Investment Analyst - Wealth Management

The Company

Willis Towers Watson 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 40,000 employees serving more than 140 countries. 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. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at willistowerswatson.com.

The Business

WTW Investments business aims to change investment for the better for the benefit of its clients. To achieve this, we look to hire and retain bright, hungry and dynamic people, provide opportunities for them to continue to develop their skills and then empower them to make a difference. Our client base of leading investment institutions (including many of the world’s largest pension funds, insurance companies and sovereign wealth funds) demand excellence and creative solutions to the investment challenges they face.

Our business is developing in exciting new ways and at the forefront of these is our effort to diversify our client base from our typical pension fund client focus into new markets like wealth management, charities, endowment and foundations. Our large team of investment professionals, spanning capital markets, portfolio management and investment research creates a unique platform from which to continue to grow our business in specialist areas. This is a key focus of Inv2027, our strategic plan.

The team responsible for this part of our business is GB Wealth and Retail team. The team are focused on servicing clients and expanding our client base within the GB Wealth and Retail channel by creating solutions for our clients across business, strategic or investment advice, outsourced investment management and WTW influenced funds. We are a small, but growing team of 12, and we service clients with £12bn AUMA.

The Role

This role provides the candidate with an opportunity to join the GB Wealth and Retail team, a key focus for the global business, as an analyst. The successful candidate will work closely with the UK team responsible for servicing and growing our client base in a market at the heart of the business. We are looking for a full-time investment analyst who will be part of a collaborative team of colleagues.

Specific responsibilities include:

1. Prepare sales/marketing proposals for prospective clients

2. Upload meeting notes and prospect correspondence electronically to our CRM system

3. Produce regular client deliverables on market commentary, portfolio reviews and performance reporting

4. Support the team by organising the sales pipeline, providing regular MI reporting and supporting distribution efforts

5. Co-ordinate projects for clients by working with the research, portfolio management and operations teams

6. Suggest more efficient ways of working and help the team to implement new ideas

7. Coordinate mailings including managing mailing lists; keep lists current and send mailings out via emails

Excellence

• Ability to multi-task and deliver accurately on time
• Commitment to providing a ‘best in class’ service

People

• Ability to build strong networks internally in the Investment business and to collaborate effectively on cross-functional and cross-geography teams
• Natural ease and effectiveness when dealing with clients/colleagues at all levels.

What you’ll bring 

• Degree level education, with relevant experience ideally within an investment management business
• Self-starter who is adaptive, fast-learning, responsive, reliable, extremely well-organized, detail-oriented and committed to accuracy
• Strong communication skills
• Exceptional aptitude for following up and following through on assigned tasks
• Interest in investment issues and desire to deepen knowledge over time.
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Functional with the internet/intranet, proprietary software and use of AI 
• Willingness to travel periodically to connect with the team in person

What we offer 

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

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 email candidate.helpdesk@wtwco.com