Actuarial Intern - Summer 2027

Sun Life Financial; Portland, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Sun Life Financial is seeking an Actuarial Intern for Summer 2027 in a hybrid role near Wellesley, Hartford, Portland, and other U.S. offices. The internship emphasizes actuarial skills, collaboration, and exposure to insurance concepts through real projects.

You will work with experienced professionals, gain hands-on experience, and present your summer learnings to the actuarial community. Enrollment in Actuarial Science or related field with strong academic performance is required.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related area.
• Expected graduation between December 2027 to June 2028 preferred.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Demonstrated interest in actuarial profession; ability to translate complex concepts; strong teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Actuarial interns build technical skills and learn insurance concepts.
• Work on real entry-level actuarial projects in collaboration with teams.
• Present summer experiences to peers and management at the internship’s end.

Skills

Excel/VBA

Programming

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Actuarial interest

Education

Actuarial Science

Mathematics

Statistics

Data Analytics

Tools

Excel/VBA

Programming

Job description

## Actuarial Intern - Summer 2027Apply: Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts: Hartford, Connecticut: Kansas City, Missouri: Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Portland, ME: Part time: Posted 4 Days Ago: JR00127870At Sun Life, we’re driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful. Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You’ll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way. **Job Description:**You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.The Sun Life Actuarial Internship Program is designed for aspiring actuarial professionals and supports the continuing development of our actuarial community by promoting an environment conducive to a student's successful passing of actuarial exams.**What’s it like to work at Sun Life?**You’ll find it dynamic and highly professional; collaborative and supportive. We encourage career mobility. Sun Life is also a socially responsible employer, supporting the communities in which we live and work, with a globally recognized commitment to the environment and sustainability.Actuarial Interns can expect to build technical skills, learn insurance concepts and gain an understanding of product features and contracts. You’ll gain an understanding of the insurance business in general, while learning to leverage technology based tools to perform analysis and solve problems. In addition to building your skills and knowledge, interns provide meaningful contributions to their respective teams by completing real entry-level actuarial projects. Towards the end of your internship, you will also have the opportunity to give a presentation on summer experience to your peers, managers and other members of the Sun Life actuarial community.But it’s not all work! We offer a well-rounded summer experience, including lunch & learn sessions, networking opportunities with business leaders and members of the actuarial community and social activities with other interns from across the organization.Internship will be hybrid, and interns must be located near one of our US based offices - Wellesley, MA; Kansas City, MO; Hartford, CT; Portland, ME; Milwaukee, WI.**Requirements:*** Must be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program, preferably in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science or related area* Expected graduation between December 2027 to June 2028 preferred* Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0* Demonstrated interest and commitment to actuarial profession* Ability to translate complex, abstract concepts and theory* Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment* Analytical, problem-solving and conceptual thinking skills* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Prior actuarial internship experience a plus* Excel/VBA proficiency preferred* Programming skills preferredWe are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email [e-mail] to request an accommodation.For applicants residing in California, please read our employee California Privacy Policy and Notice.We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.**Job Category:**Temporary Employee**Posting End Date:**29/10/2026