Philadelphia, PA, US
84 days ago
Early Careers: Retirement Actuarial Internship – Northeast - Summer 2025

Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity now or in the future.

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)   

Role Requirements:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, 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    Successful completion of one or more actuarial exams highly preferred  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 2025 through June 2026 

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.

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. USD. 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 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.  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/ 

EOE, including disability/vets

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