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Actuary jobs on OPT are a strong fit for F-1 students with degrees in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field. Most entry-level roles count toward STEM OPT extension eligibility, giving you up to 36 months of authorized work while you pursue exam credentials and employer sponsorship.
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The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.
A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?
JOB SUMMARY
The Standard seeks a talented actuary to join the Voluntary Benefits Pricing Strategy team. In this role, you will focus on custom pricing and analysis for Elective Voluntary Benefits (EVB) products (including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Disability and Life Products). You will have the opportunity to work with senior actuaries and leaders across all actuarial teams as well as underwriting, sales, and finance.
The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset and collaborative approach to working with their team. We value a team approach to thought leadership and are looking for someone ready to play both a support role and driver of our core functions:
- Large case custom pricing strategy, including review of quoting performance metrics.
- Provide thought leadership and support strategic initiatives by leading projects that improve pricing/underwriting accuracy, competitiveness and efficiency.
- Support business lines product development and pricing needs. Helping develop approaches to handle voluntary benefit strategies.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure pricing strategy success including sales, underwriting, compliance, and finance.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying ways to enhance and streamline our processes.
Note: This role may be filled at the levels noted below based upon applicable experience and career path:
- Actuary: 5+ years of experience sufficient to have gained a seasoned actuarial business perspective required. ASA or equivalent required. (The compensation range for this role is: $131,750 - $192,500.)
- Actuarial Associate III: 3+ years of experience sufficient to have gained a seasoned actuarial business perspective required. ASA or equivalent required. (The compensation range for this role is: $94,500.00 - $138,500.00)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in mathematics, actuarial science, business or a related field. (MBA or advanced degree a plus)
Certifications:
- ASA required
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in an actuarial role (required)
- Experience with creation of pricing strategy for large product lines in Supplemental Health, Disability, or Life products (highly preferred)
- Advanced skills in Excel & VBA (required)
- Experience with SQL, Power BI (dashboard creation), & GGY Axis are a plus.
- Prior experience working with underwriting and sales teams preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate:
Winning together: Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop positive internal and external stakeholder relationships by consistently and effectively delivering value while managing projects, working with stakeholders and resolving conflicts. Provides coaching and learning guidance to less experienced student actuaries as a mentor that leads without formal leadership responsibilities.
Customer Focus: Strives to exceed customer expectations and plays a significant role as a resource/mentor to others within the actuarial community. Is viewed as a key resource to stakeholders across the organization and provides thought leadership in their key areas of responsibilities.
Improvement Mindset: Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments. Serves a significant role as a resource/mentor to others in the actuarial space and is viewed as a key resource to stakeholders in their key areas of responsibility. Thinks innovatively, bringing ideas to life and seeks continuous improvement to take us “next level”.
Adaptability: Ability to take ambiguous tasks and align it to the working model of the team to ensure execution. Monitors developments in actuarial techniques, standards, assumptions, legal and regulatory environments; reviews and recommends changes to company policy and practices accordingly.
Why Join The Standard?
We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
- A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- An annual incentive bonus plan
- Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
- A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
- An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.
Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.
The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.
Salary Range:
$131,750.00 - $192,500.00
Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.
Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. After any conditional offer of employment is made, the background check will include an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.
INTRODUCTION
The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.
A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?
JOB SUMMARY
The Standard seeks a talented actuary to join the Voluntary Benefits Pricing Strategy team. In this role, you will focus on custom pricing and analysis for Elective Voluntary Benefits (EVB) products (including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Disability and Life Products). You will have the opportunity to work with senior actuaries and leaders across all actuarial teams as well as underwriting, sales, and finance.
The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset and collaborative approach to working with their team. We value a team approach to thought leadership and are looking for someone ready to play both a support role and driver of our core functions:
- Large case custom pricing strategy, including review of quoting performance metrics.
- Provide thought leadership and support strategic initiatives by leading projects that improve pricing/underwriting accuracy, competitiveness and efficiency.
- Support business lines product development and pricing needs. Helping develop approaches to handle voluntary benefit strategies.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure pricing strategy success including sales, underwriting, compliance, and finance.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying ways to enhance and streamline our processes.
Note: This role may be filled at the levels noted below based upon applicable experience and career path:
- Actuary: 5+ years of experience sufficient to have gained a seasoned actuarial business perspective required. ASA or equivalent required. (The compensation range for this role is: $131,750 - $192,500.)
- Actuarial Associate III: 3+ years of experience sufficient to have gained a seasoned actuarial business perspective required. ASA or equivalent required. (The compensation range for this role is: $94,500.00 - $138,500.00)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in mathematics, actuarial science, business or a related field. (MBA or advanced degree a plus)
Certifications:
- ASA required
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in an actuarial role (required)
- Experience with creation of pricing strategy for large product lines in Supplemental Health, Disability, or Life products (highly preferred)
- Advanced skills in Excel & VBA (required)
- Experience with SQL, Power BI (dashboard creation), & GGY Axis are a plus.
- Prior experience working with underwriting and sales teams preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate:
Winning together: Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop positive internal and external stakeholder relationships by consistently and effectively delivering value while managing projects, working with stakeholders and resolving conflicts. Provides coaching and learning guidance to less experienced student actuaries as a mentor that leads without formal leadership responsibilities.
Customer Focus: Strives to exceed customer expectations and plays a significant role as a resource/mentor to others within the actuarial community. Is viewed as a key resource to stakeholders across the organization and provides thought leadership in their key areas of responsibilities.
Improvement Mindset: Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments. Serves a significant role as a resource/mentor to others in the actuarial space and is viewed as a key resource to stakeholders in their key areas of responsibility. Thinks innovatively, bringing ideas to life and seeks continuous improvement to take us “next level”.
Adaptability: Ability to take ambiguous tasks and align it to the working model of the team to ensure execution. Monitors developments in actuarial techniques, standards, assumptions, legal and regulatory environments; reviews and recommends changes to company policy and practices accordingly.
Why Join The Standard?
We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
- A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- An annual incentive bonus plan
- Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
- A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
- An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.
Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.
The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.
Salary Range:
$131,750.00 - $192,500.00
Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.
Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. After any conditional offer of employment is made, the background check will include an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Actuary
Target insurers and consulting firms with established OPT pipelines
Large insurance carriers and actuarial consulting firms hire OPT students regularly. Prioritize employers who have sponsored actuarial analysts before, as they understand OPT timelines and are more likely to support your H-1B visa petition down the line.
Confirm your degree qualifies for the STEM OPT extension
Actuarial science, applied mathematics, and statistics degrees typically appear on the STEM CIP code list. Verify your specific program qualifies before accepting an offer so you know whether you have 12 or 36 months of authorized work time.
Raise OPT early in final-round interviews
Actuarial hiring cycles move slowly due to exam requirements. Mention your OPT authorization and STEM extension eligibility before the offer stage so there are no surprises and the employer can align their H-1B sponsorship planning with your timeline.
Use passed actuarial exams to offset sponsorship hesitation
Employers weighing sponsorship costs look at long-term retention signals. Passing even one or two Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society exams before your job search demonstrates commitment and makes you a stronger sponsorship candidate.
Understand the H-1B timing relative to your OPT end date
With STEM OPT, you can remain authorized through up to three H-1B lottery cycles. Map your OPT expiration against the April lottery and October 1 start date so you and your employer can plan the petition filing without gaps in work authorization.
Focus applications on roles with explicit quantitative degree requirements
Actuary positions that require a specific degree in mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science qualify more clearly as H-1B specialty occupations. Roles with generic degree requirements can complicate future sponsorship petitions, so target positions where the degree field is specified.
Actuary OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an actuary on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes. OPT authorizes you to work in a role directly related to your degree without any employer sponsorship. Actuarial analyst roles tied to a degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics qualify. Sponsorship only becomes necessary when you need an H-1B or other long-term visa after your OPT period ends.
Do actuary jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most do, but it depends on your degree program rather than the job title. If your degree in actuarial science, applied mathematics, or statistics appears on the STEM designated degree program list, you can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12 months, giving you up to 36 months total work authorization.
How do I find actuary employers who sponsor OPT students?
Browse Migrate Mate to filter actuary roles by employers with a history of OPT and visa sponsorship. Large insurance carriers like Prudential, MetLife, and Allstate, as well as consulting firms like Milliman and Willis Towers Watson, have established actuarial hiring programs and are generally familiar with OPT work authorization requirements.
Does my actuarial exam progress affect my OPT job search?
Employers cannot require exam passage for OPT positions, but having passed Exam P or FM signals commitment and accelerates your candidacy. More practically, employers considering long-term sponsorship weigh exam progress heavily as a retention indicator. Arriving with one or two exams completed makes sponsorship conversations easier and strengthens your negotiating position.
What happens to my actuary OPT authorization if I change employers?
You can change employers on OPT as long as the new role is directly related to your degree field and you update your SEVIS record through your DSO within the required reporting window. For STEM OPT, the new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, and you need to submit an updated Form I-983 training plan before starting.