Actuarial Internship - Summer 2027

Securian Financial Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Great Place to Work-Certified

Job summary

Securian Financial Group in Saint Paul, MN, offers a Summer 2027 Internship in actuarial science designed for undergraduate students aiming to explore a career in insurance analytics. You’ll work on real projects, gain exposure to pricing and research tasks, and interact with leaders who value community involvement.

The program provides mentoring and hands-on learning resources, with hybrid work options; three days in the downtown St. Paul office for commuting colleagues.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completing a four-year degree in Math or Actuarial Science.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Solid organizational and analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Explore actuarial field as a potential career path.
• Support department projects and research activities.
• Assist with tasks like expense studies, lapse studies, pricing analyses.
• Participate in mentoring and networking opportunities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Four-year degree program in Math or Actuarial Science

Job description

Program Overview

An internship with Securian Financial means an opportunity to create meaningful connections with established associates and fellow interns while exploring professional development in your field of study. Our interns are connected to work that matters, helping to drive and deliver value for our customers with the support of great Securian team members at your side. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with company leaders and learn from their career stories as well as get to know more about who we are as a company and the things we value – like our commitment to community through hands‑on volunteer activities. At Securian, supportive leaders facilitate an environment where interns are provided mentoring and learning resources to acclimate them into the workspace. Teams work collaboratively to achieve milestones and improvements. Personal growth and development opportunities are prioritized and recognized. We encourage and celebrate involvement in Associate Resource Groups around various Diversity & Inclusion initiatives. Summer internships are intended for undergraduate students who will be completing their degree in December '27 or May '28. We are unable to pursue candidates who would require Visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• First and foremost, to give students an opportunity to explore the actuarial field as a possible career choice.
• Second, we use internship programs as a recruiting tool to identify potential full‑time talent.

The internship will include a variety of actuarial research activities dependent upon the needs of the department at the time of the internship. They may include things like expense studies, lapse studies, rate management analysis, product pricing, process automation, etc. These activities will provide an overall exposure to the profession of actuarial science. Projects vary each summer because they are real world experiences. They are not simulated projects, but projects that have relevance to immediate business needs of the company.

Required Qualifications

• Successful track record in a four-year degree program, in Math or Actuarial Science.
• Proven project and people leadership skills which includes developing strategies, motivating individuals, providing feedback, and driving for results.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including listening and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills to balance multiple projects and duties.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to think creatively.

Preferred Skills

Summer 2027 Internship

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you’re in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you’ll join us three days per week in our downtown St. Paul office to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

Securian Financial roles are listed with Job Category beginning SF. Be you. With us. We're a bright-thinking, hard‑working team focused on growth with purpose. And with large company resources and a small company feel, it means each of us is a name, not a number. Here, every voice matters — bring us your ideas and curiosity. Discover the best you — with us. We are a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company for the eighth year in a row, based on company‑provided data and the results of the Great Place to Work® Trust Index™ survey administered to our employees.