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Actuarial Consultant roles are among the most OPT-friendly positions in finance and insurance, most require a relevant quantitative degree, and employers in this field are experienced with sponsoring international candidates through OPT and beyond. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree classification, so confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying.
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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 Consultant
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility early
Actuarial Consultant roles often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in statistics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field. Verify your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying to avoid surprises.
Prioritize employers with active OPT sponsorship history
Insurance companies, consulting firms, and financial services employers like Deloitte, Milliman, and Aon have established international hiring pipelines. Focus your search on mid-to-large employers with dedicated actuarial practices and structured hiring programs.
Lead with your actuarial exam progress
Employers weigh exam progression heavily when evaluating actuarial candidates. Passing even two or three Society of Actuaries exams significantly strengthens your application and signals long-term commitment, which directly eases concerns about OPT timelines.
Address your OPT timeline proactively in interviews
Be prepared to explain your authorization period clearly. Mentioning your STEM extension eligibility and H-1B visa sponsorship pathway upfront reassures hiring managers unfamiliar with OPT, reducing the risk of being screened out before a real conversation happens.
Target roles that align precisely with your degree field
Your OPT work must be directly related to your degree. A statistics or actuarial science degree maps cleanly to Actuarial Consultant roles. A broader business degree may create complications, so verify the connection with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Apply early in the hiring cycle
Actuarial hiring at major firms often follows structured recruiting timelines, with offers extended months in advance. Applying early gives employers time to navigate any internal approval processes required for sponsoring international candidates on OPT authorization.
Actuarial Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Actuarial Consultant employers commonly sponsor OPT students?
Yes. Insurance carriers, actuarial consulting firms, and financial services companies regularly hire OPT students for actuarial roles. Employers in this field are generally experienced with international candidates because actuarial programs attract a globally competitive applicant pool. Many also sponsor H-1B petitions after OPT, making this one of the stronger fields for long-term work authorization. Browse open roles with confirmed OPT sponsorship on Migrate Mate.
Does an Actuarial Consultant role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in actuarial science, statistics, mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field with a qualifying CIP code, your role will almost certainly support a STEM OPT extension request. Confirm the CIP code with your DSO and ensure your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, which is a requirement for the 24-month extension.
Can I work as an Actuarial Consultant at a consulting firm on OPT?
Yes, consulting firm employment is fully compatible with OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field. The key consideration is that your OPT authorization is tied to your specific employer. If you change firms during your OPT period, you must update your DSO and ensure continuous employment to remain in valid status. Gaps between positions can affect your OPT authorization.
How does actuarial exam progress affect my OPT job search?
Actuarial exam progress matters significantly. Most employers evaluate candidates on how many Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society exams they've passed. Candidates with two or more exams completed are substantially more competitive, and some structured programs require at least one passing exam to apply. Strong exam progress also signals to sponsoring employers that you're a long-term investment worth the OPT and eventual H-1B sponsorship process.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Actuarial Consultant role ends?
OPT students are allowed up to 90 days of cumulative unemployment during the standard 12-month OPT period, or up to 150 days during an approved STEM extension. If your role ends, begin your job search immediately. Unused unemployment days don't carry over, and exceeding the limit terminates your OPT authorization. Document your job search activity and keep your DSO informed throughout any gap period.