Willis Towers Watson

Associate Director

Willis Towers Watson • $112K — $150K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Business Services
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field, plus 4+ years of experience in International Benefits Consulting.
  • Experience managing global HR benefit programs with a keen interest in international issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with timely and quality deliverables.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Notes.
  • Experience providing defined benefit valuation and actuarial consulting to multinational firms.
  • Diverse project management exposure on multi-country initiatives and substantial knowledge of M&A processes.
  • Background in supporting the sales of global benefits and retirement consulting services.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic consulting for multinational companies on retirement and benefits issues.
  • Coordinate and manage multi-country actuarial projects with various stakeholders.
  • Serve as project manager and primary contact for client communications.
  • Prepare comprehensive project documentation including statements of work and budgets.
  • Lead project teams ensuring alignment with objectives and quality standards.
  • Develop trusted advisor relationships through effective communication with clients.
  • Contribute to intellectual capital and participate in special projects related to benefit strategies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for significant impact on multinationals' retirement and benefits strategies.
  • Mentorship role within project teams, fostering professional growth.
  • Exposure to a variety of global pension markets and experiences in client relations.
  • Involvement in high-stakes projects, including mergers and acquisitions.
  • Access to resources and support for intellectual capital development.
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Job Description

The Role

DUTIES:
  • Associate Director within Integrated and Global Solutions Line of Business at Willis Towers Watson US LLC in Chicago, IL.
  • Provide strategic consulting advice and services to multinational companies concerning retirement as well as broader benefits and compensation issues for their operations globally.
  • Coordinate and manage multi-country projects (including annual global actuarial coordination projects), working closely with client headquarters, local country client contacts and local WTW consultants.
  • Serve as the project manager and day to day communication liaison with clients, create client deliverables, contribute to client management and new business activities, and participate in the creation of new intellectual capital.
  • Prepare statements of work, project plans and budgets involving multiple workflow streams and client and consultant teams across geographic boundaries internationally.
  • Serve as the day-to-day project lead, ensuring the progress of the team against established objectives, budget, timeline, deliverables and quality standards.
  • Serve as primary, daily contact with clients located in headquarters as well as overseas offices concerning delivery of services, coordinating with WTW Consultants globally.
  • Manage client expectations and raise appropriate issues to other senior consultants.
  • Develop a trusted advisor relationship with client contacts through effective communication and efficient, quality execution of projects.
  • Provide value-added consulting expertise in global retirement plan valuation and design.
  • Participate in special projects including mergers and acquisitions, benefit plan strategy and design, plan management and governance strategy, and global financing and funding policies.
  • Perform technical, consulting and editorial reviews of work products such as in actuarial valuations, calculations, accounting results, including special accounting events under both U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
  • Contribute to the development of new tools and approaches, including monitoring and analyzing economic conditions in major markets around the world and updating country profiles.
  • Meet revenue and billable hour goals as required by business.
  • Support the generation of new business as part of the broader team.
  • Develop new business opportunities and enhance existing relationships.
  • Directly contribute to clients' success through applying your technical expertise.
  • Serve as mentor to project team associates.
  • Salary range = $112,000 to $150,000 per annum.


Qualifications

The Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field, plus four (4) years of experience in a related International Benefits Consulting role.
  • Prior experience working on global HR benefit programs with demonstrated interest in international issues.
  • Prior experience successfully managing multiple projects and producing quality deliverables on time and within budget.
  • Prior experience working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Teams, MS Notes.
  • Prior experience delivering defined benefit valuation and actuarial consulting services to multinational companies.
  • Prior experience providing consulting advice and services to multinational companies concerning retirement and broader employee benefit issues for their operations globally.
  • Prior project management of multi-country projects, including annual global actuarial coordination projects, global benefits brokerage appointments, M&A due diligence or integration projects, plan derisking projects.
  • Prior experience supporting sales of global benefits and retirement consulting services to multinationals.
  • Prior experience participating in the creation of new intellectual capital.
  • Prior experience managing project budget and invoicing.
  • Proficiency in accounting standards: IFRS (IAS 19), U.S. GAAP (ASC 715, 712).
  • Exposure to multiple international pension markets and clients.

About Willis Towers Watson

Willis Towers Watson is a global insurance and risk management company that provides a range of services to clients in more than 140 countries. The company was formed in 2016 through the merger of Willis Group Holdings and Towers Watson & Co. Willis Towers Watson offers a range of insurance products, including property and casualty insurance, life insurance, and health insurance. The company also provides risk management and consulting services, including actuarial services, investment consulting, and human capital consulting. Willis Towers Watson is known for its expertise in risk management and its ability to help clients navigate complex insurance and regulatory environments.
Learn more about Willis Towers Watson
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$26.2 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$996 million
Founded
1828
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$9.3 billion
NASDAQ
WLTW
* Ladders Estimates

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