Retiree Welfare Leader

The Company

Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW ) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 39,000 employees in more than 120 territories. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas, the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Unlock your potential at Willis Towers Watson.

Summary

WTW has an exciting opportunity in our Retirement (“RET”) business to lead our Retiree Welfare consulting group within the US market. This is a senior leadership opportunity to be a principal figure within our respected Retirement business, providing best in class advisory services supporting our clients’ total rewards needs. 

You will drive the development of our market-leading Retiree Welfare consulting group, working beside some of the US market’s top thought leaders in Retirement, Health & Benefits, and Benefits Delivery & Administration (BDA), designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions to solve the human capital challenges faced by some of the world’s largest employers.

Responsibilities

• Act as a leading representative and advocate of WTW consulting services, ensuring innovation and quality in client deliverables

• Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy for clients with surplus assets

• Partner closely with the Pension Risk Transfer team to build and expand the Medical Risk Transfer market, including buy-ins and buy-outs

• Expand operational capabilities with Via Benefits stakeholders to support and execute Medical Risk Transfer transactions

• Lead a team of subject matter experts, driving development of intellectual capital across retiree welfare topics such as total rewards, financial resilience, early retirement programs, retention strategies, and retirement readiness

• Serve as a technical expert in retiree welfare plan design and assumption setting in collaboration with H&B, as well as administrative delivery in partnership with BDA

• Act as a domain expert in the Medical Risk Transfer market, contributing to high-quality client deliverables and driving measurable client value

• Identify client needs and opportunities within retiree welfare, linking these to broader Retirement, H&B, and BDA value propositions

• Oversee complex, highly customized projects, supporting team members to deliver strong day-to-day execution

• Take ownership of proposition development and execution to support revenue growth across the US market and broader Retirement business

• Collaborate across internal initiatives and client projects, effectively managing competing priorities

• Leverage market presence to build trusted advisor relationships with clients through strong communication and high-quality delivery

• Develop and mentor senior team members, providing guidance on technical expertise, client management, and business development, while supporting junior colleagues’ growth

Requirements

• Deep expertise in retiree welfare programs and a strong understanding of their value to organizations

• Established market credibility, with the ability to leverage and expand an existing professional network

• Demonstrated confidence and effectiveness when engaging with clients and colleagues at all levels, including the ability to influence and lead C-suite discussions

• Proven leadership, interpersonal, and commercial acumen, with experience building trust across cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams

• Strong business development mindset, with an interest in innovation, quality assurance, and delivering best-in-class service

• Ability to operate in a hybrid work environment with flexibility regarding US location

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically as needed

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity

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.

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)
• Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements.

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

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.

EOE, including disability/vets