About the role#
As a Corporate Actuarial Intern at Empower, you will participate in a 10-week summer program designed to build your professional and technical skills. You will work on high-impact initiatives alongside experienced actuaries, gaining exposure to real business decisions and actuarial functions. Each intern is paired with a manager, mentor, and executive sponsor to support their growth throughout the summer. You will complete both an individual and group project, culminating in a presentation to business leaders.
What you'll do#
- Support actuarial modeling, financial reporting, and strategic analysis.
- Contribute to actuarial model enhancements and internal reporting tools.
- Assist actuarial teams with data validation, assumption setting, and trend analysis.
- Help with tasks related to valuation, forecasting, or regulatory deliverables.
- Become familiar with the tools, systems, and workflows used across the company.
- Apply your academic coursework to inform business strategy.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master degree program with at least 2 years of academic progress.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
- Expected graduation date by mid-2028 with availability for full-time employment thereafter.
- Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Critical thinking and a proactive approach to learning.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
- Preferred: Passage of one or more Society of Actuaries exams, knowledge of SQL or programming languages (Python, VBA), and coursework in Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields.
Location & details#
- Location: Hartford, Connecticut (on-site).
- Term: Full-time, 10 weeks from June 2, 2027, to August 6, 2027.
- Compensation: $26.50 - $30.50 per hour, based on academic level and Society of Actuaries exams passed.
About Empower
Empower provides wealth management, retirement, and investment services to individuals and organizations. The company operates as the second-largest recordkeeper in the United States. It was founded in 2014 and maintains its headquarters in Greenwood Village, Colorado. The firm employs over 10,001 people.
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