2025 Summer Intern - Actuarial
At Equitable, our power is in our people.
We’re individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you’ll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?
Actuarial Intern Program
Each summer, Equitable invites a select group of diverse and talented college students to learn from our actuarial team. In addition to leading an actuarial project, you will:
- Improve your soft technical skills through various rotating trainings offered.
- Research and collaborate on an actuarial topic that you will present to the senior leadership team.
- Work with a mentor to enhance your knowledge and learn how to work in an office setting.
- Learn about structure and responsibilities of Finance departments such as Accounting, Investments, Actuarial, Treasury and others as part of the Finance Speaker Series.
- Network with developing actuaries and more senior members at various group events throughout the summer.
Our program has provided summer interns with an in-depth look at a challenging and exciting actuarial career. Combining on-the-job training with structured learning opportunities, you will receive personal attention and guidance to make meaningful contributions to current company initiatives. You will gain first-hand experience with the techniques used to solve insurance business problems by working closely with actuaries across the Pricing, Valuation, Actuarial Modeling and Risk Management areas.
Internship Details
- Hourly rate: $25/hour - For this position, you will be offered an additional $2/hr for each SOA exam that is passed.
- Dates: June to August 2025
- Location: Charlotte, NC and New York, NY
- Work Environment: Flexible (2-3 days per week in the office may be required)
- Housing: Intern housing available
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently attending/enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
- Ability to think creatively, communicate clearly and work collaboratively
- Ability to work the full duration of the Internship Program
Preferred Qualifications
- Passing of 1+ actuarial exams
- 3.5+ GPA in relevant coursework: math, probability, statistics, computer science, finance, economics, data science or other math/finance/date-oriented courses
- Rising senior in undergraduate/graduate program
Competencies and Skills
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high level of precision.
- Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, project, groups or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
- Adapts and learns: Actively learns and adapts through experimentation when tackling new problems and situations, using both successes and failures to develop and learn.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Demonstrates a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by treating everyone with respect and dignity, ensuring all voices are heard and advocating for change.
About Equitable
We have been providing stability and reliability to our clients since 1859 to help them live their lives with confidence, to give them peace of mind, and enable them to realize their dreams for their loved ones and their legacy.
As an employer, Equitable is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels completely comfortable bringing their true selves to work every day. Equitable has been recognized and certified as a great place to work by the Great Place to Work Institute.
We provide our employees opportunities to move within our organization so they can grow their career and skills without ever having to leave Equitable. Almost 40% of our open jobs are filled with current employees.
In addition to competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including 401(k) and medical programs, we offer the opportunity for continued professional development in a congenial corporate environment.
Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.
NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com.