OPT Actuarial Analyst Jobs
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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Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company, and its affiliates (“FSL”), provide insurance and insurance related services to clients, corporations, employers and individuals. These services include providing benefits through innovative life and health insurance plans, financial services, and customized insurance products for niche markets.
Position Summary
This role is responsible for supporting national rate filing and certification requirements associated with FSL’s group and individual vision insurance products. This includes coordinating the development and modification of rates for vision as well as other types of supplemental health insurance products with external actuarial firms and marketing partners, as well as internal actuarial, underwriting, administration and marketing staff. The role requires significant interaction with internal compliance staff and State Departments of Insurance regarding rate compliance for FSL’s group supplemental health insurance products. This role will have an in office work schedule, but must currently reside within the Kansas City, MO metropolitan area.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, interpret, document and communicate rate compliance requirements for FSL’s vision products and other supplemental health products
- Coordinate FSL’s supplemental health insurance pricing and product evaluation activities with actuarial consultants
- Draft generic and state specific actuarial memorandums and rate filing documents for finalization by actuarial consultants
- Maintain product pricing documentation and refine documentation processes
- Facilitate the preparation of state rate filing documents and development of state objection letter responses in consultation with actuarial consultants and FSL’s form/rate filing staff
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office software, including Word; Expert level for Excel; Microsoft Access experience helpful
- Excellent organization, math, critical thinking, and problem solving
- Solid written and verbal communication skills with strong client relationship orientation
- Self-motivated/self-starter
- Detailed, accurate, and efficient
- Ability to interact successfully at all organizational levels with external clients and internal departments
- Ability to see projects in totality and ensure team-oriented success in a complete and timely manner
REQUISITES
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Successful completion of actuarial science and mathematics coursework preferred
- Experience researching and meeting state rate filing regulations
- 3-5 years of experience managing supplemental health insurance rate filings
- Experience working with vision insurance rate compliance a plus
- Working knowledge of supplemental health product compliance, pricing, design, and implementation concerns
We offer comprehensive benefits to full time employees including company paid medical, STD, LTD and life insurance; plus voluntary dental, vision, Life/AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company-matching, generous paid time off and much more.
We encourage applicants of all ages and experience, as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s age.
ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT UPON PASSAGE OF A DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
INTRODUCTION
Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company, and its affiliates (“FSL”), provide insurance and insurance related services to clients, corporations, employers and individuals. These services include providing benefits through innovative life and health insurance plans, financial services, and customized insurance products for niche markets.
Position Summary
This role is responsible for supporting national rate filing and certification requirements associated with FSL’s group and individual vision insurance products. This includes coordinating the development and modification of rates for vision as well as other types of supplemental health insurance products with external actuarial firms and marketing partners, as well as internal actuarial, underwriting, administration and marketing staff. The role requires significant interaction with internal compliance staff and State Departments of Insurance regarding rate compliance for FSL’s group supplemental health insurance products. This role will have an in office work schedule, but must currently reside within the Kansas City, MO metropolitan area.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, interpret, document and communicate rate compliance requirements for FSL’s vision products and other supplemental health products
- Coordinate FSL’s supplemental health insurance pricing and product evaluation activities with actuarial consultants
- Draft generic and state specific actuarial memorandums and rate filing documents for finalization by actuarial consultants
- Maintain product pricing documentation and refine documentation processes
- Facilitate the preparation of state rate filing documents and development of state objection letter responses in consultation with actuarial consultants and FSL’s form/rate filing staff
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office software, including Word; Expert level for Excel; Microsoft Access experience helpful
- Excellent organization, math, critical thinking, and problem solving
- Solid written and verbal communication skills with strong client relationship orientation
- Self-motivated/self-starter
- Detailed, accurate, and efficient
- Ability to interact successfully at all organizational levels with external clients and internal departments
- Ability to see projects in totality and ensure team-oriented success in a complete and timely manner
REQUISITES
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Successful completion of actuarial science and mathematics coursework preferred
- Experience researching and meeting state rate filing regulations
- 3-5 years of experience managing supplemental health insurance rate filings
- Experience working with vision insurance rate compliance a plus
- Working knowledge of supplemental health product compliance, pricing, design, and implementation concerns
We offer comprehensive benefits to full time employees including company paid medical, STD, LTD and life insurance; plus voluntary dental, vision, Life/AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company-matching, generous paid time off and much more.
We encourage applicants of all ages and experience, as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s age.
ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT UPON PASSAGE OF A DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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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.