Junior Actuarial Associate Great Britain Actuarial Team

About WTW

Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WTW) is a leading global advisory broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828 Willis Towers Watson has 45000 employees serving more than 140 countries and markets.

We design and deliver solutions that manage risk optimize benefits cultivate talent and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals.

Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent assets and ideas the dynamic formula that drives business performance.

Together we unlock potential

Job Summary

As a trainee you will need good numerical and communication skills the ability to plan work effectively and a strong desire to solve technical problems. You will learn what we do for our clients as you build strong working relationships participate and actively engage in training sessions developing valuable skills from day one.

This is a consulting support role where you will work as part of a team on a wide variety of complex projects serving as a key resource for our diverse UK based client teams.

Principle Duties

Complex data manipulation

Calculating and valuing the benefits of individual members

Pension scheme valuations

Accounting disclosures

Client billing

Cross-departmental projects.

Develop a trusted advisor relationship with service center and onshore UK client teams through effective communication and efficient quality execution of projects.

Manage expectations and raise appropriate issues to internal and consulting office project managers.

Manage and prioritize own workload efficiently to fulfil commitments in a timely manner

Contribute to profitability by completing budget spreadsheets monitoring own time spent on project seeking ways to enhance efficiency and maintaining accurate time records

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Graduate in Actuarial Science or in a program with heavy emphasis on mathematics statistics or economics.

1 - 2 CT exams passed and the recent one within the last one year with clear progress shown towards becoming an actuary

Exam support and Training:

WTW will support you through the actuarial exams and provide a flexible study support package.

You will participate in 36-month structured development programme where you will be provided with on-the-job training consisting of a mix of classroom sessions eLearning webinars recorded videos self-study and reading.

Upon successful completion of the programme there is potential to progress into specialist or technical roles.

Experience:

0-2 years of experience in a client-service oriented environment preferably retirement pension administration / valuation

Skills and Competencies:

Clear aptitude for teamwork planning and organizing

Sense of accountability; owning ones work and taking pride in it

Team player and Detail oriented

Effective communication skills.

Client-focus Strong analytical and interpretational skills including ability to draw conclusions and identify trends from data in logical systematic way

Ability to prioritize and organize tasks accomplish within stipulated timelines Actuarial acumen

Knowledge:

Excellent Microsoft Office skills particularly in Excel preferred

The Application Process

• Stage 1: Online application and recruiter review
• Stage 2: Pre-recorded video interview
• Stage 3: Live video or in person interview with hiring manager and team
• Stage 4: Offer and onboarding

Were 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