The Disaster Risk Finance & Parametrics (DRFP) team within WTW Risk and Analytics brings decades of experience in climate and disaster risk finance policy and practice, with unrivalled expertise in parametric insurance and forecast-based finance, risk data analytics and modelling, and parametric index design and risk transfer programme implementation for climate and other natural hazards. The DRFP team, working closely alongside colleagues in the Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) team, focuses on providing risk advisory, quantification, analytics, and research, as well as finance and policy advisory services for global, regional, and (sub-)state level natural disaster risk management and financing for Governments, regional risk pools, conservation and humanitarian organisations, and international financial institutions around the world. The work of the team focuses particularly on the four strands of DRF Strategy Advisory and (Sub-)Sovereign Risk Pooling, Climate-Resilient Debt, Anticipatory Action and Humanitarian Finance, and Ecosystem Resilience.

　　The role

　　In this full-time role, you will work closely with the DRFP team, the broader Alternative Risk Transfer Practice, as well as the Climate Practice, WTW stakeholders and public sector clients to organise, support and improve a number of our key ways of working. You will quickly be the go-to person in the DRFP team to help us coordinate activities that feed into our collective aims and objectives, ensure project delivery and client satisfaction and facilitate compliance with company-wide excellence standards. You will also help coordinate the internal and external knowledge and marketing campaigns for the DRFP team and support the quality assurance of interim and final project outputs.

　　Key responsibilities

　　Lead key administrative activities associated with the management of smaller and medium-sized projects, including acquisition, contracting, execution, and closure, and facilitating and ensuring compliance with company-wide excellence and quality management standards related to project and knowledge management (e.g., KYC checks, etc.)

　　Support administrative activities for larger, strategic projects

　　Assist in key operational activities including resource management, financial planning, invoicing and knowledge management

　　Support the planning, progress and delivery of effective and efficient ways of working and coordinating across the DRFP and ART teams

　　Support the development, implementation and oversight of the team’s marketing and communication outputs and strategy in collaboration with the WTW marketing team and coordinate our internal and external knowledge, marketing, and communication campaigns: intranet, website, social media, webinars and in-person events

　　Assist with technical research tasks during project development and implementation as needed, and support quality assurance related to interim and final project deliverables, including through, for example, review and editorial of project reports

　　Support liaising with offices and teams world-wide to support the engagement of DRFP activities within regional offices

　　The Requirements

　　Previous experience of project management and Ieading business operations improvement programmes or similar

　　Excellent, proven project coordination skills

　　Genuine interest in climate risk and resilience, and ability to adapt to and learn new areas of expertise

　　Good writing skills and ability to comprehend, break down and simplify complex issues such as climate risk and communicate them in effective ways

　　Enthusiasm, self-motivation and drive

　　The ability to work both in a team and autonomously, with a general willingness to learn and grow within a global market leader

　　Strong inter-personal skills, and ability to deploy effective communication techniques in internal and external stakeholder meetings

　　Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, multi-task and prioritise project work

　　Familiarity with academia, and interest in bridging the gap between research and industry would be advantageous

　　Background and experience in developing knowledge and communication outputs and strategies, including in relationship to climate resilience, would be a plus

　　In return, we offer a rewarding learning curve that will allow the right person to continue to develop business and technical skills in a leading risk management institution. The salary and benefits package is highly competitive, with opportunities for growth and continuous personal development.

　　Our work style: 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.

　　We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and WTW offers flexible working opportunities and part-time working.

　　What can we offer you? As an industry leader, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including: pension, life insurance, medical insurance, eye care voucher and flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental cover and many other options.

　　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.