Health and Benefits Internship

WTW

. Work beside Health and Benefits consultants on real client assignments .

Posted 10/6/2026internshipUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $27 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate vendor products and financial data while supporting client strategies in health and benefits. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with a focus on effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

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Data AnalysisFinancial AnalysisClient Service SkillsMicrosoft ExcelActuarial Exams

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisFinancial AnalysisPricing StrategiesPlan Design ModelingVendor ComparisonQuantitative AnalysisActuarial ScienceHealth EconomicsAdvanced MathematicsHealth Equity

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingClient-Focused MindsetResourcefulnessCreativityAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Actuarial Exams

Industry Keywords

Health and BenefitsVendor PlacementLife and Disability InsuranceWellbeingRisk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work beside Health and Benefits consultants on real client assignments
Analyze data, draw conclusions, and present results
Support development and implementation of client strategies and solutions
Analyze and compare vendor products, services, and contracts
Perform financial analyses, including pricing, employee contribution strategies, and plan design modeling
Gain specialized knowledge in pharmacy, life and disability insurance, health equity and wellbeing, vendor placement, actuarial and analytics
Evaluate survey responses and vendor proposals
Participate in twice-weekly learning and networking sessions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Progress towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human capital/human resource management, health economics, risk management & insurance, business management, marketing and finance, actuarial science, advanced mathematics, or another major with significant quantitative work
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
Prior internship or other work experience demonstrating increasing levels of complex work, autonomy, and client service skills
For actuarial students, successful completion of one or more actuarial exams is beneficial
Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a close team environment
Problem-solving ability and client-focused mindset
Resourcefulness and creativity
Accountability and ownership of work
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-oriented environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Local to Boston and able to commute to the Boston office
Relocation or housing assistance is not offered
Able to work legally in the United States indefinitely without visa sponsorship
Expected graduation with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree between December 2027 and June 2028