Actuarial intern

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance); Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid environment

Mentorship program

Internal training

Job summary

iA Financial Group in Vancouver seeks an Actuarial Intern/Student to support analysis, develop tools, and collaborate with Actuarial, IT, Finance, and Marketing teams on business projects. The role offers exposure to dashboards, data analysis, and basic statistics.

Applicants should be enrolled in a bachelor’s actuarial program or related field, with quantitative experience and strong Excel/Access/R/SQL skills. This hybrid internship runs January–August 2027 in Vancouver.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science or related program; credited internship in winter 2027
• Experience in quantitative analysis from academic work or internships
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to procedures
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems; proficient with analytical tools and large datasets (Excel, Access, R, SQL)

Responsibilities

• Participate in analytical projects to develop actuarial understanding
• Contribute to development of simple analytical tools for business issues
• Collaborate with Actuarial, IT, Finance, Marketing teams on projects
• Analyze data and produce reports or dashboards to support decisions
• Provide quantitative analyses using basic statistics
• Support ongoing actuarial activities and recurring analyses
• Prepare documents and respond to data requests from internal teams
• Learn from mentors and colleagues about insurance industry challenges

Skills

Excel

Access

R

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in actuarial science

Tools

SQL

Job description

Build the future with us

Are you driven by the actuarial field and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future?

Description

As an Actuarial Intern/Student, you will play a key role in analysis, problem-solving, and supporting teams in addressing business needs in insurance. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What You’ll Accomplish With Us

• Participate in analytical projects to develop a practical understanding of actuarial concepts and the insurance industry.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of simple analytical tools to support the resolution of business issues.
• Collaborate with various teams (Actuarial, Information Technology, Finance, Marketing) on projects and initiatives.
• Analyze data and contribute to the production of reports or dashboards to support decision-making.
• Support teams with quantitative analyses using basic statistical methods.
• Participate in ongoing actuarial activities and provide support for recurring analyses.
• Contribute to the preparation of documents and respond to data requests from internal teams.
• Work closely with colleagues, mentors, and professionals to develop your skills and learn about the challenges of the insurance industry.

What Could Accelerate Your Success In This Role

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science or another relevant program, and/or is required to complete a credited internship in the winter of 2027 as part of their program of study.
• Has relevant experience in quantitative analysis acquired through academic work or internships.
• Is known for their thoroughness, attention to detail, and adherence to established procedures.
• Stands out for their ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency with analytical tools and large datasets, particularly Excel, Access, R, and SQL.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• AI is in everyone's hands, empowering you to increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization's growth;
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
• Benefits for students: Access to internal training, mentorship, involvement in real projects, flexible schedules adapted to your studies, and valuable experience for your professional journey.

Following your internship/employment, great employment opportunities may be available for you to continue your journey with us.

8-month internship from January to the end of August 2027

For this student position in Vancouver, the hourly wage ranges from $29.50 to $33.50 CAD per hour. The hourly rate offered will be determined based on the number of internships completed by the candidate.