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Our clients are a diverse range of institutional investors, including pension schemes, sovereign wealth funds and endowments. These clients require portfolios that are tailored to their goals, are cost effective and deliver strong returns with controlled risk. As an innovative firm with multi-asset capability and a fiduciary mind-set, the team can change the way clients govern themselves and invest, as well as influence the way the investment industry operates – our ethos is ‘Investing today for a more sustainable tomorrow’.
The role
At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity. Investment analysts join a collaborative team, working alongside some of the industry’s top investment consultants. Your role will involve a wide variety of projects working for sophisticated clients, including many household names. You will be supporting institutional investor clients and consultants based primarily in the UK.
As a team member you will be involved in some, or all, of the below:
- Modelling of risk and return of investment portfolios
- Setting of investment objectives for institutional clients
- Proposing strategic asset allocations
- Considering settlement feasibility
- Monitoring of risk and funding progress
- Modelling of climate risk impacts on portfolios
At WTW, we value flexibility and embrace a hybrid working model. This means you will have the opportunity to work both in the office and can work remotely. Our approach supports colleagues in developing the skills they need to succeed and reflects our collaborative culture. You can expect to spend at least three days in the office each week. In the initial few months graduates are asked to be in the office for four days per week to support the learning curve and development of a team network.
Our Dublin office is in Elm Park, Merrion Road, Dublin 4.
As part of our forward-thinking organisation, investment analysts work in an inclusive environment that recognises the importance of diversity of thought in achieving success. Whilst working hard and having fun, our mission is clear: to create better outcomes for end savers.
Learning and development
We are committed to providing continuous professional development to all of our colleagues. For graduates specifically, we provide:
- An induction process where you can learn what our business does, what resources are available, and build your peer network
- A series of investment-specific classroom trainings (both technical and soft-skills)
- On-the-job experiences allowing you to see the immediate impact of your work
- Opportunities to work on a diverse range of client projects with experienced professionals
- A formal mentorship programme in addition to your individual people manager
- An on-demand and comprehensive catalogue of online skills training
- Analyst-specific business updates.
We will continue to provide additional support for you throughout your career at WTW.
Study support
Graduates also receive a highly competitive study support package for Actuarial or CFA exams. This package includes:
- Study materials and tutorials
- Exam sitting fees
- Generous paid study leave
- Membership fees
- Mentorship
- Salary increases for exam success (on top of potential increases awarded as part of the annual review process).
Qualifications
The requirements
- Minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline (although a strong interest in financial markets is preferred).
- Comfortable working with numbers
- Comfortable working as part of a team
- Curious mind.
The application process
- Stage 1: Online application, including CV
- Stage 2: Invitation to complete online assessment and a video interview
- Stage 3: Virtual Assessment centre – this is an opportunity for you to meet with members of the team and for the team to understand your strengths, preferences, and motivations. The assessment will take place virtually, and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions.
- Stage 4: Offer
- Stage 5: On-boarding
Start date for the Graduate Programme will be the beginning of September 2025.
WTW is an equal opportunity employer
WTW believes that effectively managing a diverse workforce is vital to our business strategy. We have an obligation to our organisation, ourselves and our clients to hire and develop the best people we can find. We will continually review our policies and practices to ensure that all areas of the employment process (including recruiting, hiring, work assignments, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, company-sponsored development programs and overall workplace experience) are free from discriminatory practices. We are committed to equal employment opportunities at WTW.
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