About the role#
The Actuarial Internship Program offers a 10-week experience for students to explore the actuarial profession. You will gain exposure to how actuaries influence business strategy and financial decision-making. This role focuses on technical skill development and provides a professional foundation for your future career.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to actuarial projects including pricing, product development, reserve calculations, modeling, financial analysis, asset liability management, or investments.
- Collaborate with experienced actuaries across various practice areas.
- Attend learning presentations led by subject matter experts on key actuarial topics.
- Prepare and present your project work to business stakeholders and actuarial leaders.
- Participate in professional development sessions, networking events, and social activities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in actuarial science, mathematics, computer science, business administration, statistics, or a similar quantitative field.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Proficiency in Excel, specifically with pivot tables, advanced formulas, data validation, lookup functions, and analysis techniques.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to translate data findings into actionable business insights.
- Leadership experience and strong communication skills.
- A record of self-motivation and initiative.
- Interest in learning programming languages and emerging technologies.
- Preferred: Enrollment in a master's degree program, completion of one or more Society of Actuaries exams, and experience with Python, R, SQL, SAS, or VBA.
Location & details#
- Locations: New York, New York or Bridgewater, New Jersey.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment type: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
About MetLife
MetLife is a financial services company that provides insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management. The firm serves both individual and institutional customers across more than 40 global markets. It maintains a presence in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Headquartered in New York, the company employs over 45,000 people.
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