2027 Retirement Actuarial Trainee Consultant Internship Programme, Manchester

Willis Towers Watson; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson in Manchester is offering a internship for a penultimate-year student in a numerate discipline. It requires strong numeracy, confident communication, and an ability to build relationships within a hybrid work environment.

You will develop technical problem-solving skills and gain practical experience with our retirement team while studying for a 2:1 degree and A-Level Maths where relevant.

Qualifications

• Penultimate-year student pursuing a numerate degree.
• On track for a 2:1 and A-level Maths included.

Skills

Numerate

Strong communicator

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Penultimate year student

2:1 degree expectation (numerate)

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.

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]