Investment Consultant

The business

We (WTW’s Investments business) help clients in all matters related to capital investment. We provide insightful perspectives, become a collaborative partner, act as skilled investors and deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients. 

Our client base includes a diverse range of institutional investors, including pension funds, insurance companies and sovereign wealth funds. The success of our business depends critically on our ability to help our clients succeed, and to achieve and maintain a competitive edge. Our solutions include advisory and delegated investment services.

The role

We are looking for a full-time investment consultant who will be part of a collaborative team of colleagues working across Western European countries. The successful applicant will work on a wide variety of projects and clients based predominantly in Germany but also across Western Europe. We are typically involved in all phases of the investment process including defining investment objectives and investment beliefs, setting a risk profile and appropriate strategic asset allocation, applying our market outlook across different asset classes, incorporating sustainability and defining investment governance frameworks. 

The requirements

Candidates should possess strong client-facing skills, at least three years of professional experience in capital investment, and a focus on commercial outcomes. Other requirements include:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and responsiveness
• Show good commercial awareness, contributing to the development of client relationships and business opportunities
• Collaborative team player who supports senior colleagues while guiding and sharing knowledge with more junior team members
• Strong proficiency in IT applications, supporting efficient and accurate delivery of work
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of capital markets and portfolio theory in a client and portfolio management context
• Extensive knowledge of applicable legislation as well as regulatory provisions for the investment of corporate pension assets. Advantageous if you have knowledge of most common OAP plan designs, as well the German wealth market. 
• Excellent German and English language skills. Advantageous if skilled in other languages.

What we offer

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 30 days of annual leave, hybrid working option, professional and personal development, company pension scheme and employer-funded sick pay and dependent care leave benefits.

WTW is an 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 candidatehelpdesk@wtwco.com

About WTW

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 organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance. Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you. Learn more at www.wtwco.com