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WTW is a preeminent developer of risk and financial modelling software, with over 1000 clients worldwide. We combine the technical innovation and engineering expertise of our software professionals with the actuarial knowledge and thought leadership of our insurance consulting business to provide solutions that help clients measure value, manage risk and safeguard solvency.
WTW’s software solutions support insurance companies and other businesses that require sophisticated machine modelling and analytics processes as they confront volatile markets and regulatory changes. Our software solutions underpin a variety of complex financial activities, including asset-liability modelling, pricing, and reserving, through to economic capital aggregation and allocation.
The role
Our 8-week Internship Programme is designed for penultimate year students.
An Internship at WTW will give you valuable real-world experience while you are still a student. It will enable you to apply your education in an environment that is both challenging and rewarding. At the end of your time with us, you will have a greater understanding of what we do and how closely our career offerings match your career aspirations. You will be treated in the same way as our new graduates receiving the same quality and quantity of work. It is the perfect opportunity to gain an insight into what you could expect if you joined our graduate programme the following year.
The programme is geared towards a structured learning environment giving students direct experience in working on real problems in a supportive team environment. Each Intern will have a mentor to support them throughout the 8 weeks. Starting with an existing problem (usually set as part of the interview process) we enhance the solution through the application of SOLID principals. As the solution is insurance domain based, we may also look at performance (benchmarking) to widen the students understanding of performant coding. This initial project work is individual in nature but with direct support from their assigned mentor, the student will be expected to present their findings back to the team and sponsors.
After the initial project the bulk of the time (usually around 5-6 weeks) will be spent on a business applicable solution involving many aspects of WTW software delivery technologies and processes. Students will be encouraged to take on greater responsibilities throughout the programme, from process oriented (running Scrum ceremonies) to specialising on an aspect of software delivery (for example performance benchmarking, testing, DevOps, security) dependent on the needs of the project. We provide the students with ample opportunities to either pair program or self-organise into sub-teams under the direction and tutelage of the mentors. The students will again present their work at the end of the project which feeds into the final selection process.
We aim to give prospective employees (via the Internship) a glimpse into the WTW mindset in providing solutions to the market, that we take a collaborative engineering approach in building innovative solutions and making the environment both creative and fun.
The requirements
- Penultimate year University students.
It would also be an advantage to possess the following skills:
- Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle and Agile principles
- Knowledge and experience of using an object-oriented language (such as C#, C++, Java or Python) and/or web technologies (such as HTML/CSS, JavaScript and Angular)
- Familiarity with unit testing and test automation in general
- Appreciation of current and emerging technologies
- Appreciation of algorithm and software performance
The application process
- Stage 1: Online application, including CV
- Stage 2: Invitation to complete online assessment and a video interview – in partnership with the Bright Network, we have created an academy module on ‘How to Ace your Video Interview’. Click here to sign up and watch it!
- Stage 3: Coding Assessment – We will ask you to participate in a coding assessment for you to be able to showcase your coding skills to us.
- Stage 4: 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 5: Offer and on-boarding.
Start date for the UK Intern Programme will be July 2024.
Why work at wtw?
WTW offers a variety of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, as well as help you develop in your career, and balance your life inside and outside of work. Among other things, these include shared parental leave, a range of Learning & Development (L&D) opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package (which includes Private Medical Insurance and Life Insurance).
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.
Work Styles – ICT Technology
Colleagues in Insurance Technology have a Hybrid work style. We encourage colleagues to find a healthy work/life balance with specific days spent in the office when in-person collaboration can take place with colleagues. Technology colleagues come into the office 2 or 3 times a week on average. We are committed to supporting the development of our graduate recruits via regular in-person interaction with their teams and other colleagues to maximise their learning.
Recruiting tips
WTW specializes in preparing for the unknown. Here’s how to get ready for the big day: https://careers.wtwco.com/hints-and-tips/
