Senior Risk Consultant

About the role

Strategic Risk Consulting (SRC) is part of the wider Risk & Analytics division within Corporate Risk and Broking, providing an integrated approach to risk management in today’s complex global business environment. SRC is a diverse, globally distributed team of actuaries, engineers, natural catastrophe modelers, and enterprise risk management specialists. We help companies identify, quantify, and prioritize their major risks, connecting risk management decisions to corporate financial performance.

As a Senior Risk Consultant, you will lead the delivery of data-driven, insightful analyses for some of the world’s largest and most complex organizations. Your modeling skills will help clients quantify risk and develop risk transfer strategies that exploit arbitrage opportunities among mitigation, transfer, and retention levers—aligning risk decisions with financial strategy to enhance organizational resilience and maximize performance.

This role offers intellectual stimulation, collaboration with professionals across industries, and the opportunity to deploy state-of-the-art tools and technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform modeling analysis for clients’ risks using standard actuarial techniques and WTW proprietary tools.
• Ensure quality of work by participating in peer review processes and maintaining a comprehensive audit trail for all analytical work.
• Present analytical results and recommendations to clients in a timely and professional manner.
• Direct work for junior colleagues, providing feedback and coaching.
• Develop trusted advisor relationships with internal WTW client relationship managers through effective communication and quality execution of projects.
• Support the development of new business opportunities and enhance existing relationships.
• Participate in Research & Development of new initiatives as required.

Requirements

• 5+ years of risk/insurance analytic experience; actuarial experience desirable.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Client-facing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of how insurance coverages operate.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and manage projects effectively.
• Well-organized, intellectually curious, and positive attitude.
• Experience using AI models for project research.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; programming skills (R) desirable.
• Hunger to grow project management, business development, and team management capabilities.
• Innovation and problem-solving abilities to design bespoke risk consulting solutions and models for clients.

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this role.

Pay

The base salary compensation range for this role is $130,000–$175,000 USD annually. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare: Mental health/emotional wellbeing (including Employee Assistance Program), medical (including prescription drug coverage and fertility benefits), dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Accounts, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D, group accident, group critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection, wellbeing program, adoption assistance, surrogacy assistance, auto/home insurance, pet insurance, and other work/life resources.
• Leave Benefits: Paid holidays, annual paid time off (includes state/local paid leave where required), short-term disability, long-term disability, other leaves (e.g., bereavement, FMLA, ADA, jury duty, military leave, and parental/adoption leave), and paid time off (for Washington roles only).
• Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans are available to senior-level colleagues who meet eligibility requirements.