The Business
WTW is a preeminent developer of risk and financial modelling software, with over 1000 clients worldwide. We combine the technical innovation and engineering expertise of our software professionals with the actuarial knowledge and thought leadership of our insurance consulting business to provide solutions that help clients measure value, manage risk and safeguard solvency.
WTW’s Insurance Consulting and Technology business serves the insurance industry with a powerful combination of advisory services and leading-edge technology. Our mission is to innovate and transform insurance, and we deliver solutions that help clients better select, finance, and manage risk and capital.
We work with clients of all sizes globally, including most of the world’s leading insurance groups. Our specialist insurance software is used by over 1,000 client companies on six continents. With over 1,700 colleagues in 35 markets, we continually strive to be a partner and employer of choice to the insurance industry
WTW’s software solutions support insurance companies and other businesses that require sophisticated machine modelling and analytics processes as they confront volatile markets and regulatory changes. Our software solutions underpin a variety of complex financial activities, including asset-liability modelling, pricing, and reserving, through to economic capital aggregation and allocation.
Closing Date: 8th November 2024
The Role
Our 8-week Internship Programme is designed for penultimate year University students.
An Internship at WTW will give you valuable real-world experience while you are still a student. It will enable you to apply your education in an environment that is both challenging and rewarding. At the end of your time with us, you will have a greater understanding of what we do and how closely our career offerings match your career aspirations. It is the perfect opportunity to gain an insight into what you could expect if you joined our graduate programme the following year.
The programme is geared towards a structured learning environment giving students direct experience in working on real problems in a supportive team environment. Each Intern will have a mentor to support them throughout the 8 weeks. Starting with an existing problem we enhance the solution through the application of SOLID principles. As the solution is insurance domain based, we may also look at performance (benchmarking) to widen the students understanding of performant coding. This initial project work is individual in nature but, with direct support from their assigned mentor, the student will be expected to present their findings back to the team and sponsors.
After the initial project the bulk of the time (usually around 5-6 weeks) will be spent on a business applicable solution involving many aspects of WTW software delivery technologies and processes. Students will be encouraged to take on greater responsibilities throughout the programme, from process oriented (running Scrum ceremonies) to specialising on an aspect of software delivery (for example performance benchmarking, testing, DevOps, security) dependent on the needs of the project. We provide the students with ample opportunities to either pair program or self-organise into sub-teams under the direction and tutelage of the mentors. The students will again present their work at the end of the project which feeds into the final selection process.
We aim to give prospective employees (via the Internship) a glimpse into the WTW mindset in providing solutions to the market, that we take a collaborative engineering approach in building innovative solutions and making the environment both creative and fun.
The Requirements
- Penultimate year University students.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Highly motivated with a strong drive to learn, adapt, and grow within the software industry.
- A keen interest in technology and a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
It would also be an advantage to possess the following skills:
- Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle and Agile principles.
- Knowledge and experience of using an object-oriented language (such as C#, C++, Java or Python) and/or web technologies (such as HTML/CSS, JavaScript and Angular).
- Familiarity with unit testing and test automation.
- Appreciation of algorithm and software performance.
The Application Process
Stage 1: Online application, including CV
Stage 2: Invitation to complete an online assessment and a video interview
Stage 3: Coding Assessment – We will ask you to participate in a coding assessment for you to showcase your coding skills to us
Stage 4: Virtual Assessment centre – this is an opportunity for you to meet with members of the team and for the team to understand your strengths, preferences and motivations. The assessment will take place virtually, and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions.
Stage 5: Offer and on-boarding
Start date for the UK Intern Programme will be July 2025.
WTW is an equal opportunity employer
WTW believes that effectively managing a diverse workforce is vital to our business strategy. We have an obligation to our organisation, ourselves and our clients to hire and develop the best people we can find. We will continually review our policies and practices to ensure that all areas of the employment process (including recruiting, hiring, work assignments, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, company-sponsored development programs and overall workplace experience) are free from discriminatory practices. We are committed to equal employment opportunities at WTW.
Work Styles – ICT Technology
Colleagues in Insurance Technology have a Hybrid work style. We encourage colleagues to find a healthy work/life balance with specific days spent in the office when in-person collaboration can take place with colleagues. Successful Intern candidates must be available to attend the office minimum 3 times a week. We are committed to supporting the development of our Intern recruits via regular in-person interaction with their teams and other colleagues to maximise their learning.
Recruiting tips
WTW specialises in preparing for the unknown. Here’s how to get ready for the big day: https://careers.wtwco.com/hints-and-tips/
