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About Us
At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.
Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.
Who We Are
We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.
Today, we're part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what's important to them.
We're empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.
What We Do
Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.
Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It's part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com.
Job Description Summary
Internships are short-term work experiences for a designated period of time that allow college students the opportunity to observe and participate in the professional work environment, to explore how his/her interests relate to possible careers, and to gain practical experience in an industry relating to their field of study.
Job Description
Typical assignments in the Actuarial function include an introduction to the business, product development, financial reporting, and risk management. Projects may include:
- Compile data for experience analyses and prepare related reports
- Assessing current and new product designs for feasibility in the marketplace
- Translating product specifications into valuation assumptions for new products
- Pricing of new and existing product designs to ensure that Division profit goals are met
- Assisting in statutory, GAAP, and tax valuation and other miscellaneous reserving requirements
- Assist with quarterly ALM risk profiles, investment income budget, regulatory reserve adequacy testing and determination, and other actuarial valuation
- Building and running computer asset/liability models using actuarial modeling software
- Conversion of existing actuarial systems to new platforms
- Automate processes by writing programs or macros
Qualifications
We are looking for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors enrolled as full-time students, ideally majoring in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or Statistics. Most interns will have already passed at least one SOA exam by the time of their internship. Desired skills include:
- Strong mathematical skills, analytical skills, initiative, and attention to detail
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Desire to work in a team environment
- Knowledge of MS Excel or other spreadsheet applications
- Knowledge of at least one computer programming language and/or Visual Basic
- Knowledge of R, Python, or similar database applications
- Familiarity with MS Access or other database applications is preferred
- Previous or current leadership experience is preferred
Working Conditions
- Interns will work hybrid in Baltimore, MD, Cedar Rapids, IA, or Philadelphia, PA. Specific location will be decided based on business needs.
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will be in office; Monday and Friday will be work from home days.
Compensation
The salary for this position generally ranges between $24.00 - 29.00 per hour. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Full-time interns will receive an intern allowance to offset costs associated with relocation, housing, parking/transit, and/or mileage.
Sponsorship
Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.
Disclaimer
Beware of fake job offers!
We've been alerted to scammers impersonating Transamerica recruiters, particularly for remote positions. Please note:
- We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.
- Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer—not through text or email.
What We Offer
For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.
Compensation Benefits
- Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
- Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
- Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
- Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
- Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Matching Gifts Program
- Inclusion and Diversity Programs
- Employee Recognition Program
Inclusion & Diversity
We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.
To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.
Giving Back
We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.
Transamerica's Parent Company
Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.
