Early Careers: National Processing Group Internship – Memphis - 2027

Willis Towers Watson; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson is seeking an actuarial intern to contribute to retirement valuation work and special projects. You will join the Actuarial Delivery Group with a focus on data analysis, government filings, and client team collaboration.

The role offers exposure to Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plans, with a robust training program and opportunities to learn valuation processes and reporting tools in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or similar, GPA ≥ 3.0.
• Not pursuing actuarial exams during internship.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in training sessions and actively engage in project work.
• Assist with actuarial valuations and prepare valuation reports.
• Analyze pension data and reconcile plan participant information.
• Perform pension benefit calculations using established spreadsheets or systems.
• Prepare government reporting forms and annual employee benefit statements.
• Support ad hoc projects as needed and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Client delivery orientation

Independent / team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or related with GPA ≥3.0

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.

Memphis: Fully remote/hybrid

The Business

Join one of the fastest growing areas of our retirement business! The Actuarial Delivery Group (ADG), including the National Processing Group, is a growing group of colleagues within the North American Retirement Line of Business who focus on operational excellence and systems expertise. As integrated members of client teams in a variety of offices, they provide high quality and efficient work for Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution and post-retirement welfare plans served by the Retirement teams. Work performed by ADG colleagues includes annual actuarial funding and accounting valuations, corporate reporting and disclosure, government forms and a wide range of special projects.

Explore an opportunity. As an intern within the ADG, you will contribute to a range of retirement valuation and special projects. You will have the opportunity to learn about various aspects of retirement plans and the typical actuarial work we do. You will employ the most cutting-edge tools and resources to complete required projects involving valuation data, government filings and pension benefit calculations. In addition, you will participate in our robust training program for interns and entry level full-time analysts. Actuarial credentials are not required for colleagues in the ADG, and as a result, ADG colleagues are not eligible for the exam program.

Love your work. Partner with team members to support projects by:

• Participating and actively engaging in training sessions


• Performing actuarial valuations and preparing valuation reports


• Performing data analysis and reconciliations of pension plan participant data


• Performing pension benefit calculations using established spreadsheets or our proprietary plan administration system


• Preparing government reporting forms and annual employee benefit statements


• Supporting special projects as ad-hoc needs arise


• Working with other colleagues to ensure that each project is completed on time and meets quality standards


• Responding to all requests and communications effectively and efficiently

Qualifications

About you.

• Progress towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or any other major with significant quantitative course work with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0


• We are looking for candidates who are not interested in writing future actuarial exams


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)


• Organized, detail-oriented, effective time management skills


• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to interact with colleagues at all levels


• Strong client delivery orientation


• Ability to work both independently and on client teams


• Ability to apply problem solving techniques in a business environment


• Able to work legally in the United States indefinitely and without Visa sponsorship


• Accepting applications from candidates that graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree between December 2027 through June 2028

WTW Work Flex:

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base 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).

Company Benefits

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

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.

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].

EOE, including disability/vets