J-1 Visa Pricing Actuary Jobs
Pricing Actuary roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 Trainee or Research Scholar program category, depending on your career stage. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and arranges sponsorship, while your host employer provides the actuarial training placement.
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Pricing and Offer Strategy – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Intern
Job Description
Overview
- The Pricing and Offer Strategy AI Intern will support Vistra’s Residential Pricing team in developing and optimizing product pricing strategies using financial modeling, data analysis, and AI-driven tools. This role focuses on enhancing speed-to-market and improving pricing processes through automation leveraging Agentic AI approach.
- During the 8–10 week internship, the intern will gain hands-on experience in competitive retail energy markets and modern pricing strategy practices. The role will center on a high-impact project leveraging data and AI, culminating in a final presentation of insights and recommendations to senior departmental leadership.
Key Accountabilities
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Regulatory, Marketing, Product, and Finance) to support pricing initiatives and go-to-market strategies.
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Leverage in-house AI tools to improve pricing workflows, automate repetitive processes, and accelerate speed-to-market.
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Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to streamline pricing, reporting, and offer deployment.
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Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate pricing performance and recommendations to leadership.
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Monitor competitor pricing, market trends, and regulatory impacts to inform strategy adjustments.
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Document methodologies, assumptions, and decision frameworks to support consistency and scalability.
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
- Currently pursuing or a recent graduate of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with large datasets and translate findings into business insights.
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Experience or coursework in data analysis, statistics, or financial modeling.
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Exposure to AI/ML concepts, automation tools, or prompt engineering is a strong plus.
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Skilled in using computer software applications such as Microsoft Office (required), SQL/Python (required), Tableau (preferred).
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Familiarity with pricing, retail energy markets, or regulated industries is a plus but not required.
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to stakeholders.
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Detail-oriented with a high level of intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn.
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Interest in applying AI tools to real-world business problems.
Job Family
General Services
Company
Vistra Retail Operations Company
Locations
Irving, Texas
We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.
It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.
Job Summary
Pricing and Offer Strategy – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Intern
Job Description
Overview
- The Pricing and Offer Strategy AI Intern will support Vistra’s Residential Pricing team in developing and optimizing product pricing strategies using financial modeling, data analysis, and AI-driven tools. This role focuses on enhancing speed-to-market and improving pricing processes through automation leveraging Agentic AI approach.
- During the 8–10 week internship, the intern will gain hands-on experience in competitive retail energy markets and modern pricing strategy practices. The role will center on a high-impact project leveraging data and AI, culminating in a final presentation of insights and recommendations to senior departmental leadership.
Key Accountabilities
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Regulatory, Marketing, Product, and Finance) to support pricing initiatives and go-to-market strategies.
-
Leverage in-house AI tools to improve pricing workflows, automate repetitive processes, and accelerate speed-to-market.
-
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to streamline pricing, reporting, and offer deployment.
-
Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate pricing performance and recommendations to leadership.
-
Monitor competitor pricing, market trends, and regulatory impacts to inform strategy adjustments.
-
Document methodologies, assumptions, and decision frameworks to support consistency and scalability.
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
- Currently pursuing or a recent graduate of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
-
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with large datasets and translate findings into business insights.
-
Experience or coursework in data analysis, statistics, or financial modeling.
-
Exposure to AI/ML concepts, automation tools, or prompt engineering is a strong plus.
-
Skilled in using computer software applications such as Microsoft Office (required), SQL/Python (required), Tableau (preferred).
-
Familiarity with pricing, retail energy markets, or regulated industries is a plus but not required.
-
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
-
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to stakeholders.
-
Detail-oriented with a high level of intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn.
-
Interest in applying AI tools to real-world business problems.
Job Family
General Services
Company
Vistra Retail Operations Company
Locations
Irving, Texas
We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.
It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Pricing Actuary
Align your SOC code before applying
Pricing Actuary roles fall under SOC 15-2011 in O*NET. Confirm your training plan references this code explicitly, since mismatched occupation codes are a common reason designated sponsors flag DS-2019 applications for revision.
Document your actuarial credentials precisely
Compile your actuarial exam transcripts, passed CAS or SOA exam records, and any employer verification letters before approaching a designated sponsor. Sponsors require written evidence that your background matches the actuarial training program described in your DS-7002 plan.
Target host employers with active training programs
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. insurance carriers, consulting firms, and reinsurers that have posted Pricing Actuary roles compatible with J-1 exchange visitor placements, so you're approaching employers already familiar with hosting international trainees.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule upfront
Pricing Actuary trainees sponsored by government funding or with skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may face a two-year home-country residency requirement after their program ends. Ask your designated sponsor whether your specific funding source or nationality triggers this condition before signing your training plan.
Structure your DS-7002 around actuarial pricing tasks
The DS-7002 training plan must map specific actuarial tasks, such as loss ratio analysis, rate filings, and reserving methodology, to monthly milestones. Generic descriptions like 'actuarial support' are rejected by OFLC compliance reviewers and will delay your DS-2019 issuance.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting a host offer
Cross-check your offered compensation against the OFLC Wage Search for actuarial roles in your host employer's metropolitan area. J-1 host employers must pay the prevailing wage for the occupation, and Bureau of Labor Statistics data is the benchmark sponsors use during compliance audits.
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Find Pricing Actuary JobsPricing Actuary J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Pricing Actuary placement?
Most Pricing Actuary placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category if you're within five years of graduation or have relevant work experience outside the U.S. If your role is research-focused, such as developing new pricing models at a university-affiliated institute, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor makes the final determination based on your background and the host employer's training plan.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Pricing Actuary?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form, review your DS-7002 training plan, and monitor your program compliance throughout your stay. Your host employer, the insurance carrier or consulting firm where you work, is the placement site, not the legal sponsor under State Department rules.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Pricing Actuary?
Many smaller insurance carriers and regional reinsurers host J-1 trainees but don't advertise this openly in job postings. Migrate Mate surfaces Pricing Actuary roles from employers with demonstrated experience hosting international professionals, making it easier to identify placement opportunities without cold-contacting hundreds of firms that have no J-1 hosting infrastructure.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to actuarial trainees?
It depends on your funding source and nationality. If your J-1 training is funded by your home government or a U.S. government program, or if your home country has listed actuarial science on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you'll be subject to the two-year requirement under INA Section 212(e). Your designated sponsor is required to disclose this on your DS-2019 before you enter the United States.
Can a Pricing Actuary on J-1 status sit for SOA or CAS exams while in the U.S.?
Yes. Sitting for Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society exams is permissible while on J-1 status because the exams are a professional credentialing activity, not employment outside your authorized host placement. Confirm with your designated sponsor that exam preparation time doesn't conflict with the training objectives outlined in your DS-7002, since significant deviation from the approved plan can trigger compliance concerns.
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