Early Careers: Retirement Actuarial Internship - Midwest-2027

Willis Towers Watson; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WTW Work Flex

Equal employment opportunity

401k / Retirement benefits

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) is seeking a Retirement Intern to join our Retirement consulting team and gain exposure to real client assignments. You will analyze data, draw conclusions and present results while learning about the services WTW offers to clients in retirement planning and management.

You will work alongside top consultants, with immediate responsibilities and opportunities to develop technical knowledge, communication skills and industry expertise in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's or Master's in actuarial science, math, statistics, finance or related quantitative field with GPA >= 3.0.
• Successful completion of one or more actuarial exams is highly preferred.
• Experience showing technical and/or client service skills.
• Strong problem solving and client-oriented mindset.
• Self-starter who can work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Available to graduate between Dec 2027 and Aug 2028.

Skills

Technical skills

Client service

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Actuarial science / quantitative degree

Actuarial exams

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.

The Company

We are WTW. We help organizations make forward-thinking choices about their people, their investments and the risks they face. The expertise and advice of our 49.000+ people make our clients stronger and more successful. We also support organizations to improve their people’s health, skills and financial wellbeing, throughout and after their careers.

We've been making an impact for over 190 years. Today, we work in over 140 countries, in sectors ranging from healthcare and aviation to finance and sports, to create a better future for our clients.

The Business

Create your future.Join our Retirement consulting team in providing expertise in retirement consulting to support global organizations inoptimizing the effectiveness of their employee retirement. Whether a client has a defined benefit pension or a defined contribution plan, we work with them to determine the right approach to designing, funding, investing,communicating,governing and employee management that fits their specific goals.You will also learn about all the services that Willis Towers Watson offers their clients and how they complement and enhance our retirement consulting practice.

Explore an opportunity.As a Retirement Intern, you will work beside some of the industry’s top consultants while you progress toward becoming a thought leader of the future.

You will have immediate exposure to real client assignments which will draw on your imagination and creativity as well as your ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and present results. These experiences will help build your technical knowledge and overall industry expertise.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelors or Master's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance or any other major with significant quantitative course work with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Successful completion of one or more actuarial exams highly preferred
• Work experience that demonstrates strong technical and/or client service skills
• Passion for solving problems and sharing solutions to exceed the standards of the client
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently, but also cooperatively in a close team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Accepting applications from candidates that graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree between December 2027 through August 2028
• Able to work legally in the United States indefinitely and without Visa sponsorship

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).

Compensation:The hourly rate being offered for this role is $28-$35/hr. This role is also eligible for over-time.

Company Benefits

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

• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k).

WTW Work Flex:At WTW, we see things differently. We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we have a variety of different working arrangements which we call "WTW Work Flex". We encourage colleagues and candidates to make requests for the types of flexible working arrangements that suit them. Visit our career site for more information: https://careers.wtwco.com/wtw-work-flex/

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].

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