Description

With 49,000+ colleagues in over 140 countries, we help organisations make forward-thinking choices about their people, their investments and the risks they face. Joining our Retirement team, you’ll be part of our impact right from the start.

Our Retirement team work with some of the largest occupational pension schemes in the UK. Advising on both Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution schemes, we tackle complex challenges every day and make a real difference to active and retired employees across the country. Our work is vital and often very high profile. As a trainee consultant who’s ready to start making an impact, you’ll enjoy a range of generous benefits and opportunities to develop your skills, network and career.

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity. 

Responsibilities:

Working with and learning from some of the leading figures in the pensions industry, you’ll help deliver innovative solutions for prestigious clients. You’ll also be supported through your actuarial exams, with a mentor and a comprehensive and flexible study support package to help you become a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

On our programme, you’ll:

• Focus on supporting clients with their Defined Benefit schemes, although there may be opportunities to work with other types of schemes
• Support with everything from regular valuation work to cutting-edge risk-reduction and scheme design projects
• Work with teams such as investment, communications and administration to provide joined-up advice
• Build your technical and consulting skills through a mix of practical and classroom learning
• Solve real-world actuarial problems that matter to our clients
• Gain the skills to effectively communicate the results of your work to colleagues and clients
• Be encouraged to identify opportunities to improve the way we work and the services we provide

Qualifications

Requirements:  

To transform your tomorrow as a trainee consultant, you’ll need:

• 2:1 degree in a numerate discipline or 2:1 in a non-numerate discipline
• To be ready to learn and contribute  
• A good head for numbers
• Excellent communication skills
• To be excited by solving challenging technical problems

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

Workstyles:

We’re open to hybrid working for this role, which means blending working at home with days in the office, collaborating with and learning from the people around you.  

The Application Process:

Stage 1: Apply online and attach your CV  

Stage 2: Invitation to complete an online assessment and a video interview

Stage 3: Attend a virtual /face to face interview, where you’ll meet members of the team

Stage 4: Offer and acceptance

Stage 5: Joining us and a welcoming onboarding process to get you up and running

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 [email protected]

We are committed to maintaining a fair and equitable process for all candidates – read our AI Guidance.