Actuarial Career Panel at California State University Los Angeles (March 3)

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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 California State University, Los Angeles for a dynamic one-day volunteer engagement for one hour event. This event provides a SOA moderator staff who will conduct the questions for you and the other actuarial professionals to connect, share industry insights, 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: 11:50 AM (Arrival) to roughly 1:15 PM.
  • Event starts: 12 pm -1 pm 
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
California State University Los Angeles (in-person)
Travel Required
  • Local Travel Only. We are looking for actuarial professionals in the California area who can commute to the California State University, Los Angeles campus.
  • Convenience: This role is ideal for those living in or near the Los Angeles area.
  • Parking Provided: We will provide confirmed volunteers with specific details regarding campus parking.
  • Arrival: Please allow time for local traffic to ensure you arrive at the designated campus location by 11:50 AM.
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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