Corporate Risk and Broking Graduate Development Program Analyst

About the Role

The Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB) Graduate Development Program (GDP) Analyst – Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) is a non-rotational 17-month program focused on developing a broad knowledge base, varied skills, and a diverse network within WTW's CRB division. This program provides hands-on experience and insights into the ART Solutions team.

• Start Date: August 2nd, 2027
• Location: New York (Hybrid)
• Visa Sponsorship: Not offered. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without future sponsorship. Temporary work authorizations are considered restricted.

Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) Solutions Placement

The ART Practice creates unique risk transfer solutions for large and sophisticated clients, addressing limitations in traditional insurance markets. This includes:

• Accessing additional or complementary capacity.
• Creating certainty of cost and coverage over a multiyear term.
• Facilitating risk financing while protecting the P&L / Balance Sheet.
• Creating solutions when the traditional market is unavailable or deemed inefficient.
• Solutions include: parametric insurance, multi-year monoline or multiline structured programs, multiline captive stop loss programs, and loss portfolio transfers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop proficiency in insurance, brokerage, actuarial, analytics, and alternative risk concepts.
• Work with key account leaders to build awareness of the WTW ART strategy and capabilities.
• Support the development, maintenance, and use of proprietary risk and program-design models.
• Analyze exposure, loss, statistical, market, and industry data to assess risk and financial impact.
• Prepare client deliverables, presentations, submissions, proposals, research, and sales collateral.
• Collaborate with consultants, actuaries, brokers, account leaders, clients, and insurance markets.
• Support placement and renewal activities, including program design, quotation review, comparisons, binders, and policy checks.
• Communicate complex concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and follow all quality, compliance, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Graduation: Expected between May 2026 and May 2027.
• Preferred Fields of Study: Quantitative, risk, science, or business-related studies, including mathematics, actuarial science, computer science, information systems, risk management, finance, economics, or earth sciences.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Coding experience is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical, research, communication, collaboration, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to follow direction, incorporate feedback, manage competing tasks, and deliver accurate work.
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, and committed to integrity and client service.

Licensing

• Must obtain the required resident-state insurance license within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain an active surplus lines license within the applicable 120-day period.

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $36.00 - $39.00 USD.
• Eligible for overtime.