Watson Wyatt is the trusted business partner to the world’s leading organizations on people and financial issues. We employ over 7000 staff (with over 200 researchers) in 32 countries across the world; annual revenues more than US $1.8bn. We have exceptional global strength, specialised in four areas: employee benefits, human capital strategies, investment, and insurance financial services.
Our headquarters are in London, England and Washington DC, USA. We currently have 7 offices in Greater China - Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Taipei and Wuhan.
GRS (Global Research Services) Wuhan office is a research center established in 2006 to complement our existing global research capability. Our research include: economic modelling, analytical tool development, background research, database building, data manipulation and analysis. We possess a free and innovative atmosphere; associates are encouraged to develop their own thoughts, skills, and, most importantly, their careers. We provide strong support for further study, the opportunity to attend research events and business capabilities development training.
Watson Wyatt provides a diverse and stimulating environment, a highly competitive remuneration package and an opportunity to work with the best minds in the industry.
Vacancies – GRS Wuhan
Analyst
Applications are welcomed from those candidates with economics, finance, accountancy or statistics backgrounds for the Analyst positions. Candidates must have strong analytical and writing skill with a relevant undergraduate degree. Relevant work experience and proficiency with econometric and statistics software (e.g. Stata, R, VBA) are highly desirable.
Quantitative Analyst
The position is for a program developer looking to move into financial modelling or analytical/Quant development role. Working as a Quantitative Analyst, you will be focusing on the development of financial models and risk infrastructure, designing innovative tools for rapid model deployment and producing complex components for high performance computing applications. Working as part of a global team you will work on innovative models and sophisticated analytical systems. The ideal candidates will typically hold an advanced Computer Science, Engineering or Maths degree to Masters or PhD level or equivalent from a leading institution and will be an expert programmer with strong algorithm design skills. You will need strong C++/VBA skills, ideally VC++ with strong STL/ATL or COM skills. Any experience in quantitative development/analytics deployment would be desirable but strong C++ developers holding Bachelor degree with good academic profile are considered.
Successful applicants will be offered full support to study Master of Science in Financial Engineering (part-time) awarded by National University of Singapore.
Economist
To apply for an Economist role, you must have or be about to receive a Master’s degree in economics or finance. Acting as a core member in research teams, you are expected to have deep understanding of economic and financial theories and possess advanced modeling skills. Technical knowledge in labour economics, financial modelling and applied econometrics are especially preferable.
All applicants must possess fluent English, both written and spoken, and those fluent in Korean or Japanese are highly desirable. Above all we seek a professional attitude and a natural tendency towards analysis research.
To apply please send your CV both in English and Chinese (together with transcript and programming examples) to grs.wuhan@
Step 1 Receiving CVs 10th Oct – 10th Nov
Step 2 CV Screening & Phone talks 11th Nov – 19th Nov
Step 3 First Round Interviews 20th Nov – 5th Dec
Step 4 Second Round Interviews 6th Dec – 15th Dec
2009 Complementary Opening Session
1st February - 31st March 2009
Open for receiving applications, with CV Screening & Phone Talks on irregular basis
