Early Careers: Affinity Placement Analyst- 2027

Willis Towers Watson; New York (NY); On-site; USD 106,020,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson is seeking graduates for its 17‑month Corporate Risk & Broking Graduate Development Program based in New York City or Chicago. The program blends orientation, onboarding, hands-on experience and professional development to build broad industry knowledge and practical skills in risk, broking and client servicing.

You will design scalable processes across the insurance value chain, support Affinity program rollouts, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams while preparing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Date of Graduation between May 2026 – May 2027.
• Preferred Majors: Computer Science, Risk Management, Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Liberal Arts, Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable operating processes across the insurance value chain.
• Support the design and rollout of Affinity programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver client solutions.
• Assist with licensing exam preparation and regulatory compliance.
• Develop marketing and business development materials for Affinity offerings.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

GPA 3.0 minimum

Graduation May 2026–May 2027

Job description

Description

Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity. We will only consider candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States and who will not require sponsorship now or in the future. Please note: student visas, CPT, OPT, H-1B, TN, and other temporary work authorizations are considered restricted forms of employment eligibility. Once these expire, the candidate must be able to present another valid form of work authorization.

Start Date: August 2nd, 2027

Locations only: New York City & Chicago

Program Overview

The 17-month Corporate Risk & Broking Graduate Development Program combines orientation, structured onboarding, hands‑on experience, and professional development. Graduates build broad industry knowledge, practical skills, and a strong network while developing deeper expertise in their assigned business area.

Affinity Overview

WTW Affinity & Programs is a global line of business which provides end‑to‑end Affinity insurance solutions for organizations whose core business is not insurance. Affinity is a B2B2C/B2B2B/B2C line of business, which means the insureds will be our clients’ end‑customers. Our Affinity strategy places a focus on prospects that are global in nature, have multi‑country clients, and have a mass volume customer base. The current target segments are travel insurance, franchise networks, vertical SaaS customers, commercial auto, warranty, AI insurance, and other embedded insurance offerings.

A role with Affinity is suited to individuals who have an interest in process engineering and automation across sales, broking, and account servicing functions. As a growing business unit, the Affinity team requires someone with an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to being multi‑disciplinary.

Affinity spans multiple industries and business models. Success in this role requires comfort operating in ambiguity, the ability to structure nuanced solutions, and a disciplined, systems‑oriented approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities:

• Designing structured and scalable operating processes across the insurance value chain
• Supporting the design, execution, launch, and expansion of Affinity programs
• Designing (not coding) embedded insurance software requirements and customer purchase flows, including workflow mapping and user experience considerations
• Supporting process automation initiatives, including sourcing, evaluating, and implementing AI‑based tools to enhance quoting, underwriting intake, servicing, and reporting
• Delivering customer‑facing service and communication via phone and email to assist with application navigation, coverage clarification, and general servicing needs
• Developing structured marketing and business development materials to clearly communicate complex insurance solutions
• Supporting account teams in acquiring new clients by identifying prospects and maintaining engagement throughout the sales cycle
• Collaborating across Affinity and WTW client delivery teams to build scalable servicing capabilities
• Developing and nurturing relationships with WTW Broking, Sales, and Operational leadership, as well as building an external industry network
• Staying informed on emerging market trends, AI developments, and industry innovations to enhance client solutions
• Passing required state insurance licensing exams

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3.0 GPA
• Date of Graduation between May 2026 – May 2027
• Preferred Majors: Computer Science, Risk Management, Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Liberal Arts, Mathematics

Competencies:

• Strong automation and process design skills
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Comfortable engaging with customers and clients over the phone and via email
• Ability to organize information and develop structured marketing materials
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture, managing a broad portfolio of prospect/client relationships

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being includedin accordance withrequirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

The hourly rate being offered for this role is $37.00hr – $40.00hr USD. This role is also eligible for overtime.

Company Benefits:

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits:Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits:Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off
• Retirement Benefits:Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k)

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

EOE, including disability/vets