Actuarial Consultant

UnitedHealth Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is a global health care technology and services company within UnitedHealth Group. The Actuarial Consultant role supports the Advisory team, developing pricing and analytical solutions for the U.S. health insurance market using data science models.

The role blends actuarial modelling, ML/AI, and data engineering, with study support and paid leave to progress toward qualification. Hybrid work in Ireland, split between Dublin/Letterkenny and home office, is available.

Qualifications

• Partially qualified actuary with experience in actuarial, analytics or related quantitative disciplines.
• Interest in data science, predictive modeling, ML, AI.
• Programming experience with large healthcare datasets.

Responsibilities

• Leverage AI tools to deliver value.
• Apply actuarial and statistical techniques to analyse healthcare data.
• Develop, validate, and maintain pricing/predictive datasets.
• Build and enhance actuarial models using ML/AI methods.
• Perform data validation and quality assurance for data integrity.
• Support pricing/forecasting solution design, testing and deployment.
• Collaborate with actuarial, data science, product and engineering teams.
• Contribute to development of products used in U.S. health insurance.
• Progress toward actuarial qualification through development programme.

Skills

Actuarial analytics

Data science interest

Programming with large datasets

Independent working

Curiosity & adaptability

Tools

Databricks

Microsoft Azure

GitHub

SQL

Python/R

Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

About the role:

As an Actuarial Consultant, you'll join the Optum Advisory team, supporting the development of next-generation pricing and analytical solutions for the U.S. health insurance market using cutting edge data science models and tools.

This is a unique opportunity for a developing actuary with a passion for data science and emerging technologies. You'll work at the intersection of actuarial modelling, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data engineering, helping to design and deploy innovative solutions that influence pricing strategy and business performance.

Working alongside experienced actuaries, data scientists, and technology professionals, you'll gain exposure to large-scale healthcare datasets, advanced analytical techniques, and modern cloud-based data platforms, all while progressing toward actuarial qualification through Optum's comprehensive study support programme. Our actuarial development programme includes paid study leave, reimbursement for study materials and exams, and salary increases tied to exam success, ensuring you have the support and resources needed to accelerate your career.

As part of a global organization with access to vast data assets, innovative technologies, and diverse lines of business, you'll have the opportunity to tackle complex challenges, develop highly sought-after technical skills, and make a meaningful impact in healthcare through data and analytics.

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leverage AI tools in all aspects of your work to deliver value
• Apply actuarial and statistical techniques to analyse healthcare and insurance data
• Develop, validate, and maintain datasets that support pricing and predictive modelling initiatives
• Build and enhance actuarial models through the application of machine learning and AI methodologies
• Perform data validation, quality assurance, and reconciliation activities to ensure data integrity
• Support the design, testing, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of pricing and forecasting solutions
• Collaborate with actuarial, data science, product, and engineering teams to deliver analytical solutions
• Contribute to the development of innovative products and tools used within the U.S. health insurance market
• Continue progressing toward actuarial qualification through Optum's actuarial development programme

You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Partially qualified actuary with proven experience in actuarial, insurance, analytics, or related quantitative disciplines
• Demonstrated interest in data science, predictive modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence
• Demonstrated programming experience and aptitude for working with large datasets
• Demonstrated solid analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience utilizing R, Python, SQL, or similar programming languages
• Demonstrated exposure to machine learning, predictive modeling, or artificial intelligence applications
• Proven experience working with modern cloud data platforms such as Databricks and Microsoft Azure
• Demonstrated familiarity with GitHub or other version control tools
• Proven experience supporting pricing, forecasting, insurance analytics, or insurance product analysis
• Proven experience within healthcare or health insurance environments

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug‑free workplace. © 2026 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.