Early Careers: Affinity Placement Analyst- 2027

Location: New York, NY, United States Department: Graduate

Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity. We will only consider candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States and who will not require sponsorship now or in the future. Please note: student visas, CPT, OPT, H-1B, TN, and other temporary work authorizations are considered restricted forms of employment eligibility. Once these expire, the candidate must be able to present another valid form of work authorization.

Start Date: August 2nd, 2027

Locations only: New York City & Chicago

Program Overview

The 17-month Corporate Risk & Broking Graduate Development Program combines orientation, structured onboarding, hands-on experience, and professional development. Graduates build broad industry knowledge, practical skills, and a strong network while developing deeper expertise in their assigned business area.

Affinity Overview

WTW Affinity & Programs is a global line of business which provides end-to-end Affinity insurance solutions for organizations whose core business is not insurance. Affinity is a B2B2C/B2B2B/B2C line of business, which means the insureds will be our clients’ end-customers. Our Affinity strategy places a focus on prospects that are global in nature, have multi-country clients, and have a mass volume customer base. The current target segments are travel insurance, franchise networks, vertical SaaS customers, commercial auto, warranty, AI insurance, and other embedded insurance offerings.

A role with Affinity is suited to individuals who have an interest in process engineering and automation across sales, broking, and account servicing functions. As a growing business unit, the Affinity team requires someone with an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to being multi-disciplinary.

Affinity spans multiple industries and business models. Success in this role requires comfort operating in ambiguity, the ability to structure nuanced solutions, and a disciplined, systems-oriented approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities:

Designing structured and scalable operating processes across the insurance value chain

Supporting the design, execution, launch, and expansion of Affinity programs

Designing (not coding) embedded insurance software requirements and customer purchase flows, including workflow mapping and user experience considerations

Supporting process automation initiatives, including sourcing, evaluating, and implementing AI-based tools to enhance quoting, underwriting intake, servicing, and reporting

Delivering customer-facing service and communication via phone and email to assist with application navigation, coverage clarification, and general servicing needs

Developing structured marketing and business development materials to clearly communicate complex insurance solutions

Supporting account teams in acquiring new clients by identifying prospects and maintaining engagement throughout the sales cycle

Collaborating across Affinity and WTW client delivery teams to build scalable servicing capabilities

Developing and nurturing relationships with WTW Broking, Sales, and Operational leadership, as well as building an external industry network

Staying informed on emerging market trends, AI developments, and industry innovations to enhance client solutions

Passing required state insurance licensing exams

Education and Qualifications:

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3.0 GPA

Date of Graduation between May 2026 – May 2027

Preferred Majors: Computer Science, Risk Management, Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Liberal Arts, Mathematics

Competencies:

Strong automation and process design skills

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Comfortable engaging with customers and clients over the phone and via email

Ability to organize information and develop structured marketing materials

Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills

Effective time management and organizational skills

Strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture, managing a broad portfolio of prospect/client relationships

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly rate being offered for this role is $37.00hr – $40.00hr USD. This role is also eligible for overtime.

Company Benefits:

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)

Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid 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 and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off

Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k)

Recruiting tips:

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