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Actuary roles qualify as E-3 visa specialty occupations, making them a strong fit for Australian professionals pursuing U.S. visa sponsorship. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply as soon as you have a qualifying job offer and your employer files a Labor Condition Application.
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Requisition ID
94712
Department
Corporate Finance
Job Function
Corporate Finance
Location
New York, New York, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 3 days per week
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
This position is hybrid Tuesday - Thursday in the NY Office, Monday & Friday work from home.
Corporate Vice President & Actuary – Retail Annuity Pricing (MG3)
Location Designation: New York Office – Hybrid 3 days per week
Role Overview:
The Retail Annuity (RA) Pricing team plays a critical role in shaping New York Life’s retail annuity strategy and financial performance. As the lead pricing actuary for the RA Product Development portfolio, you will partner closely with senior leaders across Retail Annuities, Finance, and Investments to drive product innovation, profitability, and long-term business growth. In this role, you will lead a team of 3–4 actuaries and actuarial trainees while overseeing the design, pricing, and implementation of innovative retail annuity products. You will collaborate across the enterprise to develop competitive product strategies, influence key business decisions, and deliver solutions that create value for both customers and the company.
What You’ll Do:
- Own the Product Development and Pricing portfolio, partnering with stakeholders across the Retail Annuity business, Finance, and Investments to evaluate opportunities, assess financial implications, and support strategic decision-making.
- Lead the design, modeling, pricing, and implementation of retail annuity products, including Fixed Deferred Annuities, Fixed Indexed Annuities, Income Annuities (participating and non-participating), and Variable Annuities.
- Drive product strategy from concept through implementation, balancing customer value, profitability, risk management, and operational considerations.
- Collaborate with our modeling center of excellence and modernization teams to enhance pricing models and advance enterprise modeling and AI capabilities.
- Oversee key pricing operations supporting the Product Development portfolio, including assumption development, model governance, financial impact analyses, and implementation support.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance pricing efficiency, scalability, governance, and analytical rigor.
- Monitor competitive market trends and the evolving regulatory landscape to ensure compliant and competitive product offerings.
- Present findings, recommendations, and business insights to senior leadership and other key stakeholders.
- Lead and develop a team of actuarial professionals by providing coaching, mentoring, performance management, and career development.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field
- 10+ years of actuarial experience, preferably in insurance, financial services, or consulting
- FSA credentials required
- Actuarial modeling experience required
- Experience with Prophet actuarial modeling software is preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading actuarial teams and developing talent
- Strong knowledge of retail annuity products, pricing methodologies, and product development processes.
- Experience collaborating across business functions and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Experience with Python, Codex, Tableau, GitHub, Databricks, or related tools is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business recommendations.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead complex initiatives, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
- Strategic thinker with a demonstrated commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
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Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $180,000-$240,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.
Job Requisition ID: 94712
Job Description
Requisition ID
94712
Department
Corporate Finance
Job Function
Corporate Finance
Location
New York, New York, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 3 days per week
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
This position is hybrid Tuesday - Thursday in the NY Office, Monday & Friday work from home.
Corporate Vice President & Actuary – Retail Annuity Pricing (MG3)
Location Designation: New York Office – Hybrid 3 days per week
Role Overview:
The Retail Annuity (RA) Pricing team plays a critical role in shaping New York Life’s retail annuity strategy and financial performance. As the lead pricing actuary for the RA Product Development portfolio, you will partner closely with senior leaders across Retail Annuities, Finance, and Investments to drive product innovation, profitability, and long-term business growth. In this role, you will lead a team of 3–4 actuaries and actuarial trainees while overseeing the design, pricing, and implementation of innovative retail annuity products. You will collaborate across the enterprise to develop competitive product strategies, influence key business decisions, and deliver solutions that create value for both customers and the company.
What You’ll Do:
- Own the Product Development and Pricing portfolio, partnering with stakeholders across the Retail Annuity business, Finance, and Investments to evaluate opportunities, assess financial implications, and support strategic decision-making.
- Lead the design, modeling, pricing, and implementation of retail annuity products, including Fixed Deferred Annuities, Fixed Indexed Annuities, Income Annuities (participating and non-participating), and Variable Annuities.
- Drive product strategy from concept through implementation, balancing customer value, profitability, risk management, and operational considerations.
- Collaborate with our modeling center of excellence and modernization teams to enhance pricing models and advance enterprise modeling and AI capabilities.
- Oversee key pricing operations supporting the Product Development portfolio, including assumption development, model governance, financial impact analyses, and implementation support.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance pricing efficiency, scalability, governance, and analytical rigor.
- Monitor competitive market trends and the evolving regulatory landscape to ensure compliant and competitive product offerings.
- Present findings, recommendations, and business insights to senior leadership and other key stakeholders.
- Lead and develop a team of actuarial professionals by providing coaching, mentoring, performance management, and career development.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field
- 10+ years of actuarial experience, preferably in insurance, financial services, or consulting
- FSA credentials required
- Actuarial modeling experience required
- Experience with Prophet actuarial modeling software is preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading actuarial teams and developing talent
- Strong knowledge of retail annuity products, pricing methodologies, and product development processes.
- Experience collaborating across business functions and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Experience with Python, Codex, Tableau, GitHub, Databricks, or related tools is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business recommendations.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead complex initiatives, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
- Strategic thinker with a demonstrated commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
LI-VL1
LI-HYBRID
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $180,000-$240,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.
Job Requisition ID: 94712
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Verify your credential equivalency before applying
Australian three-year actuarial degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes, but bring your transcript and any ANZIIF or Institute and Faculty of Actuaries credentials to document the equivalency clearly.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure database for actuarial LCA filings to identify insurers, consulting firms, and financial institutions that have already navigated E-3 or H-1B visa sponsorship. These employers understand the process and are less likely to withdraw offers over paperwork concerns.
Frame sponsorship around the LCA timeline
When an employer asks about E-3 timing, explain that DOL certifies the LCA within seven working days and no I-129 petition is required. This separates E-3 sponsorship from the months-long H-1B process most U.S. hiring managers assume applies to all work visas.
Align your exam progress with role requirements
U.S. actuarial roles typically expect progress through SOA or CAS exams. Your Australian exam history under the Actuaries Institute maps partially to these, so document which exams transfer and which you still need to sit before targeting senior-level positions.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA step
The LCA must be filed with the DOL before your consulate appointment, and errors in wage level classification are a common delay for actuarial roles. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so the filing is accurate from the start.
Negotiate a contingent start date tied to visa approval
Ask your employer to set your start date four to six weeks after the expected consulate appointment, not the offer date. This protects both sides if the consulate schedules later than expected or requests additional documentation about your specialty occupation status.
E-3 Visa Actuary: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find actuary jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter actuary positions by employers with verified sponsorship history, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the E-3 process. Most actuarial openings at major insurers and consulting firms qualify, but confirming sponsorship intent upfront saves significant time.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an actuary role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Actuary positions consistently meet the E-3 specialty occupation standard because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science and involve the theoretical and practical application of a highly specialized body of knowledge. USCIS and DOL both recognize the role's degree requirement as a defining characteristic, so qualifying your position is rarely contested.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for actuaries in the U.S.?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has no annual lottery, meaning you can apply any time of year once you have a job offer. The H-1B is subject to an annual cap and a random lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate. For actuaries, the E-3 also skips the I-129 petition entirely, reducing employer costs and processing time substantially.
What happens to my E-3 status if I change actuarial employers in the U.S.?
You need to restart the E-3 process with your new employer. That means a fresh LCA filed by the new employer with the DOL, a new DS-160, and a new consulate appointment. Unlike the H-1B, there is no portability provision that lets you begin working before the new visa is approved, so timing your transition carefully around your approval is essential.