Management Consulting - Actuaries Intern - Summer 2026 Save for Later Remove job at PwC Chicago, IL

Management Consulting - Actuaries Intern – Summer 2026 – Chicago, IL At PwC, our people in workforce consulting focus on providing consulting services related to human resources, talent management, and organisational development. They analyse client needs, develop people and organisation strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their workforce, enhance employee engagement, and drive organisational effectiveness. Those in rewards and benefits at PwC specialise in providing comprehensive consulting services related to total rewards, compensation programmes, and employee benefits. You will work closely with clients to analyse their reward and benefits strategies, design competitive and equitable compensation structures, and develop cost‑effective and attractive benefits packages. Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast‑paced environment you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team’s success. Key Skills and Knowledge Required Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development. Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential. Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas. Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback. Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns. Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness. Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements. Responsibilities Support teams in conducting benefit plan analysis and benchmarking studies. Participate in the evaluation and improvement of compensation and payroll processes. Assist in the management and utilisation of payroll software for accurate wage processing. Engage in data analytics to enhance workforce insights and performance measurement. Contribute to the development and reporting of rewards and benefits strategies. Collaborate on service delivery projects to improve client satisfaction and outcomes. Observe and learn from stakeholder engagement practices to enhance service delivery. Assist in the preparation of reports for compensation and benefits programmes. Participate in process improvement initiatives to optimise business operations. Support the implementation of incentive programmes to motivate employee performance. Qualifications Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, or Mathematics. Before starting full‑time at PwC, meet the educational requirements and demonstrate a commitment to undertaking and passing actuarial exams. Client service intern positions are entry‑level roles intended for job seekers who are in their third year of a four‑year degree programme or fourth year of a five‑year programme at the time of application. Winter internships typically occur during the spring semester preceding the student's final year of school. Summer internships typically take place during the summer preceding the student's final year of school. What Sets You Apart Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA. Demonstrating knowledge in Benefit Plan Analysis. Utilising Data Analytics for workforce insights. Engaging in Process Improvement initiatives. Participating in Agile Performance Measurement. Applying Market Analysis for strategic decisions. Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes. Salary & Benefits Salary range: $29.25 – $48.00 per hour (location dependent). PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr