Actuarial Intern (New Grad)

About the Role

Actuarial Resources, part of the Financial Management Group, utilizes advanced analytics, actuarial modeling, and cutting-edge technology to develop data-informed strategies that shape the business. This role involves evaluating risk, optimizing pricing and capital frameworks, and forecasting emerging trends to safeguard the company’s long-term financial strength. Collaboration across Finance and other key areas of MetLife is expected within a dynamic, intellectually curious environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and measurable impact.

The Actuarial Graduate Intern will gain valuable work experience through exposure to actuarial functions at MetLife. The intern will work directly with experienced actuaries in areas such as pricing and product development, reserve calculations, actuarial modeling, financial analysis, asset liability management, or investments. The intern will contribute to projects, present their work to leaders, and engage in networking events.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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 & Compensation

• This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
• Expected salary range: $32-34 /Hour.

About MetLife

MetLife is a leading global financial services company providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management. With operations in over 40 markets, MetLife is focused on building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. The company values curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset, using AI responsibly to support human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement. MetLife's purpose is to help create a more confident future for its colleagues, customers, communities, and the world.