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Actuarial Student

New York, NY · Hybrid

$67.98K - $101.97K/yr

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Participate in the Actuarial Student Rotation program * Other duties as required and based on experience level Qualifications * ASA/FSA designation preferred. ASA level encouraged to participate in ...

ASA level encouraged to participate in the Actuarial Student Program until FSA is obtained. * At least 3-5 years of life insurance actuarial experience (reinsurance experience a plus) * BA/BS degree ...

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How much do actuarial student jobs pay per year?

As of May 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for actuarial student in the United States is $113,678.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $127,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Actuarial Student job?

An Actuarial Student is an entry-level professional working towards becoming a fully qualified actuary. They typically analyze risk, perform financial modeling, and assist senior actuaries in industries like insurance, pensions, and finance. While gaining practical experience, they also study for actuarial exams required for professional certification. Many employers provide support, including study time and exam reimbursements. This role is critical for developing the skills and knowledge necessary for an actuarial career.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Actuarial Student position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Actuarial Student, you need strong analytical and mathematical abilities, often with progress towards actuarial exams through organizations like the SOA or CAS and a degree in mathematics, statistics, or a related field. Proficiency in actuarial software such as Excel, VBA, SAS, R, or Python is highly valued, as is familiarity with data analysis and modeling tools. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively set standout candidates apart. These skills and attributes are vital for accurately assessing risk, supporting actuarial projects, and progressing toward full actuarial accreditation.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Actuarial Student?

As an Actuarial Student, your day-to-day tasks often include data analysis, assisting in the preparation of actuarial reports, updating financial models, and supporting senior actuaries with risk assessments and pricing. You'll use specialized software and spreadsheets to gather and interpret relevant data, contribute to insurance product development, and help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Many actuarial students also dedicate time to studying for professional exams as part of their workweek, with support and mentorship from more experienced actuaries. Collaboration with underwriters, data scientists, and finance teams is common, offering valuable exposure to various aspects of the business and the insurance industry.
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Infographic showing various Actuarial Student job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 5% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 94% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,678 per year, or $54.7 per hour.
Actuarial Student

$67.98K - $101.97K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Guardian Life rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

34th of 257 rated insurance


Job description

As an actuary in Guardian's Student Program, you will develop a thorough understanding of our products and how your job responsibilities contribute towards achieving the goals of Guardian. You will assist in performing financial and non-financial analysis and make recommendations consistent with Guardian's goals regarding growth and profitability. As part of the Student Program, expect to rotate departments every 18 to 24 months, providing the opportunity for a breadth of experience.
You are
A self-starter who is fueled by collaboration, able to transform conceptual thinking into executable insights, who thrives in diving into business problems and using data to make decisions.
You have
  • Passed at least once actuarial exam in pursuit of the Actuarial Associate designation in the Society of Actuaries, and intend to pursue the Actuarial Fellow designation
  • A Bachelor's Degree
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • 0-5 years of relevant experience in the actuarial field (life insurance preferred but not required)
  • VBA, Python, APL, or other programming knowledge a plus
  • Ability to manage multiple projects
  • Strong analytical and communication skills

You will
  • Identify areas of improvement regarding procedural and/or technical aspects of projects
  • Complete assignments on time and according to specifications provided by your supervisor
  • Strive towards completion of such assignments as independently as possible, recognizing situations where managerial guidance is needed
  • Actively seek and take on additional challenges to grow and develop professionally
  • Utilize internal and external data sources to better understand industry trends, clients, competitors, and the regulatory environment

Reporting Relationships
You will report to an actuary who has obtained their Fellowship from the Society of Actuaries.
Location
Preferably based out of our New York City office but also open to working out of other Guardian Life offices (Holmdel, NJ, Bethlehem, PA, Pittsfield, MA) with some flexibility to work from home.
Travel
Minimal travel may be required for this role
Salary Range:
$67,980.00 - $101,970.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.
Visa Sponsorship
Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.
Notice Regarding Guardian's Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
As part of Guardian's job application process, Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools ("AI Tools") to automate the sorting and filtering of information provided by applicants as part of its preliminary screening. This preliminary screening may be used to help identify applicant materials and resumes relative to their indication that the applicant meets the requirements for the specific job for which they are applying, as specified in the listing posted on Guardian's jobs website (Careers at Guardian at https://www.guardianlife.com/careers). At Guardian, we do not use AI Tools to substantially assist or replace human judgment or discretionary decision making in our hiring process. All hiring decisions will be made by Guardian colleagues.
Please be aware that if you apply for a specific position with Guardian, you will have the choice of opting out of Guardian's use of AI Tools during the job application process. If you would like to request an alternative process that does not utilize AI Tools or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, within ten business days of your position application, you must email your request to MyHR@glic.com, making sure to provide your name and job requisition identification number. Guardian will retain your applicant materials and resume and all information therefrom in accordance with Guardian's document retention policy, a copy of which you may request via MyHR@glic.com.
Additionally, at applicable times, Guardian will make public the most recent bias audit results for such AI tools, which may be found here.
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

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