Actuarial Student Program - Assistant Actuarial Analyst
Job Description:
Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work in the contiguous states plus AK.
Position Details:
The Sun Life Actuarial Student 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 and skill development.
What’s it like to work at Sun Life?
You’ll find it dynamic and highly professional; collaborative and supportive. We encourage career mobility. Sun Life is also a socially responsible employer, supporting the communities in which we live and work, with a globally recognized commitment to the environment and sustainability.
Benefits of the program include a competitive allotment of paid study time, financial incentives for passing exams, exam fee reimbursement and the opportunity to rotate assignments in different parts of the organization. Students are able to rotate into different assignments every 18-24 months for as long as they are a member in good standing.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Routine to moderately complex data analysis
- Compile, analyze and interpret financial model results in support of actuarial reserve and capital calculations, product pricing, forecasting, experience and rate studies, and other miscellaneous projects
- Develop and maintain PC-based analytical programs (MS Office, AXIS, and Dataiku)
- Develop model and calculator change management test plans and document results following internal guidance
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree program, preferably focused in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science or related field obtained by June 2027
- Have passed at least one Society of Actuaries exam and commitment to pursuing Fellowship with the SOA
- Prior actuarial experience preferred, including internships
- Ability to translate complex, abstract concepts and theory
- Analytical, problem-solving and conceptual thinking skill
- Excellent verbal and written communication skill
- Proficiency with Excel/VBA
- Computer programming skills such as SQL, R or Python a plus