2027 Retirement Actuarial Trainee Consultant Internship Programme, Leeds

Willis Towers Watson; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) invites a placement student to join our Retirement team in the UK. The role offers hybrid working with in-office days and remote work, focusing on learning through exposure to defined benefit and defined contribution schemes and real client work.

You will be supported to develop technical and interpersonal skills while contributing to ongoing projects and data-driven insights for pension schemes across the country.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year student at university with a numerate discipline.
• Predicted 2:1 degree or equivalent including A-Level Maths (grade A/B).
• Strong numerical ability and problem solving expected.
• Confident communicator capable of building relationships.
• Eager to learn, contribute and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Numerate

Communication

Relationship building

Analytical problem solving

Learning mindset

Education

Penultimate year university with 2:1 in a numerate discipline or Maths A-level

Job description

Description

At 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 49,000 colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance. Joining our Retirement team, you’ll be part of our impact right from the start.

Our Retirement team work with some of the largest pension schemes in the UK, for everyone from household-name brands to charities. Advising on both Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution schemes, we tackle complex challenges every day and make a real difference to active and retired employees across the country. Our work is vital and often very high profile. You’ll help us continue to deliver a truly exceptional service.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.

Qualifications

Requirements:

To transform your tomorrow with a WTW internship, you’ll need to be:

• Eager to learn and contribute


• Good with numbers


• A confident communicator who knows how to build relationships


• Keen to solve challenging technical problems


• In your penultimate year at university


• On course to achieve a 2:1 degree in a numerate discipline or predicted 2:1 degree including A-Level Maths grade A/B or equivalent qualifications

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

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

Workstyles:

We’re open to hybrid working for this role, which means blending working at home with at least three days in the office, collaborating with the people around you and learning from your colleagues.

The Application Process:

Stage 1: Apply online and attach your CV

Stage 2: Invitation to complete an online assessment and a video

Stage 3: Attend a virtualassessment centre, where you’ll meet members of the team

Stage 4: Offer and acceptance

Stage 5: Keeping in touch, including an office visit and regular contact with a member of the team you will be joining

Stage 6: Onboarding

Equal Opportunity Employer

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]