About the role#
This Actuarial Co-op position offers students exposure to core actuarial disciplines including pricing, valuation, modeling, risk management, and asset liability management. You will work within a specific department for the duration of the term, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with professional actuaries. This is a paid, full-time opportunity.
What you'll do#
- Join one of our actuarial departments for the duration of your co-op.
- Meet regularly with your manager and team to establish work priorities.
- Complete projects focused on process improvement to increase departmental efficiency.
- Present your findings and recommendations to your manager and other stakeholders.
- Attend events featuring speakers from various departments to build your professional network and business knowledge.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program for Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- A strong academic record with a high GPA.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities with an innovative mindset.
- A self-starter attitude with the ability to manage work under tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with the Society of Actuaries (SOA) qualification process.
- A strong working knowledge of Excel.
- Programming skills and previous actuarial or financial internships are considered assets.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 5 to April 22, 2027, or January 5 to June 24, 2027).
- Modality: Hybrid. You are expected to be in the office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work options available on Mondays and Fridays.
- Application requirements: Please include the number of actuarial exams completed on your resume and submit both your resume and a recent transcript.
About Manulife
Manulife is an international financial services group based in Toronto. The company operates as Manulife in Canada, Asia, and Europe and as John Hancock in the United States. It manages over 1.3 trillion dollars in assets for approximately 34 million customers. The organization employs more than 34,000 people and works with over 116,000 agents.
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