Company: Jackson National Life Insurance Title: Actuarial Intern Location: Lansing, MI Posted Date: Posted Today Employment Type: Full time Sidebar Info: At Jackson, our employees are empowered to bring a fresh perspective, confront new challenges, and define their own career paths. We value the unique perspectives and innovative ideas that come from our employees' diverse backgrounds. Jackson is the marketing name for Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Home Office: Lansing, Michigan) and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York (Home Office: Purchase, New York). Jackson National Asset Management, LLC (JNAM) located in Chicago, Illinois, is an SEC-registered investment adviser and Jackson subsidiary. Annuities are distributed by Jackson National Life Distributors LLC, Member FINRA. Jackson companies offer an outstanding benefits package including competitive pay, bonuses, comprehensive health insurance benefits, a matching 401(k) retirement plan, adoption assistance, education matching gift program and dependent tuition program. Online applications requested. Contact human.resources@jackson.com for alternate formats for accommodation. To learn more about Jackson's financial strength and results, visit jackson.com .
Job Description: If you are an internal associate, please login to Workday and apply through Jobs Hub.Job PurposeThe Intern will provide assistance to the department. The Intern will participate in activities and provide support to various members of the department.The Actuarial Department plays a key role in managing risks undertaken by the Company. We do this by gathering data, measuring and analyzing financial performance, and predicting future patterns of behavior. We also assist in the creation and development of new products and concepts that will be of value to policyholders and enhance profitability to the Company. Interns work side by side with management and senior level actuaries to provide materials to further our company and products for our policyholders. Interns are presented with challenging and meaningful actuarial projects throughout the summer that will provide them with useful actuarial experience while allowing them to develop personally and professionally.Essential ResponsibilitiesProvides administrative assistance to the department.Conducts research related to department initiatives.Answers questions from other departments.Participates in setting and achieving goals and meeting deadlines for actuarial projects.Communicates with management on project status, concerns, etc.Conducts analysis in assigned area.Effectively uses and develops interpersonal and communication skills.Other DutiesPerforms other duties and/or projects as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesProvides administrative assistance to the department.Conducts research related to department initiatives.Answers questions from other departments.Strong analytical and organizational skills.Ability to interface with a variety of management levels.Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.Ability to manage time and competing priorities effectively.Exposure to advance computer applications.Drive to learn and become more acquainted with the Actuarial field.QualificationsH.S. Diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Associates or Bachelors course work preferred.Second to third year undergraduate student or first year masters students in Actuarial Science or related field of study required.Exposure to some programming language preferred.Position is full time in-office.Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.
About Jackson
Jackson operates within the financial services sector with a focus on retirement planning. Founded in 1961, the company provides annuity products to financial professionals and their clients. It is based in Lansing, Michigan. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and functions as a public company.
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