2026 Retirement Actuarial Graduate Trainee Consultant Programme, Dublin

Willis Towers Watson; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Dublin is looking for a trainee consultant to support their Retirement team. This role involves solving complex technical problems, gaining actuarial qualifications, and enjoying flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates have a 2:1 degree and excellent communication skills, fostering a career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible study support package

Exam entry fees covered

On-the-job experience opportunities

Qualifications

• 2:1 degree in a numerate discipline or non-numerate discipline.
• Ready to learn and contribute.
• Excited by solving challenging technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Help solve real-world technical problems with meaningful impact.
• Manage own workload and present work to colleagues.
• Gain on-the-job experience and develop technical skills.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good head for numbers

Problem-solving

Education

2:1 degree in a numerate discipline or non-numerate discipline

Job description

Description

With 48,000 colleagues in over 140 countries, we help organisations make forward-thinking choices about their people, their investments and the risks they face. Joining our Retirement team, you’ll be part of our impact right from the start.

Our Retirement team work with some of the largest occupational pension schemes in the UK. 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. As a trainee consultant who’s ready to start making an impact, you’ll enjoy a range of generous benefits and opportunities to develop your skills, network and career.

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.

Responsibilities

Joining us as a trainee consultant, you’ll enjoy plenty of exposure to technical challenges, our experts and fascinating clients. You’ll also be supported to become a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. This will include:

• Helping to solve real-world technical problems with a meaningful impact
• A market-leading, flexible study support package, study leave and mentor to help you gain the recognised and all-important Actuarial Qualification
• Exam entry fees and membership fees of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
• Having the autonomy to manage your own workload
• Sharing and presenting your work back to colleagues and clients
• Being encouraged to innovate and improve what we do and how we do it
• Gaining a wide range of on-the-job experience
• Developing technical and consulting skills through a full induction and ongoing learning opportunities

This is the perfect opportunity to boost your career with the support of a market leader. We offer the large scale and resources you need to explore your potential, and the personal focus you need to be you at your best.

Qualifications

Requirements:

To transform your tomorrow as a trainee consultant, you’ll need:

• 2:1 degree in a numerate discipline or 2:1 degree in a non-numerate discipline
• To be ready to learn and contribute
• A good head for numbers
• Excellent communication skills
• To be excited by solving challenging technical problems

Closing Date: 14th October 2025

Workstyles

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

The Application Process

1. Stage 1: Apply online and attach your CV
2. Stage 2: Invitation to complete an online assessment and a videointerview
3. Stage 3: Attend a virtual/face to face interview, where you’ll meet members of the team
4. Stage 4: Offer and acceptance
5. Stage 5: Joining us and a welcoming onboarding process to get you up and running

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]