Actuarial Intern - Summer 2027

Sun Life Financial; Wellesley (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Sun Life Financial in the United States offers an Actuarial Internship Program designed for aspiring actuarial professionals. You’ll gain hands-on experience by working on real projects, learning insurance concepts, and contributing to teams while preparing for actuarial exams.

The internship is hybrid and requires proximity to one of our US offices, including Wellesley, MA, with mentorship from experienced actuaries to help you grow and showcase your summer contributions.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program (Actuarial Science, Math, Stats, Data Analytics, Data Science, CS).
• Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0.
• Interest and commitment to actuarial profession and passing exams.
• Ability to translate complex concepts and collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Work on real actuarial projects and build technical skills.
• Learn insurance concepts and product features.
• Leverage data tools to perform analyses and solve problems.
• Present summer experience to peers and Sun Life actuarial community.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Excel/VBA proficiency

Programming skills

Education

Actuarial Science or related degree program

Tools

Excel

VBA

Job description

About Sun Life

At 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.

Internship Program

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.

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

You will 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.

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.

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.

• Lunch & learn sessions
• Networking opportunities with business leaders and members of the actuarial community
• Social activities with other interns from across the organization

Job Details

Job Category: Temporary Employee

Posting End Date: 29/10/2026

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 preferred

Diversity & Inclusion

We 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.

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.

We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Company Culture

Shine together. At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed.

Make life brighter. We’re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant.

There’s power in numbers. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world.

Shape the future. With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities.

Join us. Together, we can make the future brighter. Join a top employer for a brighter future. Visit Sun Life Careers