Mercer Retirement Actuarial Analyst Co-Op - Toronto - Fall 2026

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Wealth - Retirement team at Mercer. This role will be based in Toronto for the Fall 2026 term. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As an Actuarial Analyst Co-Op in the Wealth practice, you will work with a broad range of clients and industries in a stimulating environment, participating as an integral member of project teams to design programs that support clients’ success. 

What Can You Expect?

• Perform retirement actuarial valuations including validation of data, analysis of the plan’s gains and losses, analysis of the plan’s asset performance, and preparation of the valuation report and related forms 

• Production of year-end accounting disclosure and projection of expenses for plans under various financial reporting standards including IFRS, CPA and FAS 

• Complete benefit calculations, review plan documents, produce employee benefit statements and prepare annual government forms 

• Participation in the design and pricing of employee pension plans and executive pension benefits, including cash flow modelling, demographic projections and evaluation of liabilities within an asset-liability framework 

• Production of various experience studies to refine demographic and financial assumptions used in actuarial valuations 

• Designing and implementing strategies to manage defined benefit pension plan volatility, including funding strategy, plan design and risk transfer solutions 

• Work in an integrated team of professionals from different offices to resolve modern actuarial problems in the Canadian pension landscape, including union negotiations, risk transfer and public policy 

What You Need To Have?

• Strong analytical skills and working knowledge of Excel and other MS-Office software programs 

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills 

• Intellectual curiosity; seeking opportunities to develop new skills 

• Ability to work in teams and be flexible to work under tight deadlines and changing client needs 

• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail 

What Makes You Stand Out?

• Completion of two (2) years towards a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, or a related field when internship begins 

• Strong preference will be given to students demonstrating progress towards the ASA/FSA designation 

• Previous relevant work experience 

Why Join Our Team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders. 

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being. 

What's Next?

In order to be considered, submit your complete application by providing a cover letter, your resume and your most recent transcript in PDF format , via our career section .

We will review completed application submission and you will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. 

The applicable salary for this role is $67,000.

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Marsh will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need, please contact View email address on careers.marsh.com.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.