DC Research Analyst - 12 months fixed term contract

WTW; Reigate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Reigate is seeking a motivated individual for a 12-month fixed-term contract in their DC Research team. The role involves reviewing pension products, preparing governance materials, and assisting in research. Applicants should have strong Excel skills and be comfortable using PowerPoint. The position is hybrid, requiring in-office work 2–3 days per week during training, reducing to 1 day thereafter.

Qualifications

• Work experience demonstrating strong Excel skills for checking and reporting.
• Good written communication skills are essential.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review DC pension products and services offered by companies.
• Prepare governance materials and draft reports.
• Assist the research team in gathering data.
• Contribute ideas for enhancing reporting on UK pensions.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Good written communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize

Collaborative approach

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Role Summary

WTW’s DC Research team is highly regarded within the industry, and we’re looking for a motivated individual to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The position offers an excellent opportunity to support our research and consultants who advise some of the UK’s largest employers and most innovative Defined Contribution (DC) schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing and comparing DC pension products and services offered by insurance companies and investment managers.
• Prepare governance materials and draft reports sourcing data from the provider market.
• Assist the research team in gathering and refining our research and processes.
• Contribute ideas to enhance reporting and ensure alignment with UK pensions regulatory requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Ability to work from WTW’s Reigate office (2–3 days per week during training, reducing to 1 day mandatory thereafter).
• Work experience demonstrating strong Excel skills for checking and reporting using data submissions from third parties (e.g., reconciliation, lookups).
• Good written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using PowerPoint to present findings in a clear, client-friendly format.
• Strong organisational and time management skills; able to prioritise.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to learning.

Desirable

• A basic understanding of workplace pensions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.