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Actuarial Analyst roles in insurance, consulting, and financial services are strong STEM OPT matches for graduates in mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, giving you up to 36 months total, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify.
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Entry-level Actuarial Analyst positions are hired into the Actuarial Rotation Program. This program provides the opportunity to rotate among the following actuarial departments within Constellation Insurance:
- Valuation
- Special Projects
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Product Development
- Hedging
- Reinsurance
As part of this program, candidates will be hired into one of these departments and spend a minimum of two years in the role before being eligible to rotate to a different department. The initial hiring role and department are based on availability and company need at time of hire.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Competitive pay: Fair compensation for your hard work.
- Healthcare coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision from day one.
- Life insurance: Company-paid coverage for you and your loved ones.
- 401(k) plan: Matching contributions to help secure your financial future.
- Family support: Paid parental leave and reimbursement for adoption and surrogacy expenses.
- Work-life balance: Flexible time-off policy to recharge and pursue passions.
- Dress for your day: Express your style comfortably at work.
- Inclusion and Culture: A respectful environment that values unique contributions.
- Flexible work options: Remote, hybrid, and onsite opportunities at various locations across the U.S. for better work-life integration.
- Well-being focus: Programs to support a healthy balance between work and home life.
- Community connections: Build strong relationships through virtual and in-person interactions, with resources for your growth.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or related quantitative field
- Passed at least one or more exams toward associateship with the Society of Actuaries
- Recent graduate with internship experience in a related field or have one to two years of related experience
- Experience with Excel, including updating and maintaining existing spreadsheets; familiarity with common formulas and analytical tools; and the ability to develop spreadsheets for actuarial analysis and reports
- Knowledge of programming, preferably experience with writing macros in Visual Basic or developing code for modeling insurance products within actuarial modeling software
- Experience using database tools (Microsoft Access and/or SAS) to build queries, analysis and use reporting tools on large sets of data
- Experience with actuarial software preferred (i.e. Moody's AXIS, MG-ALFA, Poly Systems, Prophet, Moses, etc.)
- Desired characteristics include effective communicator, problem solver, integrity, diligence, pride in work and big picture acumen
COMPENSATION
- Compensation: $70,000-$85,000
INTRODUCTION
Entry-level Actuarial Analyst positions are hired into the Actuarial Rotation Program. This program provides the opportunity to rotate among the following actuarial departments within Constellation Insurance:
- Valuation
- Special Projects
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Product Development
- Hedging
- Reinsurance
As part of this program, candidates will be hired into one of these departments and spend a minimum of two years in the role before being eligible to rotate to a different department. The initial hiring role and department are based on availability and company need at time of hire.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Competitive pay: Fair compensation for your hard work.
- Healthcare coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision from day one.
- Life insurance: Company-paid coverage for you and your loved ones.
- 401(k) plan: Matching contributions to help secure your financial future.
- Family support: Paid parental leave and reimbursement for adoption and surrogacy expenses.
- Work-life balance: Flexible time-off policy to recharge and pursue passions.
- Dress for your day: Express your style comfortably at work.
- Inclusion and Culture: A respectful environment that values unique contributions.
- Flexible work options: Remote, hybrid, and onsite opportunities at various locations across the U.S. for better work-life integration.
- Well-being focus: Programs to support a healthy balance between work and home life.
- Community connections: Build strong relationships through virtual and in-person interactions, with resources for your growth.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or related quantitative field
- Passed at least one or more exams toward associateship with the Society of Actuaries
- Recent graduate with internship experience in a related field or have one to two years of related experience
- Experience with Excel, including updating and maintaining existing spreadsheets; familiarity with common formulas and analytical tools; and the ability to develop spreadsheets for actuarial analysis and reports
- Knowledge of programming, preferably experience with writing macros in Visual Basic or developing code for modeling insurance products within actuarial modeling software
- Experience using database tools (Microsoft Access and/or SAS) to build queries, analysis and use reporting tools on large sets of data
- Experience with actuarial software preferred (i.e. Moody's AXIS, MG-ALFA, Poly Systems, Prophet, Moses, etc.)
- Desired characteristics include effective communicator, problem solver, integrity, diligence, pride in work and big picture acumen
COMPENSATION
- Compensation: $70,000-$85,000
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Actuarial Analyst
Confirm your CIP code qualifies first
Actuarial science (CIP 27.0301) and applied mathematics (CIP 27.0301) qualify for STEM OPT, but statistics and financial mathematics codes vary. Ask your DSO to confirm your degree's CIP code before accepting any offer.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before signing
STEM OPT requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify, not just eligible to enroll. Ask the hiring manager or HR to confirm active enrollment status before you accept an offer, since not all actuarial employers have signed up.
Build your exam progress into your resume
Actuarial employers prioritize candidates who have passed at least one Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society exam. List your passed exams and exam dates clearly so hiring managers can immediately gauge where you are in the credentialing path.
Target employers with active STEM OPT training plans
Use Migrate Mate to filter for actuarial employers who have previously hired STEM OPT students. These companies already have I-983 training plan templates and HR processes in place, which shortens your onboarding timeline significantly.
Draft your I-983 training plan around actuarial competencies
Your I-983 must connect your job duties to your STEM degree. For actuarial roles, map tasks like loss reserving, pricing models, and experience studies directly to the quantitative coursework in your transcript when completing the plan with your employer.
Use cap-gap protection to bridge to H-1B if needed
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before April 1 and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your OPT authorization through September 30. Confirm the timeline with USCIS so you don't interrupt employment during the gap period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my STEM degree qualify me for the 24-month STEM OPT extension as an Actuarial Analyst?
Your degree qualifies if it appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List and carries an eligible CIP code. Actuarial science, mathematics, and statistics degrees typically qualify, but financial economics or business degrees may not. Your DSO confirms eligibility by checking your degree's CIP code against the official list before filing your extension application with USCIS.
Is my Actuarial Analyst employer required to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a legal requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student, not a preference. Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your extension begins. If the employer hasn't enrolled, your STEM OPT extension won't be valid for that position, even if USCIS has already approved the extension on your EAD.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Actuarial Analyst role?
The I-983 must describe how your day-to-day actuarial duties relate to your STEM degree. You and your employer complete it together, listing specific tasks such as building pricing models, running reserve analyses, or working with loss triangles, and connecting each to quantitative skills from your degree program. Your DSO must sign off before the extension is approved.
How do I find Actuarial Analyst employers who are already set up to hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Actuarial Analyst roles at employers with verified STEM OPT hiring history. Targeting companies that have already onboarded STEM OPT students means they have E-Verify enrollment confirmed and I-983 templates ready, which removes the most common bottlenecks between your offer and your first day.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer files an H-1B petition during my extension?
If your employer submits a timely H-1B cap-subject petition before April 1 of your final STEM OPT year and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30. Your EAD remains valid during this bridge period. USCIS guidance confirms the cap-gap rule applies to STEM OPT holders in the same way it applies to initial OPT holders.