Overview

2016 Retirement Actuarial Graduate Trainee Consultant Programme - Manchester. Join to apply for the 2026 Retirement Actuarial Graduate Trainee Consultant Programme - Manchester role at targetjobs UK. With 48,000 colleagues in over 140 countries, we help organisations make forward-thinking choices about their people, their investments and the risks they face. Joining our Retirement team, you’ll be part of our impact right from the start.

Our Retirement team works with some of the largest pension schemes in the UK, for organisations ranging from household-name brands to charities. We advise on both Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution schemes, tackle complex challenges daily, and make a real difference to engaged and retired employees across the country.

We are committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace all types of diversity and aim to foster an inclusive environment where colleagues feel welcome and valued.

Responsibilities

• Working with and learning from leading figures in the pensions industry, help deliver innovative solutions for prestigious clients.
• Be supported through actuarial exams with a mentor and a study support package to help you become a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
• On the programme, focus on delivering value across Defined Benefit schemes with potential exposure to other scheme types.
• Support regular valuation work, as well as risk-reduction and scheme design projects.
• Collaborate with teams such as investment, communications and administration to provide joined-up advice.
• Build technical and consulting skills through practical and classroom learning.
• Work on real-world actuarial problems that matter to clients and learn to communicate results effectively to colleagues and clients.
• Identify and take opportunities to improve ways of working and the services provided.

Qualifications

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 can build relationships.
• Curious and eager to build and apply knowledge.
• At least a 2:1 degree in a numerate discipline, or a 2:1 in a non-numerate discipline with an A or B at A-Level Maths.

Workstyle

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 the first few months), collaborating with colleagues and learning from others.

Application Process

1. Stage 1: Apply online and attach your CV.
2. Stage 2: Complete an online test and video interview.
3. Stage 3: Attend a virtual assessment centre to meet team members.
4. Stage 4: Offer and acceptance.
5. Stage 5: Keeping in touch, including an office visit and social events to meet future colleagues.
6. Stage 6: 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 contact us.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet