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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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We're Looking for an experienced Senior Actuarial Assistant, ERM & Planning!
About the Company:
Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market with more than $75 billion in assets under management. We offer opportunities to thrive, innovate, and make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in driving the future of the U.S. retirement industry. Security Benefit is a PLACE where we promise to help our customers To and Through Retirement®.
We’re proud to have been recognized as one of the best in the business:
- Named to Ward’s 50 list of top-performing life-health insurance companies
- Recognized on list of Ingram’s Top 100 Private Companies in the Kansas City area in 2025
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Actuarial Assistant, ERM & Planning, you will be a key production contributor within the Risk & Planning actuarial team. You will use strong hands-on Prophet skills to develop, maintain, execute, troubleshoot, and validate financial projection models supporting the Company’s Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA), Commercial Insurer’s Solvency Self-Assessment (CISSA) filings, capital planning, and enterprise stress testing across Security Benefit Life and an offshore reinsurer. You will manage assigned modeling workstreams and production timelines with limited oversight, deliver reliable projection outputs, and prepare analysis for review by the Director & Actuary. You will receive guidance on significant methodology, assumption, and model architecture decisions.
This full-time position reports directly to the Director & Actuary, ERM & Planning. It may be based in Topeka or Overland Park, Kansas. Security Benefit associates work in a hybrid environment with both remote and on-site work.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, execute, troubleshoot, and validate financial projection models supporting ORSA, CISSA, capital planning, and enterprise risk management activities across Security Benefit Life and the offshore reinsurer.
- Manage assigned multi-year projection and stress-testing workstreams with limited oversight, maintain progress against established timelines, and communicate status and risks to the Director & Actuary.
- Perform financial projections, stress testing, and capital adequacy analyses to evaluate solvency, earnings, and risk outcomes.
- Perform asset-liability management analyses by incorporating asset projections, reinvestment strategies, and investment assumptions into enterprise financial projections.
- Prepare and validate economic scenarios, model inputs, actuarial assumptions, model point files, and actuarial tables; evaluate the effects of market, interest rate, credit, and policyholder behavior risks on financial results, capital adequacy, and RBC metrics.
- Test Prophet model changes, investigate run errors and unexpected results, complete reconciliations and attribution analyses, and document findings and resolutions.
- Produce actuarial projection outputs for the annual ORSA filings for SBL and the offshore reinsurer and deliver results to the Senior ERM Analyst on schedule for report integration.
- Prepare clear summaries of model results, key drivers, and open issues for review by the Director & Actuary before materials are shared with the CRO or ERM Committee.
- Coordinate with Finance, Investments, Legal, and other partners to obtain accurate inputs and align on planning assumptions; escalate material modeling issues, timeline risks, or assumption conflicts promptly.
- Improve modeling efficiency through automation and process enhancements, and maintain clear model documentation supporting team continuity, knowledge transfer, and audit readiness.
- Provide technical support and peer review to less experienced team members as requested.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of four actuarial exams passed and actively working toward the ASA designation.
- 3+ years of actuarial experience, preferably in financial modeling, financial projections, asset-liability management, valuation, or a related actuarial function.
- Strong hands-on Prophet experience, including model execution, troubleshooting, testing, validation, and analysis of projection results.
- Ability to manage assigned modeling work with limited oversight, meet deadlines, and communicate progress and issues clearly.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with ORSA, CISSA, stress testing, capital planning, or enterprise risk management.
- Knowledge of life insurance and annuity products, including fixed and indexed annuities.
- Experience with asset-liability management, financial projections, valuation, or capital analysis.
- Programming experience with Python, SQL, VBA, or similar analytical tools.
- Exposure to multi-entity, reinsurance, captive, or offshore insurance structures, including BMA- and CIMA-regulated entities.
WHY CHOOSE SECURITY BENEFIT?
When you join our team, you’re not just getting a paycheck — you’re getting a career path full of growth opportunities, plus a robust benefits package that puts your well-being first. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time Security Benefit associate:
- Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses to reward your contributions.
- 33 days of paid time off (including PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance).
- Paid parental leave after 90 days of service.
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance to give you peace of mind.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
- Life Insurance to protect your loved ones.
- Educational assistance to support your career development.
- Associate assistance programs for your personal and professional well-being.
LOCATION
It may be based in Topeka or Overland Park, Kansas.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply today by visiting our career page to submit your resume. We’re excited to meet you!
Security Benefit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
We're Looking for an experienced Senior Actuarial Assistant, ERM & Planning!
About the Company:
Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market with more than $75 billion in assets under management. We offer opportunities to thrive, innovate, and make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in driving the future of the U.S. retirement industry. Security Benefit is a PLACE where we promise to help our customers To and Through Retirement®.
We’re proud to have been recognized as one of the best in the business:
- Named to Ward’s 50 list of top-performing life-health insurance companies
- Recognized on list of Ingram’s Top 100 Private Companies in the Kansas City area in 2025
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Actuarial Assistant, ERM & Planning, you will be a key production contributor within the Risk & Planning actuarial team. You will use strong hands-on Prophet skills to develop, maintain, execute, troubleshoot, and validate financial projection models supporting the Company’s Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA), Commercial Insurer’s Solvency Self-Assessment (CISSA) filings, capital planning, and enterprise stress testing across Security Benefit Life and an offshore reinsurer. You will manage assigned modeling workstreams and production timelines with limited oversight, deliver reliable projection outputs, and prepare analysis for review by the Director & Actuary. You will receive guidance on significant methodology, assumption, and model architecture decisions.
This full-time position reports directly to the Director & Actuary, ERM & Planning. It may be based in Topeka or Overland Park, Kansas. Security Benefit associates work in a hybrid environment with both remote and on-site work.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, execute, troubleshoot, and validate financial projection models supporting ORSA, CISSA, capital planning, and enterprise risk management activities across Security Benefit Life and the offshore reinsurer.
- Manage assigned multi-year projection and stress-testing workstreams with limited oversight, maintain progress against established timelines, and communicate status and risks to the Director & Actuary.
- Perform financial projections, stress testing, and capital adequacy analyses to evaluate solvency, earnings, and risk outcomes.
- Perform asset-liability management analyses by incorporating asset projections, reinvestment strategies, and investment assumptions into enterprise financial projections.
- Prepare and validate economic scenarios, model inputs, actuarial assumptions, model point files, and actuarial tables; evaluate the effects of market, interest rate, credit, and policyholder behavior risks on financial results, capital adequacy, and RBC metrics.
- Test Prophet model changes, investigate run errors and unexpected results, complete reconciliations and attribution analyses, and document findings and resolutions.
- Produce actuarial projection outputs for the annual ORSA filings for SBL and the offshore reinsurer and deliver results to the Senior ERM Analyst on schedule for report integration.
- Prepare clear summaries of model results, key drivers, and open issues for review by the Director & Actuary before materials are shared with the CRO or ERM Committee.
- Coordinate with Finance, Investments, Legal, and other partners to obtain accurate inputs and align on planning assumptions; escalate material modeling issues, timeline risks, or assumption conflicts promptly.
- Improve modeling efficiency through automation and process enhancements, and maintain clear model documentation supporting team continuity, knowledge transfer, and audit readiness.
- Provide technical support and peer review to less experienced team members as requested.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of four actuarial exams passed and actively working toward the ASA designation.
- 3+ years of actuarial experience, preferably in financial modeling, financial projections, asset-liability management, valuation, or a related actuarial function.
- Strong hands-on Prophet experience, including model execution, troubleshooting, testing, validation, and analysis of projection results.
- Ability to manage assigned modeling work with limited oversight, meet deadlines, and communicate progress and issues clearly.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with ORSA, CISSA, stress testing, capital planning, or enterprise risk management.
- Knowledge of life insurance and annuity products, including fixed and indexed annuities.
- Experience with asset-liability management, financial projections, valuation, or capital analysis.
- Programming experience with Python, SQL, VBA, or similar analytical tools.
- Exposure to multi-entity, reinsurance, captive, or offshore insurance structures, including BMA- and CIMA-regulated entities.
WHY CHOOSE SECURITY BENEFIT?
When you join our team, you’re not just getting a paycheck — you’re getting a career path full of growth opportunities, plus a robust benefits package that puts your well-being first. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time Security Benefit associate:
- Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses to reward your contributions.
- 33 days of paid time off (including PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance).
- Paid parental leave after 90 days of service.
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance to give you peace of mind.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
- Life Insurance to protect your loved ones.
- Educational assistance to support your career development.
- Associate assistance programs for your personal and professional well-being.
LOCATION
It may be based in Topeka or Overland Park, Kansas.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply today by visiting our career page to submit your resume. We’re excited to meet you!
Security Benefit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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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.