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Actuarial Associate roles are among the more OPT-friendly positions in financial services. Large insurers and consulting firms regularly sponsor H-1B visas, making them viable long-term options. Your exam progress, particularly passed SOA or CAS exams, often matters more to employers than your visa status.
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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 Associate
Lead with your exam progress
Passed actuarial exams signal commitment and technical ability. List every passed exam prominently on your resume. Employers weigh exam progress heavily when evaluating candidates, and it often offsets concerns about sponsoring an OPT student for the role.
Target large insurers and consulting firms
Companies like large property-casualty insurers, life insurers, and actuarial consulting practices file H-1B petitions regularly. Firms with established actuarial programs are far more likely to have a sponsorship process already in place than smaller or niche employers.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
Actuarial Science, Mathematics, and Statistics degrees typically qualify for STEM OPT, giving you 36 months of work authorization. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO early so you can communicate this timeline confidently to prospective employers.
Address sponsorship timing during the offer stage
Bring up H-1B sponsorship after receiving an offer, not during early interviews. At the offer stage, ask directly whether the company sponsors H-1B petitions for actuarial roles. Having this conversation too early can remove you from consideration unnecessarily.
Pursue the ACAS or ASA designation path actively
Employers hiring OPT students often justify sponsorship costs by projecting long-term value. Being on a clear path toward an Associate designation demonstrates that investment is worthwhile and strengthens the business case for sponsoring your H-1B petition.
Prepare a concise authorization summary for recruiters
Recruiters often misunderstand OPT. A one-paragraph written summary explaining your current authorization period, your STEM extension eligibility, and your H-1B cap-gap protection can move conversations forward faster and reduce confusion during the hiring process.
Actuarial Associate OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Actuarial Associate on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes. OPT work authorization is granted by USCIS independently of your employer, so no sponsorship is required to start working. Your employer does not file any petition on your behalf during OPT. Sponsorship only becomes relevant if you want to remain in the U.S. long-term and need to transition to an H-1B or another work visa before your OPT expires.
Does an Actuarial Associate role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If your degree is in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related STEM field listed on the STEM OPT designated degree program list, you qualify for a 24-month extension beyond your initial 12-month OPT. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your Designated School Official before assuming eligibility.
How likely are Actuarial Associate employers to sponsor H-1B visas?
Large insurers and actuarial consulting firms sponsor H-1B petitions at higher rates than most industries. Actuarial roles are consistently classified as specialty occupations by USCIS, and the profession's credentialing path gives employers a strong business case for long-term investment. Smaller regional firms are less predictable, but enterprise-level employers with established actuarial departments are generally receptive to sponsorship conversations.
Where can I find Actuarial Associate jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job searches. You can browse Actuarial Associate listings filtered by OPT eligibility, which removes the guesswork of identifying which employers are open to international students. Searching on Migrate Mate saves time compared to manually screening postings on general job boards that don't surface visa sponsorship information reliably.
What happens to my OPT status if my Actuarial Associate job ends?
You enter a 60-day grace period after your employment ends, during which you must either find new employment, change your visa status, or depart the United States. During standard OPT, USCIS requires that you maintain employment related to your degree. If you're on a STEM OPT extension, unemployment is capped at a total of 60 days across the entire extension period, so finding a new role quickly is important.