Senior Actuarial Analyst Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Senior Actuarial Analyst roles are among the most reliably sponsored positions in the U.S. financial services industry. Employers regularly file H-1B visa and E-3 visa petitions for qualified candidates, and the SOC code for actuaries carries strong specialty occupation standing with USCIS. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Actuarial-BHN Cntr
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
General Operations
A rewarding career that fits your life. As an employer of the future, we are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices including remote work options. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health.
As a Junior Actuarial Analyst, you will contribute to actuarial and financial analyses across Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, and ACO programs. You will work closely with experienced actuaries and gain practical exposure to reserving, trend analysis, forecasting, pricing, and rate adequacy studies while supporting important business decisions. The role includes analyzing complex healthcare data, creating reports and models using tools such as Excel, SQL, SAS, and Power BI, conducting ad hoc actuarial analyses, and assisting with financial reporting activities. In addition, you will have opportunities to communicate insights to actuarial leadership and business partners, strengthening your technical, analytical, and presentation skills while building a strong foundation for an actuarial career.
This is a remote, part-time, 20 hours a week, position with a flexible work schedule. Candidates must live in the state of AZ to be considered.
Banner Plans & Networks (BPN) is an accountable care organization that joins Arizona's largest health care provider, Banner Health, and an extensive network of primary care and specialty physicians to provide the most comprehensive healthcare solutions for Maricopa County and parts of Pinal County. Through BPN, known nationally as an innovative leader in new health care models, insurance plans and physicians are coming together to work collaboratively to keep members in optimal health, while reducing costs.
Position Summary
This position will assist in healthcare actuarial analyses under the supervision of actuarial staff. The position will become knowledgeable in Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Commercial ACOs, Employer Plans, Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans (MA-PD), Medicaid, Medical Economics, and/or other healthcare data analytics.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Assist in healthcare actuarial analyses under the supervision of actuarial staff.
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Assist in projections, pricing, reserving, and other analyses using tools developed in Excel, SAS, Teradata, Tableau, and other software, with the oversight and feedback from actuarial staff.
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Develop/present results of the performed analyses to actuarial staff.
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Participate in the development of actuarial models and reports for the continued growth of the actuarial team.
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Provide support to actuarial staff in performing IBNR estimates, financial reporting, and rate adequacy studies.
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Research and compile information about healthcare regulations to support actuarial staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration or related field.
Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
License/Certification: Successful completion of one or more actuarial exams.
Knowledge of software for data analysis; specifically, spreadsheets (e.g. MS Excel, VBA), data extraction and manipulation (e.g. SAS, Teradata, R) and data visualization (e.g. Tableau).
Estimated Pay Range:
$24.32 - $36.48 / hour
Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.
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Department Name:
Actuarial-BHN Cntr
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
General Operations
A rewarding career that fits your life. As an employer of the future, we are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices including remote work options. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health.
As a Junior Actuarial Analyst, you will contribute to actuarial and financial analyses across Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, and ACO programs. You will work closely with experienced actuaries and gain practical exposure to reserving, trend analysis, forecasting, pricing, and rate adequacy studies while supporting important business decisions. The role includes analyzing complex healthcare data, creating reports and models using tools such as Excel, SQL, SAS, and Power BI, conducting ad hoc actuarial analyses, and assisting with financial reporting activities. In addition, you will have opportunities to communicate insights to actuarial leadership and business partners, strengthening your technical, analytical, and presentation skills while building a strong foundation for an actuarial career.
This is a remote, part-time, 20 hours a week, position with a flexible work schedule. Candidates must live in the state of AZ to be considered.
Banner Plans & Networks (BPN) is an accountable care organization that joins Arizona's largest health care provider, Banner Health, and an extensive network of primary care and specialty physicians to provide the most comprehensive healthcare solutions for Maricopa County and parts of Pinal County. Through BPN, known nationally as an innovative leader in new health care models, insurance plans and physicians are coming together to work collaboratively to keep members in optimal health, while reducing costs.
Position Summary
This position will assist in healthcare actuarial analyses under the supervision of actuarial staff. The position will become knowledgeable in Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Commercial ACOs, Employer Plans, Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans (MA-PD), Medicaid, Medical Economics, and/or other healthcare data analytics.
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Assist in healthcare actuarial analyses under the supervision of actuarial staff.
-
Assist in projections, pricing, reserving, and other analyses using tools developed in Excel, SAS, Teradata, Tableau, and other software, with the oversight and feedback from actuarial staff.
-
Develop/present results of the performed analyses to actuarial staff.
-
Participate in the development of actuarial models and reports for the continued growth of the actuarial team.
-
Provide support to actuarial staff in performing IBNR estimates, financial reporting, and rate adequacy studies.
-
Research and compile information about healthcare regulations to support actuarial staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration or related field.
Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
License/Certification: Successful completion of one or more actuarial exams.
Knowledge of software for data analysis; specifically, spreadsheets (e.g. MS Excel, VBA), data extraction and manipulation (e.g. SAS, Teradata, R) and data visualization (e.g. Tableau).
Estimated Pay Range:
$24.32 - $36.48 / hour
Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Actuarial Analyst
Target insurance carriers and large consulting firms first
Firms like large insurance carriers, Big Four consulting practices, and pension advisory groups file H-1B and E-3 petitions for actuarial roles consistently. Their HR teams understand sponsorship workflows and rarely treat it as a dealbreaker for credentialed candidates.
Lead with your exam progress, not your visa status
Hiring managers for actuarial roles screen on exam count before almost anything else. Candidates with three or more passed exams attract serious attention. Sponsorship conversations go smoother when the employer already sees you as a strong technical hire worth pursuing.
Understand how your degree field affects the specialty occupation case
USCIS expects a direct connection between your degree field and actuarial work. Degrees in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or economics support a clean petition. A computer science degree can work but may require additional documentation explaining the connection.
Australian citizens should prioritize the E-3 over H-1B
The E-3 visa has no lottery, processes in weeks rather than months, and the 10,500 annual cap has never been filled. For Australian actuarial analysts, it is a materially faster and more predictable path to starting work than waiting on H-1B selection.
Fellowship candidates have stronger negotiating leverage on sponsorship
Employers are significantly more willing to absorb legal and filing costs for candidates on a Fellow track. If you are close to fellowship in the CAS or SOA, make that timeline explicit in conversations. It reframes sponsorship as a retention investment, not an administrative burden.
Use Migrate Mate to find roles explicitly open to visa sponsorship
Most job listings do not flag sponsorship availability clearly. Migrate Mate filters for employers actively willing to sponsor, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship was never an option. Browse Senior Actuarial Analyst openings directly on the platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Senior Actuarial Analyst a qualifying specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. The actuarial analyst role consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B visa standards. USCIS recognizes that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field. The SOC code for actuaries has a long track record of approved petitions, and RFE rates for this title are lower than many other financial roles.
Which visa types do employers typically use to sponsor actuarial analysts?
The H-1B is the most common path for candidates from most countries, though it requires surviving the annual lottery held each April. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa instead, which has no lottery and can be processed at a U.S. consulate in weeks. Candidates already in the U.S. on OPT or STEM OPT extension can work while their H-1B petition is pending under cap-gap protection.
Do I need a specific degree to get sponsored as a Senior Actuarial Analyst?
Your degree needs to connect clearly to actuarial work. Actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics, and finance degrees all support a straightforward specialty occupation argument. A degree in a less directly related field is not automatically disqualifying, but your employer's immigration attorney will need to document why the role requires that specific body of knowledge. Exam progress through the SOA or CAS strengthens the overall petition regardless of degree field.
How competitive is the job market for sponsored actuarial analysts?
Demand for actuarial analysts with exam credits consistently outpaces supply in the U.S. market. Employers in health insurance, property and casualty, life insurance, and pension consulting regularly sponsor candidates because qualified actuarial talent is genuinely scarce. Candidates who have passed three or more actuarial exams are in a strong position to find employers willing to handle visa paperwork. Browse current sponsored openings on Migrate Mate to see which firms are actively hiring.
Can I switch employers mid-visa on an H-1B as an actuarial analyst?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to change employers once your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can start working immediately upon filing rather than waiting for approval. Your new employer must file before your current status expires. The transfer petition follows the same specialty occupation requirements, so the actuarial role and your degree credentials need to hold up under the same USCIS standards as the original petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Actuarial Analyst 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.