Retirement Actuarial Trainee Consultant Review
at WTW
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Actuary
Birmingham
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Working as part of consulting teams on DB pension scheme clients.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy having a mix of work and study and being able to learn on and off the job. There can be lots to balance between work and study but there is lots of support with this.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt lots of new technical and actuarial skills in my role so far, as well as developing soft skills around consulting.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The apprenticeship programme is well organised with regular check in calls which give opportunities to discuss progress and any action needed.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive good support from my employer, including having a study mentor and buddy for support and guidance.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive good support from BPP when studying for the actuarial exams, having attended in person tutorials and had a range of study materials and opportunities to complete assignments and mock exams.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The actuarial qualification is an important part of progressing in my career, I can see how it will be important for work in the future.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are regular office socials and opportunities to network and socialise with colleagues.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend WTW to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company to work for with lots of support and good career opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to WTW?
Make sure you research and understand the requirements and commitments of taking the actuarial exams and be yourself in the interviews!
