Sorry, this listing is no longer accepting applications. Don’t worry, we have more awesome opportunities and internships for you.

Early Careers: Retirement Actuarial Internship- Atlanta/Charlotte -Summer 2023

Learn more about WTW
WTW

WTW

Early Careers: Retirement Actuarial Internship- Atlanta/Charlotte -Summer 2023

2 locations
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Business

    Create your future.  Join our Retirement consulting team in providing expertise in retirement consulting to support global organizations in optimizing 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.  Gain direct exposure to real client assignments and meetings which will draw on your imagination and creativity as well as your ability to analyze data, solve problems, develop solutions, and share your results.  In this role, you’ll experience a balance of expanding your technical and industry knowledge and developing your problem solving and communications skills, while benefiting from working in a close-knit and supportive team environment.    

    Learn the industry. Kickoff the internship at a multi-day session with other interns across the local region to network and learn about WTW from various leaders amongst the Retirement business. Throughout the summer, engage in a robust training program within your local office in order to enhance your understanding of basic pension consulting.   

    Grow with mentorship. You will have close interaction and support throughout the summer from your very own Lead Retirement Consultant mentor. This consultant will work with you on client assignments, give you an inside look at how the business works, and advise you on future career growth.  

    Work towards becoming a credentialed actuary. Accepted applicants will be eligible for a comprehensive actuarial exam study program, including paid study hours and exam coaching to assist in attaining an accredited actuarial designation.  

    Love your work.  You will partner with  consultants to provide  technical  actuarial  and  consulting support  on projects  like:

    • Designing, funding, pricing, and the implementation and management of retirement programs  

    • Preparing and assistance with the delivery of client presentations and communications  

    • Competitive benchmarking analysis of benefit plan designs   

    • Corporate restructuring and capital enhancement initiatives (demutualization, securitization, mergers & acquisitions)  

    • Forecasting future pension plan costs  

    • Performing annual pension (qualified and nonqualified) and post-retirement medical valuations for a variety of clients   

    • Assisting with completion of plan reporting and filing requirements   

    • Performing plan administrative tasks such as completing benefit calculations, reviewing plan documents and SPDs, and producing benefit statements   

    • Analyzing de-risking options for defined benefit plans (bulk lump sums, retiree annuity purchases, plan terminations)

      

    About you

    • Bachelor’s Degree in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics or any other major with significant quantitative course work, and minimum GPA of 3.0  

    • Work experience that demonstrates strong technical and/or client service skills (analyst type of internship preferred)   

    • 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  

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

    • Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel  

    • Accepting applications from candidates that graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree between December 2023 through June 2025

    You have the potential. Now explore the possibilities. All you need to do to get the process started is submit an application through https://careers.wtwco.com/early-careers/

    To search for roles of interest to you, please type the job title or “intern” into the keyword search through the link above. You can modify your search by applying to your location(s) of interest, which we recommend to best align you to a role.

    The Application-Interview Process:

    • Step 1: Online application, including resume/CV

    • Step 2: Online assessments and Video Interview

    • Step 3: Virtual Interview with business

    • Step 4: Offer and on-boarding

    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/

    Recruiting tips:

    WTW specializes in preparing for the unknown. Here’s how to get ready for the big day: https://careers.wtwco.com/hints-and-tips/

    WTW may be subject to employment-related COVID-19 vaccination mandates from time to time in certain jurisdictions that may require certifying and providing documentation of vaccination against COVID-19 to work in a WTW office.

    EOE, including disability/vets

  • Industry
    Financial Services
  • Locations
    Atlanta, GA • Charlotte, NC
  • About Us

    At WTW, we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help you sharpen your strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate your workforce and maximize performance.