Early Careers: Actuarial Consulting Intern, Retirement (Winter, Summer or Fall 2027) – Montreal

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The Company   

At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help our clients sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize their performance. By working hand-in-hand with our clients, we identify opportunities for lasting success and provide the perspective that drives them forward.  
 
WTW overflows with opportunities, where you are encouraged to challenge conventions and do things for our clients that have never been done before. WTW is an ever-changing place where every day is different and the opportunities to challenge yourself, learn, improve and grow are endless.   

The Role 

As a consulting intern on the Retirement team, you will apply your communication, technical, and project management skills in various projects for different pension plans (registered and unregistered defined benefit pension plans and defined contribution pension plans). For example, during your internship, you may work on an actuarial valuation and be involved in investment and risk management projects. Teamwork is an integral part of the life here. You will participate on teams that aim to find and implement the best possible solutions for our clients.   

In this role at WTW you will:  

• Serve as a key resource on client teams performing necessary calculations or actuarial analysis on a wide variety of retirement projects  
• Work in a dynamic and social environment by participating in daily meetings with colleagues from the Retirement team   
• Learn more about the day-to-day of a consultant by creating client presentations, assisting to the team preparation and potentially attending client meetings 
• Work with a variety of colleagues and clients gaining knowledge and exposure to different work styles  
• Learn about WTW career paths  
• Have robust learning and development opportunities including trainings, mentorship programs, and actuarial exam support  
• Build connection with colleagues through optional social activities  

We trust our colleagues to work in a variety of settings. This role can be hybrid or onsite but encourages strongly onsite.

 

The Requirements  

• Not be a student at an university subject to the university recruitment for internships in actuarial science rules, established by Université Laval, Université de Montréal and Université du Québec à Montréal 
• Progress towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in actuarial science, math or statistics and have a strong academic record (cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or over)  
• Progress/interest towards actuarial credentials (ACIA, FCIA and/or ASA, FSA) preferred  
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English  
• Aptitude to balance and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment  
• Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel  

WTW serves a clientele with a national and international presence and must be able to offer services in French and English at all times. This position requires bilingualism, as the intern will need to provide services related to various communications exclusively in French, in addition to interacting with multiple stakeholders in Canada who speak only French.  
 
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.