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<strong>Early Careers: Sophomore Actuarial Career Discovery Program <br><br></strong><strong>Aon is in the business of better decisions<br><br></strong>At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.<br><br>As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.<br><br><strong>What is the Sophomore Actuarial Career Discovery Program?<br><br></strong>College Sophomores have the unique opportunity to connect with an advisor working in the actuarial field at Aon to learn more about a consulting career from one of our solutions team from either Health, Wealth, Risk, or Reinsurance and practice real-world scenarios during the discovery program.<br><br><strong>How This Opportunity Is Different<br><br></strong>This mentorship opportunity gives students considering a career in actuarial science to connect with professionals and peers throughout this <strong>virtual</strong> program. This program is designed for sophomores and used as a direct pipeline to our Summer 2028 Actuarial Intern opportunities!<br><br>At the end of the program, selected mentees will have the opportunity to be fast-tracked to a final round interview for consideration for our intern program. While the mentor program is virtual, candidates would select location preferences that are aligned with their interests for Summer 2028 internship opportunities.<br><br><strong>Program Dates: </strong><strong>January 2027 - April 2027<br><br></strong><strong>Recruitment Window<br><br></strong><ul><li> Application Deadline: November 2026</li><li> Review Process: November - December 2026</li><li> Program Acceptance: December 2026 - January 2027<br><br></li></ul><strong>Skills And Experience That Will Lead To Success<br><br></strong>We’re looking for collaborators, critical thinkers, problem solvers, excellent teammates, effective communicators, relationship builders and future leaders.<br><br>Education: Preferred Majors in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related. All majors welcome to apply.<br><br><strong>Applicants for this event should be current sophomores, graduating between December 2028 - June 2029, with a GPA of 3.0 and above<br><br></strong><strong>How We Support Our Colleagues<br><br></strong>Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.<br><br>Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.<br><br>Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.<br><br>We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com<br><br><em>#ActuarialConsultingUS<br><br></em><em>#AonInternUS<br><br></em>2026-105089<br><br>

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