Job Detail

Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas — the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential.

In our Talent & Rewards segment, we help clients align their talent and rewards strategy with their business strategy. We rely on data, analytics and experience to pinpoint the talent and workforce needs that are vital to their overall performance.

We are global advisory company with local presence in Switzerland. As such, we provide advice to the largest companies in Switzerland and other multinational companies with headquarters in Switzerland. In addition, we work together with colleagues across the globe on a daily basis in order to support our globally operating clients.

To support the growth of this innovative team, we are looking for an

The Role

You will serve as a strategic advisor to clients around their Total Rewards challenges (including Executive Compensation), manage, expand and acquire Swiss client relationships, and network with the Rewards community in Switzerland. You will also lead on the Rewards team’s sales and marketing strategy, in alignment with the broader Talent & Rewards vision. You will contribute with your thought leadership to the overall development of the T&R business in Switzerland.

You will be based in our Zurich office, but are also expected to travel to client offices as required.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

You will be expected to contribute to the business in the Switzerland by focusing on the following:

• Understanding the Rewards market and competitive landscape in Switzerland
  


• Delivering the integrated Rewards service offering (including Executive Compensation, Corporate Governance)
  


• Developing the business and contributing to local WTW brand building
  


• Leading and developing relationships with marquee clients
  


• Establishing yourself as a key advisor to clients and provide consistent, superior relationship management
  


• Demonstrating ability to grow people by effectively mentoring and coaching staff within the business
  


• Building relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-business teams
  


• Leveraging intellectual capital that has been developed and tailoring the content to meet the needs of the clients
  


• Partnering with corporate marketing to develop creative marketing strategies and collateral materials
  


• Demonstrating exceptional project management capabilities
  

The Requirements

• Significant (7+) experience in a senior role in the areas of integrated Rewards, incl. Executive Compensation and Corporate Governance
  


• Proven track-record of successfully advising SMI companies, at Executive and Board level
  


• Recognition as a trusted advisor by senior leaders in the Swiss Rewards community
  


• Proven business management skills, including financial and people management
  


• Ability to influence senior management and work across all levels of an organization as a team player
  


• Collaborative business style, internally and externally
  


• Excellent client relationship skills, interpersonal skills and entrepreneurial attitude
  


• Extensive experience with business development and track record proving sales capabilities
  


• Superior understanding of human resource issues within major global organizations and in entrepreneurial environments
  


• Knowledge of Rewards solutions, and appreciation of the role of technology in service delivery is an advantage
  


• Commitment to quality and professionalism; continuously working to achieve the highest quality standards
  


• Presence with polished and well-developed written and oral communication skills in German and English, French is a plus

The Offer

At Willis Towers Watson, you will discover an international, diverse, team-oriented and flexible working environment with colleagues who power clients’ ambitions in areas of people, risk and capital. We offer a competitive salary/benefits package, a bonus scheme, and an interesting career within the leading global advisory, broking and solutions company.

For more information, please visit our website on www.willistowerswatson.com.

We’re looking forward for your complete application (CV, Diplomas, Reference Letters if available) via our online recruiting-tool. For further details please call Ivan Kutle at +49 69–1505 5256.

Willis Towers Watson is an equal opportunities employer.

To be considered for this role, applicants must be either Swiss citizens, EU or EFTA nationals or have the legal right to live and work in Switzerland.