About Careertakes

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring entry-level Actuarial Assistants for a rotational, permanent program based in the greater New York area. This rotational program is designed to build a strong technical foundation across actuarial teams (Biometric Research, Corporate Actuarial, Pricing and related groups) while supporting progress toward professional exam goals (ASA/FSA path). Rotations will provide exposure to modeling, experience studies, pricing work and cross-functional projects that develop both technical and client-facing skills.

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What You’ll Do

• Participate in a structured rotational program across actuarial teams in the life/reinsurance space.
• Support experience studies and mortality/persistency analyses for Biometric Research.
• Build, validate, and maintain actuarial models used for reserving, pricing, and financial analysis.
• Prepare and present analyses to internal stakeholders; contribute to assumption setting and reporting.
• Assist with quoting, pricing, and profitability analyses for new and existing business.
• Work with large datasets; document methods and results with attention to accuracy and reproducibility.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and learn industry best practices for actuarial work.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Risk Management, or a closely related field; in good academic standing.
• Completion of at least two actuarial exams with clear progress toward the ASA designation.
• At least one relevant internship or co-op experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including formal and informal presentation ability.
• Client-service orientation and ability to build productive professional relationships.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality work under deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities: curiosity, integrity, clear thinking, and drive.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word.

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Preferred Skills

• Programming experience (Python, VBA, Java, C/C++, C#, or similar).
• Familiarity with actuarial systems such as GGY AXIS.
• Experience with actuarial or financial modeling.
• Knowledge of life insurance products and industry dynamics.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range for this New York City location: $86,000 - $115,000 plus opportunity for an annual company bonus (percentage of eligible pay).
• Health insurance options (PPO and HDHP), prescription coverage, vision and dental.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance at no cost, short- and long-term disability.
• Supplemental and voluntary benefits available (life, AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• 401(k) plan with employer match (up to 6%).
• Comprehensive actuarial student program: paid study time, exam fee reimbursement, study resources and milestone rewards.
• Generous PTO starting at 24 days per year, paid holidays, wellness programs, volunteer time off, and employee giving/matching programs.

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Location & Work Model

• This role is based in Ny State Campus, NY. Rotations are intended to take place in New York City.
• Hybrid working model: employees are expected to be in-office at least 3 days per week (subject to business needs and future policy updates).
• Candidates must be willing to relocate to the greater New York area to meet the hybrid requirement.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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