Actuarial Career Panel at UCSB- California (March 3)

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Starts: 02-10-2026

Description:

How does this role benefit the work of the organization and the profession?
Join the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and the students of UCSB for a dynamic, one-hour volunteer engagement. This event features an SOA moderator who will lead the discussion, allowing you and other actuarial professionals to connect, share your career journeys, and inspire the next generation of actuarial talent. 
Responsibilities & Duties
  •  Professional Dialogue: Engage with SOA moderator staff to answer questions regarding your specific career path, daily responsibilities, and industry trends.
  • Peer Collaboration: Share the floor with fellow actuaries to provide a diverse range of perspectives on the profession.
  • Student Mentorship: Participate in a live Q&A session with UCSB college students, offering guidance on exams, internships, and the transition from classroom to career.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Ensure the integrity of the profession by discussing the importance of SOA credentials and foundational skills.
Time Commitment/Hours
4 or fewer hours
Time Commitment - Description *
  • This is a one-time, one-day volunteer commitment.
  • Total Duration: Approximately 1.5 hr. 
  • Start: 5:00 PM (Arrival) to roughly 6:15  PM
  • Event starts 1pm -2pm 

Experience Required - Designation
We are seeking practicing actuarial professionals (ASA or FSA) who are passionate about the field of actuaries. 
 
Beyond technical expertise, we are looking for volunteers who are:
 
Open and Authentic: Willing to share the highs and lows of their personal career journey, from their first internship to their current leadership role.
 
SOA Journey Guides: Able to speak about the exam process, the transition through different credentialing tiers, and how the SOA community has supported their professional growth.
 
Relatable Communicators:  Sharing the lessons learned from early-career mistakes and the skills that truly made a difference in the real world.
Opportunity Location
  • Local Travel Only. We are looking for California-based actuarial professionals who can commute to the UCSB campus. 
  • University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93106
Travel Required
 Local Travel Only. We are looking for California-based actuarial professionals who can commute to the UCSB campus. 
SOA Training Required
No prior training required, but be open to sharing your career journey  to college students. 
Specializations
-Open to all Specializations

Contact:

SOA Volunteer
Society of Actuaries


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