2027 Executive Compensation & Board Advisory Graduate Programme, London

Willis Towers Watson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson offers a 12‑month FAST START graduate programme in Executive Compensation and Board Advisory (ECBA). You will work on cross‑industry client assignments, leveraging market data, digital tools and GenAI to deliver insights and reports.

You will learn from experienced consultants, develop consulting and technical skills, and gain exposure to high‑profile clients while working in a hybrid setup with ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Natural problem solver with an analytical mind.
• Comfortable analysing data to draw meaningful conclusions.
• Familiar with GenAI platforms to boost productivity and quality.
• Confident communicator who builds relationships and collaborates effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop consulting, practical and technical skills on our 12-month FAST START training programme.
• Use creativity and analytical skills to turn data into meaningful conclusions and insights.
• Draft reports and exhibits with data visualisation for clients.
• Gain exposure to real client assignments and build relationships with high-profile clients.
• Broaden understanding of client solutions and AI platforms reshaping the industry.
• Continuously develop skills aligned with talents and interests.

Skills

Problem solver

Analytical mind

Clear communicator

Active listener

Curious and eager to learn

Education

2:1 degree in any discipline

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 yourcreativity 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

Our graduate programmes are journeys of learning, experience and support. To transform your tomorrow with WTW, you’ll need to be:

• 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

*** Please note that we do not accept multiple applications and you should only select and apply to one programme per year ***

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.