Risk Services (Non-CPA) - Actuarial Intern/Co-op - Toronto - Winter, Summer or Fall 2027

KPMG Canada•Toronto, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

KPMG in Canada is seeking undergraduate students to join their Toronto office as a Co-op or Summer Intern in Winter 2027, Summer 2027, or Fall 2027 within the Risk Services, Actuarial practices. The program aims to develop future leaders through challenging work on client projects, offering authentic engagement experience. Interns will broaden their skill sets through KPMG's learning and development opportunities, including national Power Up programming for leadership learning and networking, and technical training, professional skills development, and mentorship. The actuarial student program specifically assists with progressing through actuarial exams, applying academic knowledge to current issues, and provides support for exams, study time, mentorship from credentialed actuaries, and exposure to diverse engagements in pension, insurance, and consulting.

Requirements

2nd, 3rd or 4th year university student with a major in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or finance, with interest in pursuing a recognized actuarial designation e.g. ACIA/FCIA
Knowledge of life contingencies and financial mathematics concepts
Strong technical skills in Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skills
Highly motivated, committed self-starter who can prioritize work, multi-task and cope with changing priorities in an entrepreneurial environment
Strong academic record and demonstrate intellectual curiosity through coursework, projects, or extracurricular involvement.
Build collaborative relationships: Establish strong relationships internally and externally and contribute positively to team-based environments. Respect diverse perspectives and work effectively across functions.
Develop and motivate others: Engage peers with enthusiasm, contribute ideas confidently, and create a positive team dynamic that supports shared success.
Take opportunities to learn and adapt: Actively seek feedback, reflect on experiences, and embrace new tools, technologies, and regulatory developments as part of your professional growth.
Drive quality: Deliver accurate, thoughtful, and well-documented work, demonstrating attention to detail and a commitment to excellence in all tasks.
Foster innovation: Be open to experimentation and continuous improvement, showing curiosity about how analytics, automation, and emerging technologies can enhance financial crime risk management.
All considered applicants must have or will obtain legal authorization to work in Canada by the start date of employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of pension funding and accounting concepts are an asset
Experience with valuation systems is an asset
Fluency in French is an asset
Familiarity with AI‑enabled tools or analytics platforms is considered an asset, along with comfort in leveraging AI to enhance efficiency, generate insights, or support problem‑solving, and a demonstrated interest in how these technologies can be applied in professional settings.

Responsibilities

Analyzing defined benefit plan financial statement disclosures as part of year-end audits
Calculating benefit entitlements for retiring and terminating pension plan members
Compiling and analyzing actuarial assumption data for audit clients
Supporting projects such as acquisitions and valuations, as needed
Actuarial modeling
Financial reporting and regulatory transformation
Specialist actuarial support to the audit of insurance companies