2027 Executive Compensation & Board Advisory Graduate Programme, London

Cooper & Hall Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

WTW’s graduate programme in ECBA offers a 12-month FAST START training track, blending data-driven consulting with GenAI-powered tools to develop practical and technical consulting skills.

You’ll work with market-leading data and senior mentors, gaining exposure to cross-industry client assignments while building relationships with high-profile clients across diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• A natural problem solver with a sharp and analytical mind.
• Comfortable working with and analysing data to draw meaningful conclusions.
• Familiar, at a basic level, with using GenAI platforms to boost productivity and quality of tasks.
• A confident communicator who knows how to build relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Committed to quality, continuously working to achieve the highest excellence standards.
• An active listener who can understand and respond to the needs of others.
• Curious and eager to learn new skills and apply them to the ever-changing needs of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop your consulting, practical and technical skills on our 12-month FAST START training programme.
• Use your creativity and analytical skills to turn data into meaningful conclusions and insights.
• Draft reports and exhibits that incorporate impactful data visualisation and storytelling for clients.
• Gain exposure to real client assignments, with opportunities to begin building relationships with high-profile clients across a range of sectors.
• Broaden your understanding of our client solutions and the digital platforms and AI applications that are reshaping our industry.
• Continuously develop your skills in the areas that align with your talents and interests.

Skills

Problem solver

Data analysis

GenAI familiarity

Communicator

Quality mindset

Active listener

Curious learner

2:1 degree

Education

2:1 degree

Job description

Description

With 49,000 colleagues in over 140 countries, we help organisations make forward-thinking choices about their people, their investments and the risks they face. Joining our Executive Compensation and Board Advisory (ECBA) business, you’ll be part of this impact right from the start.

In ECBA, we provide strategic and research-driven consulting to help companies balance talent and governance risks and drive business results. Working with management and boards, we help them to balance the interest of key stakeholders and reach executive pay arrangements that stand up to scrutiny from shareholders, regulators and others.

This is complex, sensitive and fascinating work. You’ll help us to deliver it to companies across a wide range of industries through a combination of expert advice, market-leading data and digital tools. So come and start building your future with a global market leader.

At 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 organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.

Responsibilities

Our graduate programme will see you making an immediate and valuable contribution to a range of cross-industry client assignments. Working with market-leading data, digital tools and GenAI, and learning from experienced consultants, you will:

• Develop your consulting, practical and technical skills on our 12-month FAST START training programme
• Use your creativity and analytical skills to turn data into meaningful conclusions and insights
• Draft reports and exhibits that incorporate impactful data visualisation and storytelling for clients
• Gain exposure to real client assignments, with opportunities to begin building relationships with high-profile clients across a range of sectors
• Broaden your understanding of our client solutions and the digital platforms and AI applications that are reshaping our industry
• Continuously develop your skills in the areas that align with your talents and interests

The work we do in ECBA is challenging and hugely varied. You’ll make an important contribution to data-led projects such as:

• Reviewing executive pay design to ensure pay programmes are competitive
• Supporting clients with corporate governance, regulatory reviews and trends updates
• Providing market benchmarking on pay elements, including base pay, incentive plans and total reward
• Supporting Boards to make informed and strategic remuneration decisions
• Assisting clients with drafting their Directors’ Remuneration Report – a key part of their Annual Report
• Conducting financial analysis to support remuneration decisions and outcomes, to align pay with the performance of the company and the wider stakeholder experience
• Using data analytics, regulatory research and financial trends to help companies understand and qualify their compensation strategies

Not only will you have the opportunity to work on projects that involve our wider Work & Rewards business, but you’ll also join our journey as we harness the power of GenAI to enhance our productivity and quality.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A natural problem solver with a sharp and analytical mind
• Comfortable working with and analysing data to draw meaningful conclusions
• Familiar, at a basic level, with using GenAI platforms to boost productivity and quality of tasks
• A confident communicator who knows how to build relationships and collaborate effectively
• Committed to quality, continuously working to achieve the highest excellence standards
• An active listener who can understand and respond to the needs of others
• Curious and eager to learn new skills and apply them to the ever-changing needs of our clients
• At least 2:1 degree-qualified in any discipline

Closing Date: 21st October 2026

Workstyles

We work on a hybrid basis, blending working at home with working in the office. Office days will change weekly based on client and team requirement.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [e-mail]

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