Job Description

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 Business

Our Retirement team combines expertise in retirement, actuarial, compliance and administration consulting to support global organizations worldwide in designing, managing, administering, and communicating all types of retirement plans. Whether a client has a defined benefit pension, and/or a defined contribution plan, we collaborate with the organization to determine the right approach to design, funding, investing, governing, compliance, administration and employee engagement that fits their specific goals.

You will contribute to our national project delivery team and make a valuable difference every day to our high-profile client organizations focusing on governance & compliance. One of the fastest growing areas of our retirement business is assisting clients with various special projects requiring compliance expertise. You will have the opportunity to significantly enhance your knowledge of all aspects of benefit plan compliance, design and operation, employ the most cutting-edge tools and resources and work with some of the world’s experts in retirement plan design and management and interact with a national group of colleagues on project delivery. 

Role Requirements

• Current college student (at least a junior) required, preferably in a program with heavy emphasis on business and/or law or pursuing a degree in Legal Studies, English, or a related field with strong writing and analytical skills.

• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

• Strong interest in employee benefits law, ERISA compliance, and governance.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a close team environment.

• Accepting applications from candidates graduating between December 2026 and June 2027.

• We trust our colleagues to work in a variety of settings. This role will be hybrid, requiring a mix of remote and in-office work depending on project needs. It is expected that you are within a commutable distance to one of our office locations.

• Compensation: The hourly compensation being offered for this role is $20–$22/hour USD. This role is eligible for overtime.
• Company Benefits 
• WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): 
• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k).  
• WTW Work Flex: 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.  Visit our career site for more information: https://careers.wtwco.com/wtw-work-flex/
• 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.