Summer Intern 2027 – Actuarial US

John Hancock; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

John Hancock’s Actuarial Summer Internship Program in Boston offers motivated students hands-on experience in pricing, valuation, and modeling. The role is hybrid, with in-office Tue–Thu and remote Mon/Fri, running May–August 2027.

You will receive mentorship, participate in engaging events, and gain exposure to the SOA qualification process while contributing to process-improvement projects and presenting findings to leadership.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• Maintaining a strong GPA and relevant coursework.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical teammates.
• Analytical, quantitative and problem-solving abilities with big-picture thinking.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, able to work under tight deadlines.
• Familiar with the SOA qualification process.

Responsibilities

• Placed in actuarial departments (pricing, valuation, modeling) for the internship.
• Participate in meetings with manager and team to set priorities.
• Complete process-improvement projects to increase department efficiency.
• Present results and recommendations to manager and stakeholders.
• Attend events featuring speakers from various departments to broaden business knowledge.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-motivated

SOA familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science/Statistics/Mathematics

Tools

Excel

Programming

Job description

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Actuarial Summer Internship Program is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark.

Join our internship program and become part of a vibrant community where you'll gain more than just experience. Enjoy engaging events, competitive compensation, personalized mentorship, and accommodations provided in the heart of Boston throughout your internship.

We are currently looking for highly motivated actuarial students to join us in our Boston, Massachusetts, USA office for an internship running from May – August 2027. This is a hybrid position, where you are expected to be in the office Tuesday-Thursday, with the opportunity to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Position Responsibilities

• Placed in one of our many actuarial departments (i.e. pricing, valuation, modeling, etc.) for the duration of the internship
• Participate in meetings with manager and team to help determine work priorities.
• Complete process improvement projects to help increase efficiency in the department.
• Present results and recommendations to manager and other stakeholders on projects.
• Regularly attend events featuring speakers from various departments within John Hancock to enhance your business knowledge and professional skills.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Maintaining a strong GPA, demonstrating success in relevant coursework.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities, with an innovative mindset and a capacity to grasp the "big picture."
• Highly motivated, results‑driven self‑starter, adept at working efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with the Society of Actuaries (SOA) qualification process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Excel; programming skills is an asset.
• Possessing relevant actuarial experience and demonstrating a commitment towards FSA designations (e.g. passing at least one SOA exam) are considered assets.

When you join our team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
• As part of our internship program, you will gain early access to Manulife John Hancock’s premier early talent program, GRO, tailored to graduating students! This program is designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive.

This posting supports an ongoing hiring initiative for existing and/or future vacancies.

We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.

About Manulife And John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

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Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)