Early Careers: Pension Outsourcing Internship - (Winter, Summer or Fall 2027) – Toronto

WTW; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

WTW in Toronto is seeking a Pension Outsourcing Intern to support defined benefit plan administration and client service delivery. You will perform recurring tasks and assist with data updates under supervision.

The role emphasizes learning pension administration, documentation, and teamwork in a hybrid setup, with three days in the office weekly. Prioritize quantitative studies and Excel proficiency for success in this environment.

Qualifications

• Current university student enrolled in a program with heavy quantitative coursework (actuarial/math/finance).
• Preference for 3rd or 4th year students with strong technical or client service skills.
• Excellent MS Office skills, particularly Excel, and strong problem solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine plan administrations tasks for defined benefit plans with guidance.
• Assist with data updates, benefit calculations and statements.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Maintain complete work papers and audit trails and support documentation.
• Participate in team meetings and training activities.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Education

Quantitative major (actuarial/math/finance)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help our clients sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate our workforce and maximize our performance. By working hand-in-hand with our clients, we identify opportunities for lasting success and provide the perspective that drives them forward.

WTW overflows with opportunities, where you are encouraged to challenge conventions and do things for our clients that have never been done before. WTW is an ever-changing place where every day is different and the opportunities to challenge yourself, learn, improve and grow are endless.

Our Retirement team provides expertise in retirement and investment consulting to support organizations worldwide in designing, managing, administering and communicating all types of retirement plans.

As a Pension Outsourcing Intern you will contribute as part of a team to provide general administration support and basic pension administration tasks. You will perform recurring plan administration services and work assignments for clients’ defined benefit plans under the supervision of senior analysts and will assist with project work and other ad hoc client support services as requested.

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• Perform, with guidance from senior team members, routine and recurring plan administrations tasks for clients' defined benefit plans, e.g., benefit calculations, annual data updates, assist with preparation of benefit statements
• Work cooperatively with other team members to complete tasks and to ensure unified delivery of services
• Gain a thorough understanding of pension plan administration
• Follow and update documentation materials as directed to maintain complete accurate work papers and audit trails
• Learn and use Excellence tools and concepts to ensure efficient and quality output/service delivery
• Adhere to plan documents and government regulations in administering plans
• Actively participate in team meetings and training activities
• Be accountable to team members

Qualifications

Role Requirements

• Current university student enrolled in a program with heavy emphasis on mathematics as actuarial, mathematics, statistics, economics or finance or any other major with significant quantitative course work. Preference for 3rd or 4th year students.
• Work experience that demonstrates strong technical and/or client service skills, a plus
• Passion for solving problems and sharing solutions to exceed the standards of the clients
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently, but also cooperatively in a close team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel

This role follows a hybrid work arrangement with an expectation of working in the office three (3) days per week.

Compensation

The hourly rate being offered for this role is $28.00 CAD.

This role is also eligible for overtime.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in the process to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position but all final decisions and determinations are made exclusively by authorized human personnel.

This job posting is an advertisement for an existing vacancy.

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