2027 Retirement Actuarial Graduate Trainee Consultant Programme, Dublin

Willis Towers Watson; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson is seeking a trainee consultant in our Retirement team. You’ll advise on defined benefit and defined contribution schemes, tackling complex challenges and making an impact from day one. This hybrid role blends home and office work, with opportunities to develop skills, network, and advance your career within a globally respected advisory firm.

Closing Date: 30 September 2026. We promote equal opportunity and invite applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply through

Qualifications

• 2:1 degree in a numerate discipline or 2:1 in a non-numerate discipline.
• To transform your tomorrow as a trainee consultant, you’ll need to be ready to learn and contribute.
• A good head for numbers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• To be excited by solving challenging technical problems.

Skills

Good numbers

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

2:1 degree in numerate or non-numerate discipline

Job description

Description

With 49,000+ 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.

Qualifications

Requirements

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

• 2:1 degree in a numerate discipline or 2:1 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: 30th September 2026

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.

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]

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