Actuarial Analyst Jobs for OPT Students
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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NFP, an Aon company, is a multiple Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance who has also earned the WORK180 employer endorsement. We are an organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers. We help companies and individuals around the globe address their most significant risk, workforce, wealth management and retirement challenges through custom solutions and a people-first approach. To learn more, please visit: https://www.NFP.com.
Summary
This position offers hands-on experience working with real insurance data and analytics projects as part of NFP’s Property & Casualty Actuarial team. You’ll work with experienced analysts and actuaries to analyze large datasets, build models and dashboards, automate workflows and translate data into actionable insights used by underwriters, leadership and clients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data using Excel, R, Python, SQL and Power BI
- Support the development of analytical tools, reports, and dashboards
- Automate recurring data and reporting processes
- Assist with statistical analysis and modeling
- Validate data, review results, and help ensure outputs are accurate and well-documented
- Collaborate with your manager and colleagues to brainstorm ideas, solve problems, and achieve project goals
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
- Working knowledge of Excel and at least one scripting language (R, Python, SQL)
- Ability to work with large datasets and strong attention to detail
- Comfort learning new tools and concepts in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage tasks independently while working as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Education and/or Experience:
- Pursuit of a degree in a quantitative field such as Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Data Science or related discipline
- Prior coursework or work experience involving data analysis and/or modeling
- Initiation in the Casualty Actuarial Society exams a plus
- Insurance knowledge or experience a plus
What We Offer:
We're proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others. The base salary range for this position is $75,000 – $90,000. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location.
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NFP is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Who We Are:
NFP, an Aon company, is a multiple Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance who has also earned the WORK180 employer endorsement. We are an organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers. We help companies and individuals around the globe address their most significant risk, workforce, wealth management and retirement challenges through custom solutions and a people-first approach. To learn more, please visit: https://www.NFP.com.
Summary
This position offers hands-on experience working with real insurance data and analytics projects as part of NFP’s Property & Casualty Actuarial team. You’ll work with experienced analysts and actuaries to analyze large datasets, build models and dashboards, automate workflows and translate data into actionable insights used by underwriters, leadership and clients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data using Excel, R, Python, SQL and Power BI
- Support the development of analytical tools, reports, and dashboards
- Automate recurring data and reporting processes
- Assist with statistical analysis and modeling
- Validate data, review results, and help ensure outputs are accurate and well-documented
- Collaborate with your manager and colleagues to brainstorm ideas, solve problems, and achieve project goals
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
- Working knowledge of Excel and at least one scripting language (R, Python, SQL)
- Ability to work with large datasets and strong attention to detail
- Comfort learning new tools and concepts in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage tasks independently while working as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Education and/or Experience:
- Pursuit of a degree in a quantitative field such as Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Data Science or related discipline
- Prior coursework or work experience involving data analysis and/or modeling
- Initiation in the Casualty Actuarial Society exams a plus
- Insurance knowledge or experience a plus
What We Offer:
We're proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others. The base salary range for this position is $75,000 – $90,000. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location.
NFP and You... Better Together!
NFP is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
How to Get Visa 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.
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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.
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