Spring 2027 Co-op - Actuarial

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Actuarial Co-op Program is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark. 

We are currently looking for highly motivated actuarial students to join us in our Boston, Massachusetts, USA office for a 4- or 6-month co-op, running from January 5 – April 22, 2027, or January 5 – June 24, 2027. This is a hybrid position, where you are expected to be in the office Tuesday-Thursday, with the opportunity to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. 

As an Actuarial co-op student, you’ll gain valuable exposure to key actuarial disciplines including pricing, valuation, modeling, risk management, asset liability management and experience analytics. You will have the chance to develop crucial technical and business skills while collaborating with industry-leading actuaries and professionals in a supportive learning environment. 

Become a part of our dynamic co-op program and dive into a vibrant community where you'll gain invaluable experience. Take advantage of engaging events, hands-on exposure to the life insurance industry, competitive compensation, and personalized mentorship designed to help you grow and succeed. 

• →Placed in one of our many actuarial departments (i.e. pricing, valuation, modeling, etc.) for the duration of the co-op. 

• →Participate in meetings with your manager and team to help determine work priorities. 
• →Complete process improvement projects to help increase efficiency in the department. 
• →Present results and recommendations to your manager and other stakeholders on projects. 

• →Regularly attend events featuring speakers from various departments within John Hancock to enhance your business knowledge and professional skills.  

• Currently enrolled in and pursuing a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline. 

• Maintaining a strong GPA, demonstrating success in relevant coursework. 

• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical team members. 

• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities, with an innovative mindset and a capacity to grasp the "big picture." 

• Highly motivated, results-driven self-starter, adept at working efficiently under tight deadlines. 

• Familiarity with the Society of Actuaries (SOA) qualification process. 

• Strong working knowledge of Excel; programming skills is an asset. 

• Other actuarial or financial internships are considered an asset. 

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.  

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.  

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.  

• As part of our co-op program, you will gain early access to Manulife John Hancock’s premier early talent program, GRO, tailored to graduating students! This program is designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive. 

• Please indicate the number of actuarial exams you have completed in your resume (if any).      

• Please submit a resume and most recent transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted). 

Please note the salary range is $44,850 USD to $60,450 USD.

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This posting supports an ongoing hiring initiative for existing and/or future vacancies.

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