WTW
Early Careers Corporate Risk and Broking CRB Finance Role Summer 2025
WTW, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
This role is Hybrid and open to Chicago or New York.
Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity now or in the future.
Graduate Program Overview
The CRB Graduate Development Program (GDP) is a non-rotational two-year-program that provides the opportunity to develop a broad knowledge base, varied skills, and diverse network. This program is designed to set you up with a holistic view of CRB with hands-on experience, insight, and opportunities to make an impact and shape your own career.
GDP participants will be immersed in a 1-week-in-person orientation followed by a robust onboarding training learning about various functions within CRB. Our program is designed to provide graduates with a well-rounded understanding of the industry while having the opportunity to deep dive within their respective business area.
Finance Overview
The Finance function serves both internal and external customers: colleagues within our company, client organizations, shareholders, financial institutions, vendors, and regulatory agencies around the world. In Business Finance, we support the day-to-day financial operations for the North America Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB) business. Our main responsibilities include coordinating forecasting, budgeting and consolidated financial–analytics and supporting business leaders in meeting financial objectives and making key business decisions. A role in finance is suited to individuals who are strategic independent thinkers that pay attention to detail. They flourish when working in a team environment and have strong analytical, communication, and data interpretation skills.
Role Requirements:
Responsibilities:
Preparing financial reports & KPIs for management
Analyze revenue & expense data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
Develop financial models to support decision-making (i.e. T&E trending, Salary Modeling)
Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial data is accurate and consistent
Evaluate the financial impact of business decisions and providing recommendations to management
Assist region / Business Unit finance in updating plan and forecast systems
Ad hoc projects
Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3.0 GPA
Preferred Majors: Finance and / or Accounting preferred, Open to Business Majors
Date of Graduation between May 2024 – May 2025
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Alteryx, Power BI or other AI / data experience is a plus
Competencies:
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Excellent presentation skills, analytically driven and detail oriented
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Proficient in time management
Analytical skills: The ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, use financial modelling and analysis tools to support decision-making
Curiosity & eagerness to learn
Adaptability
Compensation and Benefits: Base salary range and benefits information for this position are included in accordance with the requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).
Compensation: The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $75,000 – 85,000 USD. This role is also eligible for overtime.
Company Benefits: WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.
WTW Work Flex: At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools, and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a “hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Visit our career site for more information: https://careers.wtwco.com/wtw-work-flex/
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/
EOE, including disability/vets
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Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity now or in the future.
Graduate Program Overview
The CRB Graduate Development Program (GDP) is a non-rotational two-year-program that provides the opportunity to develop a broad knowledge base, varied skills, and diverse network. This program is designed to set you up with a holistic view of CRB with hands-on experience, insight, and opportunities to make an impact and shape your own career.
GDP participants will be immersed in a 1-week-in-person orientation followed by a robust onboarding training learning about various functions within CRB. Our program is designed to provide graduates with a well-rounded understanding of the industry while having the opportunity to deep dive within their respective business area.
Finance Overview
The Finance function serves both internal and external customers: colleagues within our company, client organizations, shareholders, financial institutions, vendors, and regulatory agencies around the world. In Business Finance, we support the day-to-day financial operations for the North America Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB) business. Our main responsibilities include coordinating forecasting, budgeting and consolidated financial–analytics and supporting business leaders in meeting financial objectives and making key business decisions. A role in finance is suited to individuals who are strategic independent thinkers that pay attention to detail. They flourish when working in a team environment and have strong analytical, communication, and data interpretation skills.
Role Requirements:
Responsibilities:
Preparing financial reports & KPIs for management
Analyze revenue & expense data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
Develop financial models to support decision-making (i.e. T&E trending, Salary Modeling)
Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial data is accurate and consistent
Evaluate the financial impact of business decisions and providing recommendations to management
Assist region / Business Unit finance in updating plan and forecast systems
Ad hoc projects
Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3.0 GPA
Preferred Majors: Finance and / or Accounting preferred, Open to Business Majors
Date of Graduation between May 2024 – May 2025
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Alteryx, Power BI or other AI / data experience is a plus
Competencies:
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Excellent presentation skills, analytically driven and detail oriented
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Proficient in time management
Analytical skills: The ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, use financial modelling and analysis tools to support decision-making
Curiosity & eagerness to learn
Adaptability
Compensation and Benefits: Base salary range and benefits information for this position are included in accordance with the requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).
Compensation: The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $75,000 – 85,000 USD. This role is also eligible for overtime.
Company Benefits: WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.
WTW Work Flex: At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools, and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a “hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Visit our career site for more information: https://careers.wtwco.com/wtw-work-flex/
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/
EOE, including disability/vets
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