STEM OPT Actuarial Analyst Jobs
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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Seeking a motivated Actuarial Analyst to support our Workers’ Compensation pricing team. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful business problems and collaborate with a fun, engaged and highly talented team.
You will support the development of state rate indications, pricing large accounts, building and maintaining monitoring tools, and assisting in research to support pricing strategies. You will apply actuarial methodologies to assess rate adequacy at both an aggregate and segmented level and generate actionable insights to inform underwriting and business decisions.
AmTrust is an innovative, customer-centric leader in commercial insurance, committed to growing responsibly and profitably. We are looking for someone who is analytical, detail oriented and communicates effectively. The right candidate will bring excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact while developing technical and business acumen.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in producing state rate indications. Analyze trends, loss development and other underlying data to recommend assumptions. Collaborate with business partners to determine the rate need based on actuarial and other business considerations.
- Analyze segments of business for profitability, trend, and growth opportunities.
- Partner with Product, Underwriting, and Data Science departments.
- Communicate results clearly and concisely to managers and peers.
- Build, maintain and enhance dashboards and reports.
- Support actuarial research projects, interpret results and provide recommendations.
- Complete state filing rate support, produce exhibits and respond to regulatory objections.
- Be responsible for on-time completion of requests from other departments.
- Identifying opportunities for enhancements to efficiency and accuracy and successfully implementing changes or new tools to address them.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
- Actively pursuing ACAS/FCAS designation.
- Good analytical and communication skills are a must.
- Basic knowledge of Excel and SQL. Power BI and Git skills are a plus.
- Previous insurance company internship preferred.
The expected salary range for this role is $65,000-$88,000/year.
Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.
WHAT WE OFFER:
AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.
AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.
AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.
Overview:
Seeking a motivated Actuarial Analyst to support our Workers’ Compensation pricing team. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful business problems and collaborate with a fun, engaged and highly talented team.
You will support the development of state rate indications, pricing large accounts, building and maintaining monitoring tools, and assisting in research to support pricing strategies. You will apply actuarial methodologies to assess rate adequacy at both an aggregate and segmented level and generate actionable insights to inform underwriting and business decisions.
AmTrust is an innovative, customer-centric leader in commercial insurance, committed to growing responsibly and profitably. We are looking for someone who is analytical, detail oriented and communicates effectively. The right candidate will bring excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact while developing technical and business acumen.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in producing state rate indications. Analyze trends, loss development and other underlying data to recommend assumptions. Collaborate with business partners to determine the rate need based on actuarial and other business considerations.
- Analyze segments of business for profitability, trend, and growth opportunities.
- Partner with Product, Underwriting, and Data Science departments.
- Communicate results clearly and concisely to managers and peers.
- Build, maintain and enhance dashboards and reports.
- Support actuarial research projects, interpret results and provide recommendations.
- Complete state filing rate support, produce exhibits and respond to regulatory objections.
- Be responsible for on-time completion of requests from other departments.
- Identifying opportunities for enhancements to efficiency and accuracy and successfully implementing changes or new tools to address them.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
- Actively pursuing ACAS/FCAS designation.
- Good analytical and communication skills are a must.
- Basic knowledge of Excel and SQL. Power BI and Git skills are a plus.
- Previous insurance company internship preferred.
The expected salary range for this role is $65,000-$88,000/year.
Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.
WHAT WE OFFER:
AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.
AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.
AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.
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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.