About the role#
As an Actuarial Intern, you will work with a high degree of autonomy to support our actuarial group. You will use your academic background and progress in the actuarial exam system to help solve business problems and answer complex questions. This role offers an opportunity to gain experience on a growing team.
What you'll do#
- Research, extract, and manipulate complex data from various sources.
- Perform analysis and reviews, ensuring all work is accurate and complete.
- Identify and test underlying assumptions when appropriate.
- Find ways to automate routine tasks and implement solutions for current business challenges.
- Build your knowledge of industry and company terminology.
What you'll need#
- Currently in your second or third year of study, majoring in Actuarial Science within a Commerce or Science degree.
- Actively pursuing your FCIA designation.
- Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, probability, statistics, and principles of finance to insurance problems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments at once and work effectively within a team.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship with a rolling application term.
- We offer a hybrid work environment. Employees are expected to be in-office 2 days per week or 15 hours per week.
- You may work from any of our offices in Winnipeg, Wawanesa, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Toronto, Kitchener, Ottawa, Montreal, Moncton, or Dartmouth.
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