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Actuarial Consultant roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics. Employers in insurance, consulting, and financial services regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for this role, and the position's SOC-defined wage levels mean prevailing wage compliance is straightforward to document.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Dallas, Cleveland, Houston, Salt Lake City, and Washington
Salary: Competitive
Job description
Requisition ID: 1757274
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.
The opportunity
As a member of our People Consulting (PC) Health and Welfare (H&W) actuarial team, you'll be part of a dedicated group of professionals serving a diverse range of US and global clients. Our team is known for its technical acumen and deep service delivery experience, which sets EY apart in the industry. When you join as a PC Services Manager, you play a crucial role in our mission to create a better working world. You'll apply your knowledge and skills to help clients achieve their business goals, while also growing professionally and enjoying the rewards of delivering high-quality, impactful work.
Your key responsibilities
- Lead and review actuarial and financial analyses for health and welfare programs, including plan pricing, cost projections, budget and premium rate development, employee contribution modeling, claims experience analyses and incurred-but-not-reported (IBNR) reserve calculations
- Review the work of junior professionals, provide technical coaching and prepare or review actuarial reports, client deliverables and specialist memoranda supporting employee benefit plan audits
- Advise clients on H&W plan strategy, design and cost management, including funding arrangements, medical and pharmacy trend, cost sharing, benchmarking and the financial impact of alternative plan designs
- Contribute to business development and client pursuit activities by preparing proposals and delivering presentations for potential and existing clients
- Support health and welfare vendor strategy, including carrier and administrator assessments, request-for-proposal processes, financial evaluations, implementation planning and ongoing vendor performance reviews
- Lead H&W workstreams for transactions, including pre-close due diligence, cost and liability assessments, Day 1 readiness, post-merger integration, benefit harmonization and employee impact analyses
- Support compliance and actuarial analyses related to applicable health and welfare requirements, which may include the Affordable Care Act, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, Medicare Part D creditable coverage and Retiree Drug Subsidy attestations
- Contribute to client satisfaction by providing timely and effective responses to client needs and concerns
- Encourage and facilitate collaboration amongst team members, and promote an inclusive working environment
Skills and attributes for success
Some key capabilities you should be prepared to bring to your projects include:
- Proficient in planning and execution across multiple high-priority projects
- Instills a culture of accountability and exceptional time management within the team
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, research and communication skills
- Coordinates client relationship strategies and guides the team in understanding and managing client expectations
To qualify for the role, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree with a concentration in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or Statistics
- Five to ten years of work experience
- An actuarial certification (Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA), Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) or Enrolled Actuary (EA))
- Flexibility and willingness to travel as well as work in excess of standard hours when necessary
- Proficiency with more advanced features in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated experience leading and reviewing health and welfare actuarial analyses, including several of the following:
- Medical, prescription drug, dental and other welfare plan pricing, forecasting and cost analysis
- Claims experience, trend and utilization analyses; budget and premium rate development; employee contribution modeling; and IBNR reserve calculations
- H&W plan design, benchmarking, funding strategy, cost management and vendor selection or management
- Transaction due diligence, Day 1 readiness, post-merger integration, benefit harmonization or international benefits coordination
- Retiree medical and other postemployment benefit valuations and accounting analyses under ASC 715, including experience with audit support, is preferred
What we look for
We are looking for an H&W actuary driven by the prospect of diverse and impactful work. This role is unique due to the wide range of opportunities it presents. You'll lead actuarial and financial analyses across active and retiree health programs, help employers evaluate plan design and funding strategies, support benefits transactions and integrations, and collaborate with colleagues across People Consulting, Assurance, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax. The successful candidate will combine strong actuarial judgment with practical consulting skills, communicate complex findings clearly and develop trusted relationships with clients and team members.
What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture.
- The salary range for this job is:
- New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $151,200 to $252,100
- Bay Area California offices – $157,600 to $262,600
- All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $125,900 to $231,100
Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
- To make the most of your application experience, please limit yourself to two applications within a six-month period.
- EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
- For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
At EY, our values set the foundation for how we work and the behaviors we expect of our people. Any misrepresentation or falsification of information or lack of integrity at any point in the recruiting process may result in withdrawal of your candidacy, revocation of an offer or immediate termination of employment.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
All in to shape the future with confidence.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
Location: Dallas, Cleveland, Houston, Salt Lake City, and Washington
Salary: Competitive
Job description
Requisition ID: 1757274
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.
The opportunity
As a member of our People Consulting (PC) Health and Welfare (H&W) actuarial team, you'll be part of a dedicated group of professionals serving a diverse range of US and global clients. Our team is known for its technical acumen and deep service delivery experience, which sets EY apart in the industry. When you join as a PC Services Manager, you play a crucial role in our mission to create a better working world. You'll apply your knowledge and skills to help clients achieve their business goals, while also growing professionally and enjoying the rewards of delivering high-quality, impactful work.
Your key responsibilities
- Lead and review actuarial and financial analyses for health and welfare programs, including plan pricing, cost projections, budget and premium rate development, employee contribution modeling, claims experience analyses and incurred-but-not-reported (IBNR) reserve calculations
- Review the work of junior professionals, provide technical coaching and prepare or review actuarial reports, client deliverables and specialist memoranda supporting employee benefit plan audits
- Advise clients on H&W plan strategy, design and cost management, including funding arrangements, medical and pharmacy trend, cost sharing, benchmarking and the financial impact of alternative plan designs
- Contribute to business development and client pursuit activities by preparing proposals and delivering presentations for potential and existing clients
- Support health and welfare vendor strategy, including carrier and administrator assessments, request-for-proposal processes, financial evaluations, implementation planning and ongoing vendor performance reviews
- Lead H&W workstreams for transactions, including pre-close due diligence, cost and liability assessments, Day 1 readiness, post-merger integration, benefit harmonization and employee impact analyses
- Support compliance and actuarial analyses related to applicable health and welfare requirements, which may include the Affordable Care Act, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, Medicare Part D creditable coverage and Retiree Drug Subsidy attestations
- Contribute to client satisfaction by providing timely and effective responses to client needs and concerns
- Encourage and facilitate collaboration amongst team members, and promote an inclusive working environment
Skills and attributes for success
Some key capabilities you should be prepared to bring to your projects include:
- Proficient in planning and execution across multiple high-priority projects
- Instills a culture of accountability and exceptional time management within the team
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, research and communication skills
- Coordinates client relationship strategies and guides the team in understanding and managing client expectations
To qualify for the role, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree with a concentration in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or Statistics
- Five to ten years of work experience
- An actuarial certification (Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA), Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) or Enrolled Actuary (EA))
- Flexibility and willingness to travel as well as work in excess of standard hours when necessary
- Proficiency with more advanced features in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated experience leading and reviewing health and welfare actuarial analyses, including several of the following:
- Medical, prescription drug, dental and other welfare plan pricing, forecasting and cost analysis
- Claims experience, trend and utilization analyses; budget and premium rate development; employee contribution modeling; and IBNR reserve calculations
- H&W plan design, benchmarking, funding strategy, cost management and vendor selection or management
- Transaction due diligence, Day 1 readiness, post-merger integration, benefit harmonization or international benefits coordination
- Retiree medical and other postemployment benefit valuations and accounting analyses under ASC 715, including experience with audit support, is preferred
What we look for
We are looking for an H&W actuary driven by the prospect of diverse and impactful work. This role is unique due to the wide range of opportunities it presents. You'll lead actuarial and financial analyses across active and retiree health programs, help employers evaluate plan design and funding strategies, support benefits transactions and integrations, and collaborate with colleagues across People Consulting, Assurance, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax. The successful candidate will combine strong actuarial judgment with practical consulting skills, communicate complex findings clearly and develop trusted relationships with clients and team members.
What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture.
- The salary range for this job is:
- New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $151,200 to $252,100
- Bay Area California offices – $157,600 to $262,600
- All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $125,900 to $231,100
Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
- To make the most of your application experience, please limit yourself to two applications within a six-month period.
- EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
- For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
At EY, our values set the foundation for how we work and the behaviors we expect of our people. Any misrepresentation or falsification of information or lack of integrity at any point in the recruiting process may result in withdrawal of your candidacy, revocation of an offer or immediate termination of employment.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
All in to shape the future with confidence.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Actuarial Consultant
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to actuarial work. A mathematics or statistics degree qualifies cleanly, but a general business degree may draw an RFE. Check the O*NET profile for the accepted education requirements before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search to confirm a prospective employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for actuarial roles. Employers with recent LCA history have an established H-1B process, which reduces delays after you receive an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsoring employers
Filter Migrate Mate's job board by actuarial roles to surface employers with documented H-1B filing history. This saves you from applying to firms that list actuarial positions but have never sponsored a work visa.
Sit professional exams before your H-1B filing date
Actuarial Consultant roles at most insurers and consulting firms expect progress through the Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society exam tracks. Passed exams strengthen your specialty occupation documentation and signal to USCIS that your work requires specialized expertise.
Confirm your SOC code matches your actual duties
DOL assigns prevailing wages by SOC code, and actuarial work spans multiple codes depending on the industry. Ask your employer to confirm which SOC code they'll use on the LCA so your offered salary meets the correct wage level before filing.
Negotiate a start date that clears the cap-gap window
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, time your offer acceptance so your employer files the I-129 before your OPT expires. USCIS allows continuous employment during the cap-gap period, but only if the petition is filed on time.
H-1B Visa Actuarial Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Actuarial Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Actuarial Consultant positions require at minimum a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a directly related field, which satisfies the USCIS specialty occupation standard. The role's analytical and technical nature means USCIS generally accepts it without extensive additional documentation, though your specific job duties and the degree-to-job relationship still need to be clearly stated in the petition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Actuarial Consultants?
Insurance carriers, reinsurance firms, actuarial consulting practices, and large financial services companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Consulting firms that serve multiple insurance clients tend to file in higher volumes because they hire actuarial staff across multiple client engagements. You can identify active sponsors by searching employer LCA filing history, or by browsing verified listings on Migrate Mate.
How does the prevailing wage requirement work for Actuarial Consultant H-1B petitions?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting the H-1B petition, certifying that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your role, SOC code, and work location. Prevailing wages vary significantly by geography, so a salary that satisfies DOL requirements in one city may fall short in a higher-cost metro. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the applicable wage level for your specific work location.
Can I change employers while on an H-1B as an Actuarial Consultant?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer must file a fresh LCA for your role and location. Your actuarial credentials and exam progress transfer with you and do not need to be resubmitted.
Do actuarial exam credentials strengthen an H-1B petition for this role?
Yes. Progress through the Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society exam tracks provides concrete evidence that your work requires specialized knowledge beyond a general bachelor's degree. USCIS looks for documentation that your duties are complex and require expertise specific to the field. Passed exams, combined with your degree transcripts, create a stronger specialty occupation argument and reduce the likelihood of a Request for Evidence.