Senior Actuarial Analyst

The Company

WTW is an award-winning advisory, broking, and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. From the Titanic ship in 1912 to The Moon Buggy in 1971, WTW has a rich history dating back to 1828. Our WTW Regional Delivery Hub based in the heart of Lisbon encompasses a +175 strong global team who deliver operational excellence through innovation and streamlined solutions every single day.

The Role

As a Senior Actuarial Analyst, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the upskilling of more junior members and will be expected to act as an expert on WE/Germany pensions’ topics as well as responsible for managing and mentoring more junior colleagues in the scope of our WE/Germany operations. In addition, you will add value to the company by performing the following tasks:

• Work as part of a team to deliver actuarial and data services to the pensions market.
• Act as an expert for all technical matters related to the pension’s world.
• Producing and analyzing data, reports as required for clients and requirements.
• Accurately processing and checking data queries by following procedures correctly and meeting agreed deadlines.
• Planning, prioritizing, and delivering assigned project activities.
• Reviewing project tracker and making sure all daily, weekly, and monthly tasks are completed.
• Highlighting risks and errors to relevant parties as soon as possible, following risk processes.
• Building strong relationships with consulting office teams.
• Contributing to the team, supporting the rest of the team based on their needs (a buddy to less experienced colleagues and supporting more senior colleagues).
• Maintaining required technical knowledge and behavioral standards, especially all regulatory and statutory requirements.

The Requirements

We are looking for a highly driven, FIA qualified or making good exam progress, with strong numerical and interpersonal skills, looking to become part of a large and dynamic work environment. The essential experience for this role is:

• Previous experience doing core actuarial valuation work and/or actuarial consultancy.
• Solid knowledge and experience of WE/UK DB Pensions, in particular the complexities and legislative requirements surrounding GMP.
• Up to date awareness of current pension issue and how these impact clients, including key considerations.
• High level and detailed analysis and reconciliation of data using Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and ongoing commitment to provide ongoing quality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate accuracy and commitment to quality.

What’s in it for you?

In WTW, you’ll find a professional yet friendly and easy-going environment in an office based in a fast-growing European capital. Come join a team of dynamic and motivating colleagues! In addition to our attractive remuneration package, we offer:

• Work-life balance. Mobile working or in the office? Flexible working hours? Sure, no problem. Hybrid working is more than just a buzzword for us.
• Monetary benefit. An attractive, performance-related remuneration system.
• Internationality. An international management consultancy and the security of a global corporation with renowned customers.
• Development opportunities. A steep learning curve and sufficient freedom for individual career development: You will dive deep into a variety of topics, both on-the-job and in intensive specialist training.
• Cooperation. Learning from each other and making decisions together, collegial, appreciative, and dynamic.
• Customer contact. Quickly take responsibility.
• Corporate events. Together we celebrate our successes and our community.

Willis Towers Watson is an equal opportunity employer.