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Actuarial Analyst roles are among the most OPT-friendly positions in financial services. Employers in insurance, consulting, and risk management routinely sponsor F-1 students, and the role's exam-based progression makes your timeline predictable. STEM OPT extension eligibility gives you up to three years of work authorization to clear early actuarial exams and prove your value.
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Location
Whippany, New Jersey
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Travel Required
10%
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Grade
11C
Posted Date
06-Aug-2026
Job ID
19580
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
Join our Global Risk Management Group, where you’ll play a key role in safeguarding the company, ensuring we deliver on our commitments to customers and stakeholders, and driving responsible growth. As part of our team, you’ll identify, monitor, and mitigate both financial and non-financial risks across the organization. Leverage your expertise as the second line of defense to advise our business on effective risk management strategies. This means challenging ideas, implementing robust controls, and enforcing guardrails to foster responsible business growth. Join us in advancing MetLife’s legacy of trust through exemplary risk management practices.
The Opportunity
As part of the Market Risk team within the Global Risk Management, the Senior Actuarial Associate will support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of certain market risk models, analytics, and reports, used to assess MetLife’s risk profile for ALM management across economic and accounting perspectives.
Key models and reporting processes supported by this role include:
- Replicating Portfolio model (e.g. liability proxy model)
- Value-at-risk model
- Business plan risk review
- Risk exposure report under accounting (GAAP, Statutory) and Economic views.
Additionally, this role will provide analytic support for other strategic initiatives for market risk management.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance market risk models, reporting frameworks, and analytics.
- Produce risk reports and communicate key insights to Market Risk leadership.
- Improve reporting and modeling processes through AI, Power Automate, and other automation tools.
- Support business plan reviews and risk assessments for strategic initiatives.
- Assist with Market Risk governance activities, including working groups and committee operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, or a related field.
- ASA designation (or near-ASA) with 4+ years of relevant actuarial experience.
- Advanced Excel modeling and quantitative analysis skills.
- Programming experience with Python, VBA, R, C++, or similar tools.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of insurance and financial concepts, including insurance products, valuation, ALM, derivatives, investment assets, statistics, optimization, and AI/ML.
- Understanding of insurance accounting and reporting frameworks, including US GAAP, IFRS, statutory accounting, and solvency reporting.
- Experience driving process improvement through automation, with the ability to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $97,400 - $129,800. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits, please click here.
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.
General Information
Location
Whippany, New Jersey
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Travel Required
10%
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Grade
11C
Posted Date
06-Aug-2026
Job ID
19580
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
Join our Global Risk Management Group, where you’ll play a key role in safeguarding the company, ensuring we deliver on our commitments to customers and stakeholders, and driving responsible growth. As part of our team, you’ll identify, monitor, and mitigate both financial and non-financial risks across the organization. Leverage your expertise as the second line of defense to advise our business on effective risk management strategies. This means challenging ideas, implementing robust controls, and enforcing guardrails to foster responsible business growth. Join us in advancing MetLife’s legacy of trust through exemplary risk management practices.
The Opportunity
As part of the Market Risk team within the Global Risk Management, the Senior Actuarial Associate will support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of certain market risk models, analytics, and reports, used to assess MetLife’s risk profile for ALM management across economic and accounting perspectives.
Key models and reporting processes supported by this role include:
- Replicating Portfolio model (e.g. liability proxy model)
- Value-at-risk model
- Business plan risk review
- Risk exposure report under accounting (GAAP, Statutory) and Economic views.
Additionally, this role will provide analytic support for other strategic initiatives for market risk management.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance market risk models, reporting frameworks, and analytics.
- Produce risk reports and communicate key insights to Market Risk leadership.
- Improve reporting and modeling processes through AI, Power Automate, and other automation tools.
- Support business plan reviews and risk assessments for strategic initiatives.
- Assist with Market Risk governance activities, including working groups and committee operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, or a related field.
- ASA designation (or near-ASA) with 4+ years of relevant actuarial experience.
- Advanced Excel modeling and quantitative analysis skills.
- Programming experience with Python, VBA, R, C++, or similar tools.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of insurance and financial concepts, including insurance products, valuation, ALM, derivatives, investment assets, statistics, optimization, and AI/ML.
- Understanding of insurance accounting and reporting frameworks, including US GAAP, IFRS, statutory accounting, and solvency reporting.
- Experience driving process improvement through automation, with the ability to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $97,400 - $129,800. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits, please click here.
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Actuarial Analyst
Target insurance carriers and consulting firms first
Large insurers and actuarial consulting firms hire OPT students regularly and have established visa sponsorship pipelines. These employers are far more likely to have HR processes in place for F-1 work authorization than smaller regional firms or startups.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, and Applied Mathematics degrees are STEM-designated, giving you 24 additional months of OPT. Confirm your specific program's CIP code with your DSO before applying, since not every math-adjacent degree automatically qualifies.
Lead with your exam progress in every application
Passing one or two SOA or CAS exams before graduation signals to employers that you're a serious candidate. Actuarial hiring managers weigh exam progress heavily, and cleared exams often matter more than GPA when comparing similarly qualified OPT applicants.
Ask about sponsorship intent during the first recruiter screen
Raise visa sponsorship early in the process, not after an offer arrives. A direct question like 'Does your firm sponsor H-1B visas for actuarial roles?' saves weeks of time and ensures you're only pursuing opportunities that can convert into long-term employment.
Quantify your technical skills on your resume
List specific tools you've used in school or internships, such as R, Python, SAS, or Excel VBA, alongside the actuarial context. Employers want analysts who can model immediately. Vague skill claims like 'proficient in data analysis' are far weaker than named tools with applied examples.
Apply to employers with a documented history of sponsoring actuaries
Some firms sponsor actuarial analysts routinely while others never have. Checking public H-1B disclosure data for actuarial job titles at target employers helps you prioritize applications toward companies where sponsorship is an established practice, not an exception requiring internal approval.
Actuarial Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Are Actuarial Analyst roles eligible for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as Actuarial Science, Statistics, or Mathematics. The STEM OPT extension adds 24 months to your standard 12-month OPT period, giving you up to 36 months total. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to support the extension, so confirm that requirement before accepting an offer.
Do actuarial employers commonly sponsor F-1 OPT students?
Yes, more than most financial services roles. Major insurance carriers like Prudential, MetLife, and Travelers, along with consulting firms like Milliman and Willis Towers Watson, have long histories of hiring and sponsoring international actuarial talent. The shortage of credentialed actuaries in the U.S. labor market makes employers more willing to invest in sponsorship for candidates with exam progress and relevant internship experience.
How do I find Actuarial Analyst jobs that explicitly sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for F-1 OPT and visa sponsorship eligibility, so you're not wasting applications on roles that won't support your work authorization. Browse Actuarial Analyst openings on Migrate Mate to find employers who have already indicated they sponsor international candidates, saving you the uncertainty of discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process.
Does working toward SOA or CAS exams improve my chances of sponsorship as an OPT student?
Significantly. Actuarial exam progress is one of the strongest signals employers use when evaluating early-career candidates. Candidates who have passed one or two exams before their first full-time role are easier to justify sponsoring because the credential path is clear. Some firms also offer study time and exam reimbursement as part of their actuarial development programs, which further incentivizes them to retain sponsored employees long-term.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I switch from one actuarial employer to another?
You can change employers on OPT as long as your new role qualifies as a job in your field of study. You must report the employer change to your DSO within 10 days. If you're on a STEM OPT extension, the new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need to submit an updated Form I-983 training plan. Gaps in employment exceeding 90 cumulative days can jeopardize your OPT status, so timing your transition carefully matters.