Health & Benefits Actuarial Summer Analyst

Jobtailor; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Marsh is seeking a student analyst in the United States to support health care data analysis and client deliverables under close guidance. The role emphasizes building actuarial skills, using Excel and databases, and contributing to proposals, reports and presentations.

The internship targets students pursuing actuarial science or related fields, with strong analytical ability, solid communication, and a commitment to SOA designation. Authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, math, statistics, economics, engineering or another related field
• Currently enrolled student
• Expected graduation date in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028
• Minimum preferred GPA of 3.0/4.0Commitment to achieving a Society of Actuaries (SOA) designation
• Legal work authorization in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis without sponsorship now or in the future
• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office—Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Advanced programming skills are a plus, including R, Python, SAS and SQL
• Knowledge of data analysis, project management and presentation design
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to develop new skills
• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Perform responsibilities comparable to full-time analysts with 1:1 support from experienced colleagues
• Complete comprehensive analysis of health care data using spreadsheet and database management software
• Assist in developing client communications, proposals, reports, spreadsheets and presentations
• Perform basic cost projections using client cost and enrollment data with Marsh’s valuation model
• Price medical and prescription drug plan designs using proprietary Marsh tools
• Assist in developing customized pricing through alternate scenario modeling of plan designs, programs and/or employee contributions to meet employers’ financial targets
• Develop basic underwriting and actuarial skills and awareness of health care plan design, cost factors and industry products, services and tools
• Work in a fast-paced consulting environment with colleagues across all organizational levels

Skills

Data Analysis

Cost Projections

Actuarial Skills

Spreadsheet Mgmt

Database Mgmt

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

R Programming

Python Programming

SQL Knowledge

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Actuarial Science (Pursuing)

Mathematics

Statistics

Economics

Engineering

Pursuing Bachelor's degree

Expected graduation Fall 2027 or Spring 2028

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Marsh Valuation Model

Proprietary Marsh Tools

SQL

Job description

Marsh is seeking a student analyst in the United States to support health care data analysis and client deliverables under close guidance. The role emphasizes building actuarial skills, using Excel and databases, and contributing to proposals, reports and presentations.

The internship targets students pursuing actuarial science or related fields, with strong analytical ability, solid communication, and a commitment to SOA designation. Authorization to work in the U.S. is required.