Remuneration Specialist

Join WTW, a global leader in talent, risk, and capital solutions. We collaborate with clients to drive effective business strategies and enhance organizational performance through our integrated approach to Work, Rewards, and Careers.

With 48,000 colleagues in over 140 countries, we help organisations make forward-thinking choices about their people, their investments and the risks they face. Joining our Executive Compensation and Board Advisory (ECBA) business, you'll be part of this impact right from the start.

In ECBA, we provide strategic and research-driven consulting to help companies balance talent and governance risks and drive business results. Working with management and boards, we help them to balance the interest of key stakeholders and reach executive pay arrangements that stand up to scrutiny from shareholders, regulators and others. This is complex, sensitive and fascinating work. You'll help us to deliver it to companies across a wide range of industries through a combination of expert advice, market-leading data and digital tools. So come and start building your future with a global market leader.

The Role

As an Specialist you will be making an immediate and valuable contribution to a range of cross-industry client assignments. Working with market-leading data, digital tools and GenAI, and learning from experienced consultants

• Develop your consulting, practical and technical skills on our 9-month FAST START training programme
• Use your creativity and analytical skills to turn data into meaningful conclusions and insights
• Draft reports and exhibits that incorporate impactful data visualisation and storytelling for clients
• Gain exposure to real client assignments, with opportunities to begin building relationships with high-profile clients across a range of sectors
• Assist clients with drafting their Directors' Remuneration Report - a key part of their Annual Report
• Broaden your understanding of our client solutions and the digital platforms and AI applications that are reshaping our industry
• Continuously develop your skills in the areas that align with your talents and interests

The work we do in ECBA is challenging and hugely varied. You'll make an important contribution to data-led projects such as:

• Reviewing executive pay design to ensure pay programmes are competitive 
• Supporting clients with corporate governance, regulatory reviews and trends updates
• Providing market benchmarking on pay elements, including base pay, incentive plans and total reward
• Supporting Boards to make informed and strategic remuneration decisions
• Conducting financial analysis to support remuneration decisions and outcomes, to align pay with the performance of the company and the wider stakeholder experience
• Using data analytics, regulatory research and financial trends to help companies understand and qualify their compensation strategies

The Requirements

• A natural problem solver with a sharp and analytical mind
• Comfortable working with and analysing data to draw meaningful conclusions
• A confident communicator who knows how to build relationships and collaborate effectively
• Familiar, at a basic level, with using GenAI platforms to boost productivity and quality of tasks
• An active listener who can understand and respond to the needs of others
• Curious and eager to learn new skills and apply them to the ever-changing needs of our clients
• Committed to quality, continuously working to achieve the highest excellence standards
• Bachelors or Masters degree in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics or any other major with significant quantitative course work, and a strong academic record

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact in a global market leader with opportunities for professional growth.
• Work in a dynamic and multinational team across Europe.
• Be part of an organization committed to fostering diversity and an inclusive work environment.

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.

We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email