Aspiring Actuarial Analyst - Student Program

Sun Life; Wellesley (MA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid study time

Exam fee reimbursement

Rotation opportunities

Job summary

Sun Life offers a student actuarial program combining rigorous data analysis with professional development across the actuarial function. You will contribute to reserves, pricing, forecasting and experience studies while rotating through assignments every 18-24 months.

The program emphasizes passing actuarial exams, learning AXIS and Dataiku, and growing alongside a collaborative team in a hybrid setup across the contiguous US states and Alaska.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or Data Science by June 2027
• Have passed at least one SOA exam and plan to pursue Fellowship
• Internship or prior actuarial experience preferred
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; able to translate complex concepts
• Proficiency with Excel and written/verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to moderately complex data analysis
• Analyze and interpret financial model results for actuarial reserves, pricing, forecasting and studies
• Develop and maintain PC-based analytical programs (Excel/AXIS/Dataiku)
• Create test plans for model changes and document results per internal guidelines

Skills

Excel/VBA

Analytical thinking

Communication

SQL

R

Python

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science or related field

Tools

AXIS

Dataiku

Job description

Sun Life offers a student actuarial program combining rigorous data analysis with professional development across the actuarial function. You will contribute to reserves, pricing, forecasting and experience studies while rotating through assignments every 18-24 months.

The program emphasizes passing actuarial exams, learning AXIS and Dataiku, and growing alongside a collaborative team in a hybrid setup across the contiguous US states and Alaska.