Actuarial Intern

Job Description

About the Company

Lensa is a career site dedicated to helping job seekers find employment in the US. It acts as a platform that promotes job opportunities on LinkedIn for its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa itself is not a staffing firm or agency and does not directly hire for the jobs it advertises. For this specific role, Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote a job for WTW inc. When applicants click “Apply Now” or “Read more” on Lensa, they are redirected to the job board or employer site, where any collected information is subject to that site’s terms and privacy notice.

WTW (Willis Towers Watson) operates in the global marketplace, assisting multinational companies in navigating diverse business, cultural, language, and regulatory environments. The Integrated and Global Solutions (IGS) business at WTW comprises a team of international and regional consultants. This team specializes in helping large organizations develop complex, often global and cross-border solutions for the design, establishment, financing, operation, oversight, and monitoring of their benefit and compensation programs worldwide. Their goal is to meet the needs of both local and headquarter management, working in close collaboration with WTW’s local offices in various geographies and subject matter experts in other segments.

Job Description: Actuarial Intern

This opportunity is for an Actuarial Intern within WTW’s Integrated and Global Solutions (IGS) business.

Visa Sponsorship Policy:
Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance are not offered for this specific job. Candidates will only be considered if they are currently authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship now or in the future. Restricted forms of employment eligibility, such as student visas, CPT, OPT, H-1B, TN, and other temporary work authorizations, are noted. Upon expiration of these, the candidate must be able to present another valid form of work authorization.

Role Overview:
As an Actuarial Intern, you will be assigned to various client teams, providing consulting advice and services to multinational companies. Your focus will be on retirement, health and welfare, and broader benefits and compensation issues for their global operations. You will serve as a valuable resource for associates and consultants managing engagements, performing intricate aspects of client work. The role offers immediate exposure to real client assignments, encouraging imagination, creativity, data analysis, conclusion drawing, and presentation of results. This experience is designed to build technical knowledge and industry expertise within a supportive team environment.

Learning and Development Opportunities:
Interns are eligible for a comprehensive actuarial exam study program, which includes paid study hours, study materials, and guidance to support progress towards an accredited actuarial designation. You will also participate in key learning and development opportunities alongside associates.

Skills Developed during the Internship:
The projects undertaken during the internship will foster the development of skills and knowledge in the following key areas:
• Accounting for pension and benefit costs.
• Actuarial valuations for pension and post-retirement benefit plans.
• Understanding market conditions in countries around the world.
• Involvement in benefits due diligence and other support for mergers and acquisitions.
• Project management and coordination.
• Data collection and analysis.
• Communication of results to a non-technical client audience.
• Proficiency in WTW proprietary tools and software.

Qualifications:
Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
• Progress towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, or any other major with significant quantitative coursework, maintaining a strong academic record (GPA of 3.0+).
• Ideally, successful completion of one or more actuarial exams.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions and seek help when needed.
• Ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely manner.
• Ability to work both independently and on client teams, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong sense of accountability, taking ownership and pride in one’s work.
• Self-starter mentality: an interest in continually challenging oneself and a willingness to step outside of one’s comfort zone.
• Accepting applications from candidates who will graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree between December 2026 through June 2027, or June 2028.
• Must be open to working full-time in the Fall of 2026 through December 2026.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation:
The hourly rate for this role is $27-$36/hr USD. This role is also eligible for overtime pay. The base salary range is provided in accordance with state/local pay transparency legislation, noting that actual salaries may vary based on factors such as location, individual competencies, education/certifications, experience, performance, and potential for revenue generation (for Producer roles only).

Company Benefits (WTW):
WTW provides a competitive benefit package, which includes:
• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k).
*(Eligibility requirements apply for benefits.)•
Recruiting Tips:
WTW provides recruiting tips to help candidates prepare for the application and interview process, accessible via a link provided in the original posting.

Additional Information:
• WTW is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides application, interview, and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. Candidates needing assistance can contact candidate.helpdesk@willistowerswatson.com.
• The position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
• For questions specifically about this posting, support@lensa.com should be contacted.