Early Careers: Retirement Actuarial Internship-Northeast- Summer 2026

Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity. We will only consider candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States and who will not require sponsorship now or in the future. Please note student visas, CPT, OPT, H-1B, TN, and other temporary work authorizations are considered restricted forms of employment eligibility. Once these expire, the candidate must be able to present another valid form of work authorization.  

The Company

We are WTW. We help organizations make forward-thinking choices about their people, their investments and the risks they face. The expertise and advice of our 49.000+ people make our clients stronger and more successful. We also support organizations to improve their people’s health, skills and financial wellbeing, throughout and after their careers.

We’ve been making an impact for over 190 years. Today, we work in over 140 countries, in sectors ranging from healthcare and aviation to finance and sports, to create a better future for our clients.

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 WTW offers their clients and how they complement and enhance our retirement consulting practice.  

Explore an opportunity.  As a Retirement Intern, you will work beside some of the industry’s top consultants while you progress toward becoming a thought leader of the future.

You will have immediate exposure to real client assignments which will draw on your imagination and creativity as well as your ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and present results. These experiences will help build your technical knowledge and overall industry expertise.

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 non-qualified) 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, retire annuity purchases, plan terminations) 

Role Requirements

• Progress towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, public health, health management, actuarial science or any other major with significant quantitative course work with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• For Actuarial students: Successful completion of one or more actuarial exams highly preferred
• 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
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel 
• Accepting applications from candidates that graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree between December 2026 through June 2027 
• Able to work legally in the United States indefinitely and without Visa sponsorship

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/

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The Application-Interview Process:

Step 1: Online application, including resume/CV

Step 2: Online assessments and Video Interview 

Step 3: Virtual Interview with hiring manager and team 

Step 4: Offer and onboarding

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).

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/.  

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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 candidate.helpdesk@willistowerswatson.com. 

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.