Toronto, ON, CA
Actuarial Analyst (8 month contract)
Join our dynamic team in Toronto where you'll develop your analytical expertise, solve complex risk management challenges, and gain invaluable industry experience in a global reinsurance leader.
About the Role
As an Actuarial Intern on an 8-month program starting in May 2026, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting our Life & Health Actuarial Reserving operations with meaningful work that contributes directly to our business outcomes while developing your professional skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and assist with model construction and validation for actuarial analysis and risk assessment
- Develop your analytic skills by participating in experience studies to analyze performance and identify trends
- Support financial reporting processes, including US STAT, Swiss STAT and IFRS17 reporting
About the Team
Our results-oriented team focuses on actuarial reserving on America's Group and Health businesses. We're passionate about actuarial data analysis and provide accurate financial reporting for our block of business. Working with us means joining a collaborative environment where you'll receive mentorship and your contributions will have meaningful impact across multiple business areas.
About You
You're a motivated, enthusiastic, and goal-driven actuarial student who thrives in a learning environment. Your passion for problem-solving and innovation enables you to think outside the box and develop creative solutions with tangible results.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or related fields
- Exceptional academic performance (GPA of 3.0 and above)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Completion of 2 or more actuarial exams (preferred)
These are additional nice to haves:
- Familiarity with AXIS, SQL, R and VBA
- Previous internship experience in insurance, sales, or business
- Quick learning ability with enthusiasm for developing new skills
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects
- Collaborative approach with ability to work effectively in teams
- Innovative thinking and curiosity about the reinsurance industry
Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.
During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.
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