Pension Outsourcing Intern, Early Careers

WTW

Pension Outsourcing Intern supporting defined benefit plan administration at WTW. Performing calculations, data updates, benefit statements, and client support in a hybrid Montreal team.

Posted 8/17/2026internshipMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and quantitative skills through coursework in mathematics, actuarial studies, or finance, while providing effective client service and support in pension plan administration. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and fully bilingual in French and English.

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Pension Plan AdministrationBenefit CalculationsMicrosoft ExcelBilingual in French and EnglishClient Service Skills

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Hard Skills

MathematicsActuarial StudiesStatisticsEconomicsFinanceBenefit CalculationsData UpdatesDocumentation MaintenanceProblem SolvingQuality Output

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCommunication SkillsIndependenceCooperative Work

Tools & Technologies

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Industry Keywords

Defined Benefit PlansAudit TrailsClient Support ServicesQuantitative CourseworkTeam Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform routine and recurring plan administration tasks for clients' defined benefit plans, including benefit calculations and annual data updates
Assist with preparation of benefit statements
Complete tasks cooperatively with team members to ensure unified service delivery
Gain a thorough understanding of pension plan administration
Follow and update documentation materials to maintain complete, accurate work papers and audit trails
Learn and use Excellence tools and concepts for efficient, quality output and service delivery
Adhere to plan documents and government regulations when administering plans
Participate in team meetings and training activities
Assist with project work and other ad hoc client support services under the supervision of senior analysts
Provide general administration support and basic pension administration tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current university student enrolled in a program with heavy emphasis on mathematics, actuarial studies, statistics, economics, finance, or another major with significant quantitative coursework
Preference for 3rd year students
Work experience demonstrating strong technical and/or client service skills is a plus
Passion for solving problems and sharing solutions
Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a close team environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Fully bilingual in French and English; Quebec only
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
Submit a CV/resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript in one PDF
Indicate preference for a Winter, Summer, or Fall internship
Applications accepted from Université de Montréal, UQAM, and Université Laval starting August 26th
Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Opportunity to learn, improve, and grow
Training activities
Exposure to pension plan administration and professional development through team support and project work