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Actuarial consultants are strong H-1B visa candidates, the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics. Most employers sponsor H-1B and sometimes O-1 visas for credentialed candidates with SOA or CAS exam progress. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Retirement Actuarial Consultant
This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and a minimum of three days a week in our Dallas, Texas offices.
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the Day will Look Like:
- Manages most routine and complex projects and is responsible for the results, including explanations and presentations; supports growth of existing client relationships
- Acts as project manager on most client accounts; may act as client lead on smaller accounts
- Communicates effectively in client situations (with key day-to-day contacts within Finance and HR functions) and provides consulting advice
- Uses analytical and communication skills to advise organizations in managing their retirement plans, including pension funding and accounting
- Supports and participates in regular meetings (including fiduciary committee meetings, valuation results meetings and strategy meetings)
- Uses discipline-specific best practices and Aon delivery models, tools and resources
- Collaborates effectively and delegates deliverables appropriately within client teams
- Supports team development through coaching and peer review, providing technical guidance and constructive feedback
- Is familiar with market developments and how to introduce these appropriately to clients
- Manages client financials and sets pricing for some projects
Skills and Experience that will lead to Success:
- 5+ years of experience within retirement/benefits actuarial experience
- Prior experience of working as an Actuarial Consultant preferred
- Ability to consult effectively and in detail with clients to offer appropriate solutions and identify opportunities to grow the business
- Outstanding communication skills with colleagues
- Excellent actuarial technical skills, including experience with ERISA funding rules and US GAAP pension accounting standards
- Proficient experience with actuarial valuation software, such as Proval
- Qualification with Society of Actuaries (FSA or ASA) and Enrolled Actuary designation
- Actuarial Science - Experienced; Data Analysis - Experienced; Process Improvements - Experienced; Project Management - Experienced; Report Writing - Experienced; Statistics - Experienced; Trend Analysis - Experienced
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Math, a related field, or equivalent years of industry experience
Pay Transparency
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $125,000 to $150,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.
This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
How we support our colleagues:
This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com.
For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.
Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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Lead with your exam progress
Actuarial employers care as much about your exam trajectory as your degree. Candidates with two or more SOA or CAS exams passed signal long-term commitment and are far more likely to receive sponsorship consideration from consulting firms.
Target firms with established sponsorship histories
Large actuarial consulting firms like Milliman, Willis Towers Watson, and Aon have sponsored H-1B workers consistently. Smaller boutique firms may be willing but lack internal immigration infrastructure, which can slow the process significantly.
Understand the specialty occupation standard for your role
Your job offer must require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics. Roles framed as general analyst positions can face USCIS scrutiny, so ensure your offer letter clearly ties the position to a technical degree requirement.
Start the H-1B conversation early in the hiring process
Actuarial consulting firms plan hiring months in advance. Raising sponsorship needs during early interviews, not at the offer stage, gives employers time to align with their immigration counsel and include you in H-1B cap-season planning without last-minute pressure.
Consider employers with cap-exempt affiliations
Some actuarial roles sit inside universities, hospital systems, or nonprofit research institutions, which are exempt from the H-1B annual cap. These employers can file year-round, bypassing the lottery entirely, a meaningful advantage if you missed a cap-season registration.
Use your credentials to make the O-1 case
Actuaries with published research, speaking engagements, high-level awards, or membership in senior professional bodies may qualify for an O-1A visa. Unlike H-1B, there is no lottery or annual cap, making it a strong alternative for credentialed candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an actuarial consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Actuarial consultant positions consistently qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, specifically a bachelor's degree or higher in actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics. USCIS has a strong approval track record for this role when the offer letter clearly specifies a degree requirement in a relevant technical field rather than a general business or analytics degree.
Do I need to be credentialed (ASA, ACAS, FSA, FCAS) to get H-1B sponsorship as an actuarial consultant?
Full credentials are not required for H-1B eligibility, but exam progress matters significantly to employers. Most consulting firms expect candidates to be actively pursuing SOA or CAS credentials. Candidates with no exam progress may find fewer firms willing to sponsor, as credentialing is viewed as essential for long-term career advancement in the field, and employers factor that into hiring risk.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for actuarial consultants?
Large actuarial and benefits consulting firms have the most established H-1B sponsorship programs. Insurance carriers with internal actuarial teams also sponsor regularly. Boutique firms sponsor less frequently due to cost and administrative burden, though it happens. To find actuarial consultant roles with active sponsorship, browse Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for visa-sponsoring employers in this field.
Can I qualify for an O-1 visa as an actuarial consultant?
Possibly, if you have demonstrable recognition beyond standard credentials. The O-1A requires evidence in categories like peer-reviewed publications, speaking at major actuarial conferences, senior SOA or CAS committee membership, judging others' work, or a high salary relative to peers. Fellowship-level credentials (FSA, FCAS) combined with published research or leadership roles in professional organizations significantly strengthen an O-1 case.
What happens to my H-1B status if my actuarial consulting firm loses a major client and my role changes significantly?
A material change in your job duties, particularly a change in the specialty occupation basis, can affect your H-1B validity and may require an amended petition. If your role shifts from technical actuarial analysis to general project management or business development, the specialty occupation tie weakens. Notify your employer's immigration counsel immediately if your responsibilities change substantially, and request an amended I-129 if warranted.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Actuarial Consultant jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.