Actuarial Career Panel at UCLA- California) (March 4)

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Starts: 01-16-2026

Description:

How does this role benefit the work of the organization and the profession?
Join the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and the students of UCLA 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 California State University Los Angeles 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 to 2 hours.
  • Shift: 12:50 AM (Arrival) to roughly 2:15 PM.
  • Event starts 1pm -2pm 
 
Experience Required - Designation
Member ASA or FSA
Experience Required - Description
  • 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
UCLA (California)
Travel Required
  • Local Travel Only. We are looking for California-based actuarial professionals who can commute to the UCLA campus in Westwood.
  • Location Advantage: This is a great opportunity for professionals based in West LA, Santa Monica, or the surrounding Metro area.
  • Traffic Note: Please allow extra time for midday Westwood traffic and navigating the parking structures to ensure arrival by 12:50 PM.
SOA Training Required
No prior training required, but be open to sharing your career journey to college students.
Primary Area of Practice
N/A
Specializations
-Open to all Specializations

Qualifications:

Academic/Education
Accounting and Finance
Annuities
Audit
Capital Management
Catastrophe
Commercial Lines
Disability Income Insurance
Distribution
Employee Health Benefits
Financial Reporting
General Insurance/Property Casualty
Health
Health Insurance - Commercial
Health Insurance – Public Systems
Investment and Asset Liability Management
Investments
Liability Insurance
Life
Life Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance
Marketing
Not applicable
Other
Other Post-Employment Benefits
Personal Lines
Predictive Analytics
Private Sector - Pension
Product Pricing/Development
Property Insurance
Provider Systems
Public Sector - Pension
Public Systems/Social Insurance
Regulatory
Reinsurance
Research
Retirement
Risk Management
Risk Management
Specialty Lines
Taxation
Underwriting
Valuation/Reserving
Workers Compensation Insurance

Contact:

SOA Volunteer
Society of Actuaries


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