Brandon West
- Senior Actuarial Analyst
- Willis Towers Watson
School Information
School: Brigham Young University
College Major: Business
Years at College Works: 2011
Career Information
Working For: Willis Towers Watson
Title: Senior Actuarial Analyst
Industry: Finance
Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:
I work in the retirement line of business providing actuarial consulting services to various companies regarding retirement benefits they offer their employees and help them manage financial risk.
What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?Making a difference in others’ lives and progression and being a valuable resource for clients, friends, and family.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
College Works Painting provided the environment and taught me how to manage stress, time, employees, customers, and money mostly through self-learning and experimentation.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
College Works Painting provided a unique experience to me to have in my bank to share with others including recruiters. Now I still carry with me certain lessons I learned from the business and how to work with others.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
Work hard and sacrifice now so you can reap the rewards later.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
During the internship, work hard to complete quality jobs and a quality learning experience instead of quantity or speed. Enjoy and recognize your experience and what you are learning.
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
Do a good amount of research on what an actuary is and be willing to work and think hard.