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Actuarial Intern (Summer 2027)

Sammons Financial Group
West Des Moines, IA Intern
POSTED ON 9/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2027
Overview: Provide quantitative support for new and existing products and policies, supporting corporate profitability objectives and other business initiatives. Internship Information: Our Internship program is designed to give students experience with projects and performing tasks within their hired work area. You will be exposed to other areas within the organization by participating in development, culture and volunteer events. This paid internship is 8-10 weeks in length with the possibility of extending hours into the school year.Our internship program holds an 80/10/10 approach, meaning that 80% of your work time will involve performing tasks or working on projects within your hired work area. Another 10% of the time, you will be exposed to learning in other areas within your assigned division to get more corporate experience. Then, the final 10% will be spent in shared experiences across the organization, where you will get to really learn about our culture and work environment. Responsibilities: • Assist with analyses of new products and inforce business, including rate setting, data analysis, profitability projections, research, and summarizing results.
  • Build spreadsheet tools to analyze product and policy data.
  • Modify and run actuarial models as needed, reviewing appropriateness of results.
  • Provide technical assistance with regard to questions, calculation, or problems encountered in other departments.
  • Assist in the creation of reports and written communications with internal key stakeholders, as needed.
  • Analyze, summarize and present on usage of distributed processing systems.
  • Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).
  • As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands.
  • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications:
  • Individuals pursing their bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance or Preferred
  • Successful completion of at least 1 Society of Actuaries (SOA) exam Preferred
  • A basic understanding of insurance Preferred
  • High level of mathematical ability, including a good working knowledge of calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistics and numerical analysis
  • Strong Computer skills, including experience with spreadsheets. Experience with SQL or SAS a plus
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Suitability Requirements: • Criminal background check required.
Pay Range: USD $24.00 - USD $24.00 /Hr. Pay Transparency Verbiage:

Hourly Rate: $24/hr. $1/hr. increase as actuarial exams are passed.

Company Information: •Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance.
  • Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success.
  • Invest in your future with our 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus automatic enrollment in our 401(k).
  • Work–life balance that means something. Friday afternoons off year-round, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
  • Commit to your growth with paid development time, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities across industry, individual, and leadership programs.
  • Make an impact beyond the workplace through volunteer time off, and our company nonprofit matching gift program, supporting the causes that matter most to you.
  • An ownership culture that inspires; join a connected, values-driven workplace where employees take accountability, support one another, and are empowered to do their best work—together shaping our future shared success.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship: At this time, we’re not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.) Additional Information:
Sammons Financial Group Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ADA
Sammons Financial Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application or hiring process, including navigating our website or applying for a position, please contact HR@sfgmembers.com or call 800-728-2987.

E-Verify
Sammons Financial Group participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Policy for External Search Firms and Agencies
Sammons Financial Group maintains an internal Talent Acquisition function and does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting vendors. Please review our Recruitment Agency Policy for additional information here.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan

Salary : $24

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