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Early Careers: Retirement Actuarial Internship – Winter 2025 – Toronto – Willis Towers Watson – Toronto, ON



Company: Willis Towers Watson

Location: Toronto, ON

Job description: 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 WTW 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.
  • Competitive benchmarking analysis of benefit plan designs.
  • Develop professional expertise, as well as technical knowledge and skills in the area of retirement plans.
  • Working with a wide range of associates at all levels within the local practice.
  • Performing asset/liability modelling.
  • Perform actuarial pension valuations for a variety of clients.
  • This entails manipulating data, analyzing data, determining plan liabilities, reconciling plan assets, and determining funding requirements.
  • Assist with completion of plan reporting and filing requirements.
  • Perform plan administrative tasks such as completing benefit calculations, reviewing plan documents, and producing benefit statements.

About you.

  • Progress towards a Bachelors or Master’s degree in actuarial science, 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 2024 through June 2026

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:Recruiting tips: WTW specializes in preparing for the unknown. Here’s how to get ready for the big day:Equal Opportunity Employer
Join the Retirement consulting team at WTW to help global organizations optimize their employee retirement programs. Gain exposure to real client assignments, develop your technical skills, and work towards becoming a credentialed actuary. You will have a Lead Retirement Consultant mentor to guide you and support your career growth. Candidates with a strong quantitative background, technical skills, and a passion for problem-solving are encouraged to apply. WTW offers flexibility in working arrangements to support a diverse and inclusive workforce. Visit their career site for more information.
Job description:

We are currently seeking a dynamic and motivated Sales Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support to the sales team, assisting with sales inquiries, managing customer accounts, and coordinating sales activities.

Responsibilities:
– Assist with sales inquiries and process sales orders
– Manage customer accounts and maintain customer database
– Communicate with clients to provide product information and answer any questions
– Coordinate sales activities, including scheduling appointments and follow-up calls
– Prepare sales reports and track sales performance
– Provide administrative support to the sales team, including organizing sales materials and documents
– Collaborate with other departments to ensure optimal customer service and satisfaction

Qualifications:
– 2+ years of experience in a sales support or administrative role
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills
– Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
– Experience with CRM software is a plus
– Detail-oriented and organized
– Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field is preferred

If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for sales, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:12:17 GMT

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