Corporate Risk and Broking Graduate Development Program Analyst

About the Role

The CRB Graduate Development Program (GDP) is a non-rotational 17-month program designed to provide a broad knowledge base, varied skills, and a diverse network. It offers hands-on experience and insights into the CRB division, with opportunities to impact and shape your career. Participants will undergo a 1-week orientation followed by robust onboarding training covering various functions within CRB. The program aims to provide graduates with a well-rounded understanding of the industry and the opportunity to specialize in their business area.

Colleagues in Risk & Analytics’ Enterprise Risk Consulting (ERC) team help clients analyze risk using quantification, structured approaches, risk analytics tools, and subject matter expertise. They improve enterprise risk management by identifying, quantifying, and mitigating risks for organizations of all sizes across various industries. Work in ERC is predominantly project-based and collaborative.

• Start Date: August 2nd, 2027
• Location: New York (Hybrid)
• Visa Sponsorship: Not offered for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without future sponsorship. Temporary work authorizations (student visas, CPT, OPT, H-1B, TN) are considered restricted.

Key Responsibilities

As an Analyst within Risk & Analytics' Enterprise Risk Consulting (ERC) team, you will support client projects to identify, assess, quantify, and manage enterprise risks, while strengthening organizational resilience. You will collaborate with consultants, data scientists, actuaries, catastrophe modelers, business continuity specialists, and industry experts.

Project work may include:

• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) assessments and maturity reviews
• Enterprise-wide risk identification, prioritization, and risk register development
• Risk appetite, tolerance, and governance framework design
• Strategic risk quantification and decision-support modeling
• Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and operational resilience programs
• Development of risk monitoring, reporting, and key risk indicators
• Benchmarking, research, and analysis to support client recommendations

You will collaborate with colleagues across WTW, including risk consulting, catastrophe modeling, climate, actuarial, insurance, and analytics teams. You will also contribute to developing new consulting methodologies, tools, and thought leadership, exploring and applying emerging AI-enabled approaches to enhance analytical insights and improve client outcomes.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to diverse industries and risk challenges
• Experience working directly with senior client stakeholders
• Opportunities to develop analytical, consulting, and project management skills
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across WTW
• Hands-on experience with innovative risk analytics and AI-enabled solutions
• A strong foundation for a career in enterprise risk management, business continuity, resilience, and risk consulting

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Familiarity with risk analytics tools
• Interest in exploring and applying emerging AI-enabled approaches

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3.0 GPA
• Expected Graduation Date: between May 2026 – May 2027
• Preferred Majors: Risk Management, Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Liberal Arts
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable insights
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn new methodologies, technologies, and AI-enabled approaches
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently while contributing to team success