Overview
2026 Retirement Actuarial Graduate Trainee Consultant Programme, Edinburgh
With 48,000 colleagues in over 140 countries, we help organisations make forward-thinking choices about their people, their investments and the risks they face. Joining our Retirement team, you’ll be part of our impact right from the start. Our Retirement team work with some of the largest pension schemes in the UK, advising on both Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution schemes, tackling complex challenges every day and making a real difference to active and retired employees across the country. Our work is vital and often very high profile.
We believe difference makes us stronger and are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation.
Responsibilities
* Working with and learning from leading figures in the pensions industry to help deliver innovative solutions for prestigious clients.
* Be supported through actuarial exams, with a mentor and a flexible study support package to help you become a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
* On our programme, you will:
* Focus on supporting clients with their Defined Benefit schemes, with potential opportunities to work with other schemes
* Participate in regular valuation work as well as risk-reduction and scheme design projects
* Collaborate with teams such as investment, communications and administration to provide joined-up advice
* Build technical and consulting skills through a mix of practical and classroom learning
* Address real-world actuarial problems that matter to clients
* Develop the ability to communicate results clearly to colleagues and clients
* Identify and pursue opportunities to improve ways of working and services
Qualifications
* A natural problem solver with an analytical mind
* Comfortable working with and analysing numbers
* A confident communicator who can build relationships
* Curious and eager to learn and apply knowledge
* At least 2:1 degree in a numerate discipline, or 2:1 in a non-numerate discipline plus an A or B at A-Level Maths
Closing Date
30th September 2025
Workstyles
We’re open to hybrid working for this role, which means blending working at home with at least three days in the office (four in your first few months), collaborating with the people around you and learning from your colleagues.
Application Process
1. Stage 1: Apply online and attach your CV
2. Stage 2: Complete an online test and video interview
3. Stage 3: Attend a virtual assessment centre, where you’ll meet members of the team
4. Stage 4: Offer and acceptance
5. Stage 5: Keeping in touch, including an office visit and social events to meet future colleagues
6. Stage 6: Onboarding
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, please email candidatehelpdesk@wtwco.com
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