Actuarial Intern (Summer 2026 - Multiple Openings!)

MassMutual Ascend is dedicated to helping people plan for a secure retirement in an uncomplicated way. Our simple promise is exceptional service and annuities that are easier to understand. This means offering innovative products that fit today’s needs. As a wholly owned subsidiary of MassMutual, MassMutual Ascend functions with the agility of a small company and the assurance of being associated with a Fortune 500 organization that is proud to offer customers a level of strength and stability they can count on for years to come.

The Opportunity

As an Actuarial intern, you will handle a myriad of actuarial functions with a high focus on detail and providing significant support to your team, be it pricing, valuation, governance, or solvency. Ascend is a team-centered environment dedicated to ensuring you are performing actuarial functions in a collaborative and encouraging environment. The position is hybrid, requiring at least two days a week in Ascend’s Cincinnati office. Housing will be provided if required. 

Job Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities would vary based on team placement but could include functions such as development, redesign, and reconstruction of actuarial processes, extracting, reviewing, and analyzing data to develop reports and spreadsheets, and assisting in projects to support the actuarial functions of the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Progress toward a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Ideal Qualifications

• Passed one actuarial exam
• Previous actuarial internship experience

What to Expect

• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
• Ongoing opportunities for development and learning
• Formalized mentorship through Ascend’s Actuarial Mentorship Program  
• Working in a fast-paced environment in our downtown Cincinnati, OH office
• Networking opportunities within MassMutual and the greater Cincinnati actuarial community
• A place to grow your career in a culture that inspires, rewards and develops employees
• Small company feel with a focus on meeting customer’s needs today and also well into the future
• Housing in the Cincinnati area and equipment tailored to a hybrid work arrangement

Why Join Us.

At MassMutual Ascend, our collaborative culture is key to our success. It’s the reason we’re a leading provider of annuities today, and it’s the reason we’ll continue rising to the top tomorrow. A career at MassMutual Ascend means you’ll contribute to our mission of taking financial futures above and beyond – and you’ll be inspired to reach your own goals, too. As a wholly owned subsidiary of MassMutual, MassMutual Ascend continues to be an employer of choice in the Cincinnati, Ohio community.

MassMutual Ascend is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.