About the role#
The Actuarial Graduate Intern program offers exposure to actuarial functions within MetLife. You will work alongside experienced actuaries on projects ranging from pricing and product development to asset liability management and financial analysis. This is a paid, part-time summer opportunity.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to actuarial projects including reserve calculations, modeling, and investment analysis.
- Collaborate with teams across various areas of actuarial practice.
- Attend presentations led by subject matter experts on key actuarial topics.
- Present your completed work and business contributions to actuarial leaders and stakeholders.
- Participate in networking events, social activities, and professional development sessions.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, business administration, or a related quantitative field.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Successful completion of at least one Society of Actuaries (SOA) exam.
- Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data analysis techniques.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into business insights.
- Strong communication skills and a record of self-motivation.
- Leadership experience.
- Interest in learning programming languages and emerging technologies.
- Enrollment in a master’s degree program is preferred.
- Experience with Python, R, SQL, SAS, VBA, or similar languages is a plus.
- Familiarity with AI tools for research and data analysis is beneficial.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
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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