Risk Management & Actuarial Science
Navigate uncertainty, analyze complex data, and protect financial futures with the Risk Management and Actuarial Science Career Community—a dedicated resource and toolkit for students pursuing careers in Risk Management, Actuarial Science, and Insurance. This community is designed to support students who are analytical, detail-oriented, and interested in using quantitative methods to assess risk and drive sound decision-making. Whether you’re evaluating insurance models, forecasting financial outcomes, or managing corporate risk strategies, this space provides tailored resources, career advising, and industry connections to help you thrive. Professionals in this community are skilled in statistical modeling, probability theory, financial & insurance mathematics, critical thinking & problem solving and have proficiency in Excel, SQL, R, Python and Actuarial Software.
The Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science
The Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science at St. John’s University is a premier institution specializing in risk-related disciplines. Originally founded in 1901 as the Insurance Society of New York, it evolved through several forms before merging with St. John’s in 2001 and being renamed in honor of Maurice R. Greenberg in 2020. Now part of the Peter J. Tobin College of Business, the Greenberg School is located at 101 Astor Place in Manhattan, giving students direct access to the global financial and insurance industries.
The Greenberg School offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs focused on insurance, actuarial science, risk management, analytics, and finance. It is one of only 17 Centers of Actuarial Excellence in the U.S. and is recognized as a Global Center of Insurance Excellence. With a multitude of degree programs and strong ties to the industry, the Greenberg School emphasizes a blend of academic rigor and professional preparation. The school supports career readiness through the Ellen Thrower Career Center, executive education offerings, and a dedicated insurance library—preparing students for industry certifications and successful careers in a high-demand field.
For additional information related to careers in Risk Management & Actuarial Science, please reach out to Vicki Wells (wellsv@stjohns.edu).
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