Retirement Actuarial Internship

WTW

Retirement actuarial intern supporting WTW’s employee-retirement consulting business. Performing pension valuations, asset/liability modelling, and plan design analysis for client assignments.

Posted 8/21/2026internshipVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaEntry Level💰 CA$31 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in actuarial science and retirement program management, including asset/liability modeling, pension valuations, and benefit calculations. Proficient in data analysis and competitive benchmarking, with strong communication skills for client interactions.

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Actuarial SciencePension ValuationsData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelClient Service Skills

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Hard Skills

Asset/Liability ModelingBenefit CalculationsCompetitive BenchmarkingRetirement Program DesignStatistical Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Retirement PlansActuarial ConsultingPlan LiabilitiesFunding RequirementsPlan Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical actuarial and consulting support on retirement projects
Design, fund, price, implement, and manage retirement programs
Perform competitive benchmarking analysis of benefit plan designs
Develop professional expertise and technical knowledge in retirement plans
Perform asset/liability modelling
Perform actuarial pension valuations for a variety of clients
Manipulate and analyze data
Determine plan liabilities and funding requirements
Reconcile plan assets
Assist with plan reporting and filing requirements
Complete benefit calculations
Review plan documents
Produce benefit statements
Gain exposure to real client assignments and meetings
Participate in a robust pension consulting training program
Work with a Lead Retirement Consultant mentor on client assignments and career development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Progress towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in actuarial science, economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, or another major with significant quantitative course work
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Work experience demonstrating strong technical and/or client service skills
Analyst-type internship preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a close team environment
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel
Graduation with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree between December 2027 and June 2029
Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive actuarial exam study program
Paid study hours
Exam coaching
Overtime eligibility
Robust training program within the local office
Mentorship from a Lead Retirement Consultant