Retirement Actuarial Trainee: Hybrid Consulting Programme

Cooper & Hall Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

WTW in London is introducing a graduate actuarial programme within our Retirement team, supporting Defined Benefit schemes and learning from industry leaders. You'll be mentored and supported through actuarial exams to become a Fellow of the IFoA.

The role offers a mix of valuation work, risk-reduction projects and cross-team collaboration, with a flexible hybrid model blending home and office work.

Qualifications

• A natural problem solver with a sharp and analytical mind.
• Comfortable working with and analysing numbers.
• A confident communicator who knows how to build relationships.
• Curious and eager to build and apply your knowledge.
• At least 2:1 degree-qualified in a numerate discipline, or 2:1 qualified in a non-numerate discipline plus a B at A-Level Maths.

Responsibilities

• Focus on supporting clients with their Defined Benefit schemes, although there may be opportunities to work with other types of schemes.
• Support with everything from regular valuation work to cutting-edge risk-reduction and scheme design projects.
• Work with teams such as investment, communications and administration to provide joined-up advice.
• Build your technical and consulting skills through a mix of practical and classroom learning.
• Solve real-world actuarial problems that matter to our clients.
• Gain the skills to effectively communicate the results of your work to colleagues and clients.
• Be encouraged to identify opportunities to improve the way we work and the services we provide.

Skills

Analytical mind

Numerical proficiency

Strong communication

Curious learner

2:1 degree

Education

2:1 degree in numerate discipline

2:1 in non-numerate discipline + A-Level Maths B

Job description

WTW in London is introducing a graduate actuarial programme within our Retirement team, supporting Defined Benefit schemes and learning from industry leaders. You'll be mentored and supported through actuarial exams to become a Fellow of the IFoA.

The role offers a mix of valuation work, risk-reduction projects and cross-team collaboration, with a flexible hybrid model blending home and office work.