Actuarial Intern (New Grad)

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New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
32-34 Hourly
Internship
Fintech • Information Technology • Insurance • Financial Services • Big Data Analytics
At MetLife, we’re a purpose-driven company that helps our customers build a more confident future.
The Role
Actuarial Interns support pricing, product development, reserve calculations, actuarial modeling, financial analysis, asset liability management, and investments. They collaborate with experienced actuaries, analyze data, present project findings to leaders, and participate in professional development and networking activities.
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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 #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.
This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 30 days from the listed posting date.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in actuarial science or a relevant quantitative, technical, business, or similar field
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, data validation, lookup functions, and data analysis techniques
  • Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate findings into actionable business insights
  • Leadership experience, strong written and verbal communication skills, self-motivation, and initiative
  • Interest in learning and adapting programming languages, data analysis tools, and emerging technologies
  • Successful completion of one or more Society of Actuaries exams
  • Currently enrolled in a master's degree program
  • Experience with Python, R, SQL, SAS, VBA, or similar programming languages
  • Familiarity with AI and emerging technologies, including use of AI tools for analytical work, research, data analysis, and business decision-making

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MetLife Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include both a company 401(k) match and a pension/cash-balance component for eligible employees, which is highlighted as a notable strength. This combination is described as providing stronger long-term security than a 401(k) alone.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad with family options and relatively low premiums, and medical, dental, and vision plans are often cited as standouts. Additional wellbeing resources such as counseling, condition-specific programs, and related support further reinforce this area.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is often characterized as generous, with many noting good work-life balance in several departments. Parental and family support resources also appear in the package, adding flexibility for caregiving needs.

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We're honored to be No. 10 on Great Place to Work's World's Best Workplaces and recognized in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list in 2025. At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve defined for over 157 years. At MetLife, every innovation and line of code is a lifeline for our customers and their families—from victims of natural disasters to people living with disabilities and beyond. With operations in more than 40 markets and leading positions across the globe, MetLife fosters an inclusive culture where our people are energized and inspired to deliver for our customers and communities. Join our remarkable journey—one in which you help write the next century of innovation in financial services—because with MetLife, making the world a better place is All Together Possible.

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At MetLife, you’ll be working for a company whose purpose is to help customers throughout their life’s journey, and often in their most critical time of need. You’ll be a part of developing leading-edge platforms that will have a lasting impact on the lives and well-being of tens of millions of customers.

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