR</li></li>2:1 degree in a non-numerate discipline plus A-Level Maths at grade A/B (or equivalent qualifications)</li></ul>The Application ProcessStage 1: Online application, including CVStage 2: Invitation to complete online assessment and a video interview.Stage 3: Virtual Assessment centre – this is an opportunity for you to meet with members of the team and for the team to understand your strengths, preferences and motivations.  The assessment will take place virtually, and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions.Stage 4: Offer and on-boarding. The start date for the UK Graduate Programme will be the beginning of September 2023.WTW is an equal opportunity employerWTW believes that effectively managing a diverse workforce is vital to our business strategy. We have an obligation to our organisation, ourselves and our clients to hire and develop the best people we can find. We will continually review our policies and practices to ensure that all areas of the employment process (including recruiting, hiring, work assignments, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, company-sponsored development programs and overall workplace experience) are free from discriminatory practices. We are committed to equal employment opportunities at WTW.Why work at WTW?WTW offers a variety of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, as well as help you develop in your career, and balance your life inside and outside of work. Among other things, these include WTW Work Flex, shared parental leave, a range of Learning & Development (L&D) opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package (which includes Private Medical Insurance and Life Insurance).WTW Work FlexAt WTW, we see things differently. We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we have a variety of different working arrangements which we call “WTW Work Flex”. We encourage colleagues and candidates to make requests for the types of flexible working arrangements that suit them.</div>

<div>The BusinessIn Insurance Consulting we advise and provide solutions to insurance companies on the quantification and management of risk, and on wider operational capabilities, to provide competitive advantage in a rapidly-changing world. Our client base includes more than three-quarters of the world’s leading insurers across both life and property/casualty insurance.The RoleOur 8 week Intern Programme is designed for penultimate year students.An Internship at WTW will give you valuable real-world experience while you are still a student. It will enable you to apply your education in an environment that is both intellectually challenging and rewarding. At the end of your time with us, you will have a greater understanding of what we do and how closely our career offerings match your career ambitions. You will be treated in the same way as our new graduates receiving the same quality and quantity of work. It is the perfect opportunity to understand what you could expect if you joined our graduate programme the following year.A role in Insurance Consulting is stimulating, challenging, exciting and extremely rewarding. 
We require associates who are technically and mathematically minded, with the ability to solve complex and challenging commercial problems using innovative and proportionate approaches.As consultants, it is necessary to build a strong technical skillset but also the ability to communicate complex concepts to audiences from a variety of backgrounds. We deal with actuaries, accountants, technologists, data scientists, insurance entrepreneurs, senior executives and other Board members. Each audience has different needs and knowledge and we need to tailor our communications to suit.We are looking for candidates who are excellent in their own fields and are able and driven to apply their skillsets to work with clients to support them in delivering their strategy and objectives. Learning and DevelopmentWe are committed to providing continuous professional development to all of our colleagues. For interns specifically, we provide:<ul><li>An induction process where you can learn what our business does, what resources are available, and who the other new interns are</li><li>On-the-job experiences allowing you to see the immediate impact of your work</li><li>Opportunities to work on a diverse range project with experience professionals </li></ul>The Requirements<ul><li>Minimum 2:1 degree in a numerate discipline OR</li><li>2:1 degree including A-Level Maths grade A/B or equivalent qualifications</li><li>Penultimate year students </li></ul>The Application ProcessStage 1: Online application, including CVStage 2: Invitation to complete online assessment and a video interview.Stage 3: Virtual Assessment centre – this is an opportunity for you to meet with members of the team and for the team to understand your strengths, preferences and motivations.  The assessment will take place virtually, and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions.Stage 4: Offer and on-boarding. Start date for the UK Internship Programme will be the beginning of July 2023.WTW is an equal opportunity employerWTW believes that effectively managing a diverse workforce is vital to our business strategy. We have an obligation to our organisation, ourselves and our clients to hire and develop the best people we can find. We will continually review our policies and practices to ensure that all areas of the employment process (including recruiting, hiring, work assignments, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, company-sponsored development programs and overall workplace experience) are free from discriminatory practices. We are committed to equal employment opportunities at WTW.Why work at WTW?WTW offers a variety of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, as well as help you develop in your career, and balance your life inside and outside of work. Among other things, these include WTW Work Flex, shared parental leave, a range of Learning & Development (L&D) opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package (which includes Private Medical Insurance and Life Insurance).WTW Work FlexAt WTW, we see things differently. We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we have a variety of different working arrangements which we call “WTW Work Flex”.</div>

<div>The BusinessWith roots dating to 1828, WTW has 44,000 employees serving more than 140 countries. WTW is the leading provider of retirement consulting and actuarial services to today’s global organisations, providing actuarial services to more of the world’s top 300 pension funds than any other company.In the UK and Europe, we are the undisputed leader, advising 75 of the FTSE 100 companies.  We also advise small and mid-sized schemes, with the range of clients providing our colleagues with a broad range of opportunities. Our enviable client list covers a very wide range of companies including household names, financial institutions and charities. We partner with clients around the globe to determine the best approaches to pension scheme design, funding, governance, administration and communication.The TeamThe Retirement team works with trustees and sponsors of occupational pension schemes. We advise on both defined contribution (“DC”) and defined benefit (“DB”) schemes: our intern vacancies are within the DB team. The DB team helps our clients with all aspects of managing a pension scheme, from regular triennial valuation work, to cutting edge risk-reduction and scheme design projects.We often work closely with our colleagues in other teams, such as DC, investment, communications and administration, to provide joined-up advice to our clients. We work in partnership with our clients to help them to manage the potentially substantial risks involved with retirement benefit provision and to ensure that their benefits meet the needs of all stakeholders.The Retirement team is the largest recruiter of graduates in WTW’s Human Capital and Benefits Line of Business.The RoleOur Intern Programme is designed for penultimate year university students.  It is currently expected that the duration of the internship will be 8 weeks, but this may be subject to review depending on the working situation nearer the time. An internship at WTW will give you valuable real-world experience. It will enable you to apply your education in an environment that is both intellectually challenging and rewarding. At the end of your time with us, you will have a greater understanding of what we do and how closely our career offerings match your career ambitions.You will be treated in the same way as our new trainee consultants, receiving the same quality and quantity of work. It is the perfect opportunity to understand what you could expect if you joined our trainee consultant programme the following year, and many of our interns return as permanent team members following graduation.As an intern in the Retirement team, you’ll need good numerical and communication skills, the ability to plan work effectively and a strong desire to solve challenging, technical problems. You’ll develop consulting skills so that you can help clients understand and manage their pension risks.Trainee consultants and interns at WTW benefit from all the resources and opportunities that a large company can provide, but this doesn’t come at the cost of individuality. You will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the leading figures in the pensions industry and also to be recognised for your personal contribution.Regardless of which of our offices you join, you’ll be part of the bigger WTW community, and will be able to contribute to our fundraising and community activities, as well as our sporting and social groups (many of which have continued while colleagues have been working from home). We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment, enriched by our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work and live.Learning and DevelopmentWe are committed to providing continuous professional development to all of our colleagues. For interns specifically, we provide:<ul><li>An induction process where you can learn what our business does, what resources are available, and who the other new interns are</li><li>On-the-job experiences allowing you to see the immediate impact of your work</li><li>Opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects with experienced professionals</li></ul>The Requirements<ul><li>Minimum 2:1 degree in a numerate discipline OR</li><li>2:1 degree including A-Level Maths grade A/B or equivalent qualifications</li><li>Penultimate year students</li></ul>The Application ProcessStage 1: Online application, including CVStage 2: Invitation to complete online assessment and a video interview.Stage 3: Virtual Assessment centre – this is an opportunity for you to meet with members of the team and for the team to understand your strengths, preferences and motivations.  The assessment will take place virtually, and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions.Stage 4: Offer and on-boarding. Start date for the UK Internship Programme will be the beginning of July 2023.WTW is an equal opportunity employerWTW believes that effectively managing a diverse workforce is vital to our business strategy. We have an obligation to our organisation, ourselves and our clients to hire and develop the best people we can find. We will continually review our policies and practices to ensure that all areas of the employment process (including recruiting, hiring, work assignments, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, company-sponsored development programs and overall workplace experience) are free from discriminatory practices. We are committed to equal employment opportunities at WTW.Why work at WTW?WTW offers a variety of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, as well as help you develop in your career, and balance your life inside and outside of work. Among other things, these include WTW Work Flex, shared parental leave, a range of Learning & Development (L&D) opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package (which includes Private Medical Insurance and Life Insurance).WTW Work FlexAt WTW, we see things differently. We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we have a variety of different working arrangements which we call “WTW Work Flex”. We encourage colleagues and candidates to make requests for the types of flexible working arrangements that suit them.</div>

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