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Actuarial Intern

MetLife

New York, NY · HybridInternship$32–34/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$32–34/hr
Location
New York, NYHybrid
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

SOA Exam CompletionBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Actuarial Graduate Intern gains exposure to actuarial functions by working with experienced actuaries on projects that may involve pricing, reserves, modeling, financial analysis, asset liability management, or investments. The intern presents project contributions to leaders and participates in learning, networking, and professional development activities throughout the summer. The role is hybrid, with at least three days per week in the office.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ExcelPivot TablesAdvanced FormulasData ValidationLookup FunctionsData AnalysisMathematical AnalysisProblem SolvingData InterpretationBusiness InsightsLeadershipWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationSelf-MotivationInitiativeProgramming LanguagesPythonRSQLSASVBAAI ToolsEmerging Technologies

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Relevant FieldGPA 3.0+SOA Exam CompletionMaster's Program Enrollment

Full job description

Description and Requirements

The Team You Will Join

As part of the Financial Management Group, Actuarial Resources leverages advanced analytics, actuarial modeling, and cutting-edge technology to drive data-informed strategies that shape our business. By evaluating risk, optimizing pricing and capital frameworks, and forecasting emerging trends, you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding the company’s long-term financial strength. You’ll collaborate across Finance and other key areas of MetLife in a dynamic, intellectually curious environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and measurable impact. For those passionate about problem-solving, data, and making a difference for our business and customers, this team offers a rewarding and purpose-driven career path.

The Opportunity

The Actuarial Graduate Intern will gain valuable work experience through exposure to actuarial functions within MetLife. This intern will work directly with experienced actuaries in different areas of actuarial practice which may include pricing and product development, reserve calculations, actuarial modeling, financial analysis, asset liability management, or investments. The intern will contribute to a wide variety of exciting and interesting projects, present to leaders in the organization about their contributions, and engage in a variety of networking events throughout the summer.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to meaningful actuarial projects in areas that may include pricing and product development, reserve calculations, actuarial modeling, financial analysis, asset liability management, or investments.

  • Collaborate with experienced actuaries across different areas of actuarial practice.

  • Attend learning presentations led by subject matter experts on key actuarial topics and functions.

  • Prepare and present completed projects and business contributions to actuarial leaders and stakeholders.

  • Participate in professional development opportunities, networking events, and social activities throughout the summer.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in actuarial science or a quantitative, technical, business, or similar field of study relevant to actuarial practice

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

  • Strong Excel skills with experience using pivot tables, advanced formulas, data validation, lookup functions, and data analysis techniques.

  • Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable business insights.

  • Leadership experience, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a record of self-motivation and initiative.

  • Interest in learning and adapting programming languages, data analysis tools, and/or emerging technologies.

  • Successful completion of one or more Society of Actuaries (SOA) exams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a master’s degree program at an accredited college or university.

  • Experience with Python, R, SQL, SAS, VBA or similar programming languages.

  • Familiarity with AI and emerging technologies, including the ability to leverage AI tools to enhance analytical work, research, data analysis, and business decision-making.

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

The expected salary range for this position is 32-34 /Hour.

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s [1] #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.

This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 30 days from the listed posting date. References

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  1. https://www.metlifecareers.com/ml/GreatPlaceToWork

How this job compares

Set against the 444 open Actuary jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 45 open Actuary jobs in New York and 444 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Actuary postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 5 years (392 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 228 of the 444 open Actuary jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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