Assistant Actuarial Analyst
About The Position
At Sun Life, we’re driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful. Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You’ll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way. Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work in the contiguous states plus AK. The Sun Life Actuarial Student Program is designed for aspiring actuarial professionals and supports the continuing development of our actuarial community by promoting an environment conducive to a student's successful passing of actuarial exams and skill development. You’ll find it dynamic and highly professional; collaborative and supportive. We encourage career mobility. Sun Life is also a socially responsible employer, supporting the communities in which we live and work, with a globally recognized commitment to the environment and sustainability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree program, preferably focused in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science or related field obtained by June 2027
- Have passed at least one Society of Actuaries exam and commitment to pursuing Fellowship with the SOA
- Prior actuarial experience preferred, including internships
- Ability to translate complex, abstract concepts and theory
- Analytical, problem-solving and conceptual thinking skill
- Excellent verbal and written communication skill
- Proficiency with Excel/VBA
Nice To Haves
- Computer programming skills such as SQL, R or Python a plus
Responsibilities
- Routine to moderately complex data analysis
- Compile, analyze and interpret financial model results in support of actuarial reserve and capital calculations, product pricing, forecasting, experience and rate studies, and other miscellaneous projects
- Develop and maintain PC-based analytical programs (MS Office, AXIS, and Dataiku)
- Develop model and calculator change management test plans and document results following internal guidance
Benefits
- Competitive allotment of paid study time
- Financial incentives for passing exams
- Exam fee reimbursement
- Opportunity to rotate assignments in different parts of the organization
- Discretionary annual incentive award
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
