Becoming an actuary takes a lot of hard work. At Sun Life Financial, we’ve developed a supportive environment designed to give aspiring actuaries the resources they need. The Actuarial Student Program is tailored to help you pass the actuarial exams – it is the cornerstone of your development as an actuary. You’ll receive time off from work to study, compensation incentives for passing exams and exam fee reimbursement. In addition, you will participate in a rotational program and receive the help of colleagues who have gone through the program already.
In this program, you’ll be able to apply the knowledge you gain from your studies to current actuarial issues in your work. The people here really support each other; colleagues become friends and allies. You’ll have the opportunity to meet other actuarial students and actuaries at Sun Life Financial through a variety of social events.
- Requirements of the Program
- Preparing for the Exams
- Reward Structure
- Student Opportunities
- Professional Development
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Requirements of the Program
In order to participate in the Actuarial Student Program and receive its associated benefits, you must:
- Be working in a job recognized as an actuarial student position
- Demonstrate the intention to enroll in the qualifying actuarial exam coursework
- Maintain satisfactory progress in completing the entire curriculum
- Maintain satisfactory work performance
Preparing for the Exams
As an enrolled actuarial student, you’ll be given the opportunity to rotate among different areas within Sun Life Financial. This way, you’ll gain exposure to different fields of actuarial work and find the area that’s most interesting – and most suited – to you.
The exams you’ll be preparing for in this program develop the skills necessary for success in the actuarial field. Jointly sponsored by the Society of Actuaries and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries, this is an intense series of exams that requires dedication, commitment and the discipline to maximize study time. You’ll be allotted time off work at Sun Life Financial to study.
Student Opportunities
In addition to our full-time actuarial staff, Sun Life Financial also provides opportunities for co-ops and internships in both the U.S. and Canada. You’ll work on quality projects and gain valuable insight into the challenges and opportunities an actuarial profession can offer. Get a head start on your career – and start developing the skills you’ll need before you graduate.
Professional Development
Passing the exams is the foundation of your actuarial development, but that’s just the beginning. Sun Life Financial sponsors our actuarial staff in attending professional meetings, seminars, conferences and classes in order to support continued professional development and relationship building with actuaries from other companies. Sun Life Financial values its employees’ dedication to the profession. Upon passing an exam, every employee will be recognized with a monetary reward.
