Assistant Actuarial Analyst

Sun Life

Assistant Actuarial Analyst analyzing financial models for Sun Life’s insurance and financial-security business. Supporting reserves, capital calculations, pricing, forecasting, and actuarial exam development.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeWellesley Hills • Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $67,000 - $99,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis. Capable of developing and maintaining analytical programs using tools like MS Office, AXIS, and Dataiku, while effectively communicating complex concepts.

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Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial SciencePassed Society of Actuaries ExamProficiency with Excel/VBAComputer Programming Skills (SQL, R, Python)Prior Actuarial Experience

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisFinancial ModelingActuarial Reserve CalculationsCapital CalculationsProduct PricingForecastingExperience StudiesRate StudiesAnalytical Program DevelopmentChange-Management Test Plans

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsConceptual-Thinking SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeAXISDataikuExcelVBA

Certifications & Qualifications

Society of Actuaries Fellowship Commitment

Industry Keywords

Actuarial ScienceData AnalyticsData ScienceMathematicsStatistics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform routine to moderately complex data analysis
Compile, analyze, and interpret financial model results supporting actuarial reserve and capital calculations, product pricing, forecasting, experience and rate studies, and miscellaneous projects
Develop and maintain PC-based analytical programs using MS Office, AXIS, and Dataiku
Develop model and calculator change-management test plans
Document test results following internal guidance
Rotate assignments in different parts of the organization every 18–24 months while in good standing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree program, obtained by June 2027
Degree preferably focused in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field
Passed at least one Society of Actuaries exam
Commitment to pursuing Fellowship with the Society of Actuaries
Prior actuarial experience preferred, including internships
Ability to translate complex, abstract concepts and theory
Analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual-thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Excel/VBA
Computer programming skills such as SQL, R, or Python are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive allotment of paid study time
Financial incentives for passing exams
Exam fee reimbursement
Opportunity to rotate assignments in different parts of the organization every 18–24 months
Hybrid work model with flexibility of virtual work
Inclusive, supportive, flexible work environment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and special disabled veterans