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Get Access To All JobsLocation: NY or CHI
Level: Consultant
About The Team
Capco is a global management and technology consultancy specializing in advisory, implementation, and delivery of client-centric solutions across Financial Services, Energy, and Insurance industries. We partner with leading institutions to modernize platforms, drive digital transformation, enhance data capabilities, and implement innovative technology solutions. Within our Insurance practice, we combine deep actuarial expertise with advanced data engineering and analytics to help clients modernize forecasting processes, optimize decision-making, and build scalable, technology-enabled actuarial capabilities.
About The Role
Capco is seeking an Actuarial Associate or early-career Actuarial Data Scientist with a strong mathematics, data science, or computer science background who is looking for an exciting career change into the world of consulting. In this role, you will work alongside senior data scientists and engineers to help design and build advanced data knowledge graph and ontological models that support end-to-end actuarial processes. This is an exciting opportunity for an actuarial student or actuarial professional looking to expand beyond traditional pricing or valuation work and contribute to data-driven transformation initiatives in an innovative and creative culture. You will apply actuarial concepts, statistical modeling, and programming skills to structure complex actuarial end-to-end processes, and make data come alive through LLM application.
What You’ll Get To Do
- Apply actuarial knowledge to support the design and implementation of structured data and ontological models for actuarial processes.
- Collaborate with senior data and graph specialists to translate actuarial workflows into scalable technical frameworks.
- Analyze insurance datasets and contribute to modeling efforts that improve accuracy and process efficiency.
- Support data transformation, validation, and ingestion activities across actuarial systems.
- Contribute to documentation and model governance to ensure clarity, traceability, and auditability.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to align actuarial requirements with technical solutions.
- Assist in enhancing automation and analytics capabilities within actuarial environments.
What You’ll Bring
- A love of tinkering with new technology and learning new skills
- 1–3 years of professional experience as an actuarial associate, actuarial analyst, or data scientist within insurance or financial services.
- Progress toward actuarial credentials, with successful completion of 2+ actuarial exams such as:
- Probability (P)
- Financial Mathematics (FM)
- Statistics for Risk Modeling (SRM)
- Other foundational actuarial exams preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- Dual background in mathematics and computer science strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of Python or R for data analysis and modeling; experience with data manipulation libraries is a plus.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate technical actuarial concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Interest in applying actuarial expertise within modern data and technology transformation initiatives.
Why Capco?
A career at Capco is a chance to help reshape the competitive landscape in financial services. We launch new banks, transform existing ones, and help our clients navigate complex change. As consultants, we work on the front-end business design all the way through to technology implementation. We are the largest Financial Services-focused consultancy in the world, serving everyone from global banks to emerging FinTechs, from strategy through digital transformation, design, business consulting, data and analytics, cyber, cloud, technology architecture, and engineering. Capco is a young and growing firm. We maintain an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset and have minimal bureaucracy. We have no internal silos that get in the way of your career opportunities or ability to focus on our clients and make a difference to the business. We offer the opportunity for everyone to learn rapidly, take on tough challenges, and get promoted quickly. We take pride in our creative, collaborative, diverse, and inclusive culture, where everyone can #BYAW. We offer highly competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and a work culture focused on innovation and creation of lasting value for our clients and employees.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to make a difference and contribute to a highly successful company with a significant growth trajectory.
US Pay Range $98,000—$112,000 USD
Location: NY or CHI
Level: Consultant
About The Team
Capco is a global management and technology consultancy specializing in advisory, implementation, and delivery of client-centric solutions across Financial Services, Energy, and Insurance industries. We partner with leading institutions to modernize platforms, drive digital transformation, enhance data capabilities, and implement innovative technology solutions. Within our Insurance practice, we combine deep actuarial expertise with advanced data engineering and analytics to help clients modernize forecasting processes, optimize decision-making, and build scalable, technology-enabled actuarial capabilities.
About The Role
Capco is seeking an Actuarial Associate or early-career Actuarial Data Scientist with a strong mathematics, data science, or computer science background who is looking for an exciting career change into the world of consulting. In this role, you will work alongside senior data scientists and engineers to help design and build advanced data knowledge graph and ontological models that support end-to-end actuarial processes. This is an exciting opportunity for an actuarial student or actuarial professional looking to expand beyond traditional pricing or valuation work and contribute to data-driven transformation initiatives in an innovative and creative culture. You will apply actuarial concepts, statistical modeling, and programming skills to structure complex actuarial end-to-end processes, and make data come alive through LLM application.
What You’ll Get To Do
- Apply actuarial knowledge to support the design and implementation of structured data and ontological models for actuarial processes.
- Collaborate with senior data and graph specialists to translate actuarial workflows into scalable technical frameworks.
- Analyze insurance datasets and contribute to modeling efforts that improve accuracy and process efficiency.
- Support data transformation, validation, and ingestion activities across actuarial systems.
- Contribute to documentation and model governance to ensure clarity, traceability, and auditability.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to align actuarial requirements with technical solutions.
- Assist in enhancing automation and analytics capabilities within actuarial environments.
What You’ll Bring
- A love of tinkering with new technology and learning new skills
- 1–3 years of professional experience as an actuarial associate, actuarial analyst, or data scientist within insurance or financial services.
- Progress toward actuarial credentials, with successful completion of 2+ actuarial exams such as:
- Probability (P)
- Financial Mathematics (FM)
- Statistics for Risk Modeling (SRM)
- Other foundational actuarial exams preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- Dual background in mathematics and computer science strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of Python or R for data analysis and modeling; experience with data manipulation libraries is a plus.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate technical actuarial concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Interest in applying actuarial expertise within modern data and technology transformation initiatives.
Why Capco?
A career at Capco is a chance to help reshape the competitive landscape in financial services. We launch new banks, transform existing ones, and help our clients navigate complex change. As consultants, we work on the front-end business design all the way through to technology implementation. We are the largest Financial Services-focused consultancy in the world, serving everyone from global banks to emerging FinTechs, from strategy through digital transformation, design, business consulting, data and analytics, cyber, cloud, technology architecture, and engineering. Capco is a young and growing firm. We maintain an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset and have minimal bureaucracy. We have no internal silos that get in the way of your career opportunities or ability to focus on our clients and make a difference to the business. We offer the opportunity for everyone to learn rapidly, take on tough challenges, and get promoted quickly. We take pride in our creative, collaborative, diverse, and inclusive culture, where everyone can #BYAW. We offer highly competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and a work culture focused on innovation and creation of lasting value for our clients and employees.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to make a difference and contribute to a highly successful company with a significant growth trajectory.
US Pay Range $98,000—$112,000 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Data Migration Consultant
Document your data systems expertise thoroughly
Compile project records showing hands-on experience with ETL pipelines, database platforms, and migration frameworks. Designated sponsors assess your technical background when approving a DS-2019, so vague credentials slow or block that review.
Target host employers with active data infrastructure projects
Focus your search on organizations mid-way through cloud migrations or ERP consolidations. These employers have an immediate operational need for a migration consultant and a clearer business justification to support a J-1 training plan with a designated sponsor.
Search for J-1-aligned roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. employers and open positions that align with J-1 sponsorship requirements for data and technology professionals. It surfaces roles where host employers have demonstrated willingness to engage with the structured training plan process.
Clarify the Trainee versus Specialist category early
If you graduated within the last 12 months, you likely qualify as a Trainee. If you have five or more years of specialized migration experience, the Specialist category may apply. Misidentifying your category can require restarting your application with the designated sponsor.
Work with your host employer on the training plan
The DS-7002 training plan must map specific migration tasks to measurable learning objectives. Your host employer signs this document and is legally responsible for its accuracy, so align on project scope, tools, and timelines before the designated sponsor submits paperwork.
Verify the two-year home residency requirement before accepting an offer
Data Migration Consultants sponsored under certain J-1 categories may be subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement based on their nationality or funding source. Confirm your status with the designated sponsor before committing to a host employer offer.
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Find Data Migration Consultant JobsData Migration Consultant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Data Migration Consultant role?
Most Data Migration Consultants enter under the Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you're within 12 months of completing a degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field. Specialist applies if you have at least five years of progressively responsible experience in data migration, ETL development, or database architecture and your expertise is not available in a standard degree program.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Data Migration Consultant?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like AIPT or Cultural Vistas issue the DS-2019, review your training plan, and monitor your program compliance. The company where you perform migration work is your host employer, a separate role from the designated sponsor who holds legal responsibility for your J-1 status.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Data Migration Consultant?
Migrate Mate lets you search U.S. employers and open positions filtered for J-1 compatibility in data and technology roles. Because the host employer must commit to a formal DS-7002 training plan, targeting organizations with ongoing cloud migration or data consolidation projects increases the likelihood they'll engage with the structured program requirements a designated sponsor demands.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to my J-1 Data Migration Consultant program?
It depends on your nationality and whether your home government or a U.S. government agency funded your training. If the requirement applies, you must return to your home country for two years before changing to most immigrant or dual-intent visa categories. Your designated sponsor confirms applicability when issuing the DS-2019, so ask before you finalize any offer.
What makes a strong DS-7002 training plan for a data migration role?
A strong plan maps specific technical activities, such as schema mapping, data validation scripting, and cutover testing, to measurable learning objectives and a week-by-week timeline. Designated sponsors reject vague plans that read like job descriptions. Your host employer signs the DS-7002 and is accountable for its accuracy, so review it closely before submission and confirm it reflects the actual project scope you'll be working on.
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