Retirement Actuarial Graduate Trainee Consultant Programme, Reigate

Position: 2027 Retirement Actuarial Graduate Trainee Consultant Programme, Reigate
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Description

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 49,000 colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance. Joining our Retirement team, you’ll be part of our impact right from the start.

Our Retirement team work with some of the largest pension schemes in the UK, for everyone from household-name brands to charities. 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. You’ll help us continue to deliver a truly exceptional service.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.

Qualifications

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

Requirements:

Our graduate programmes are journeys of learning, experience and support. To transform your tomorrow with WTW, you’ll need to be:

A natural problem solver with a sharp and analytical mind

Comfortable working with and analysing numbers

A confident communicator who knows how to build relationships

Curious and eager to build and apply your knowledge

At least 2:1 degree-qualified in a numerate discipline, or 2:1 qualified in a non-numerate discipline plus an A or B at A-Level Maths.

Closing Date:  30th September 2026

*** Please note that we do not accept multiple applications and you should only select and apply to one programme per year**
* Work styles:

We’re open to hybrid working for this role, which means blending working at home with at least three days in the office (four in your first few months), collaborating with the people around you and learning from your colleagues.

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Application Process:

Stage 1:
Apply online and attach your CV

Stage 2:
Complete an online test and video interview

Stage 3:
Attend a virtual assessment centre, where you’ll meet members of the team

Stage 4:
Face to face interview – if you are successful in the other elements of the assessment centre, you will be invited into the Reigate office for a face-to-face interview.

Stage 5:
Offer and acceptance

Stage 6:
Keeping in touch, including an office visit and social events where you’ll meet some of your future colleagues.

Stage 7:
Onboarding

Equal opportunity employer

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

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

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