Actuarial Analyst

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama seeks an Actuarial Analyst to support the Actuarial Department in forecasting, pricing, reserving, and trend analysis. You will prepare concise data reports and collaborate with Underwriting and Finance to inform pricing decisions and product changes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field and at least one SOA exam completed, with strong Excel/Word skills and the ability to work in a hybrid setup at the Hoover, AL office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
• Successful completion of at least 1 SOA exam (not including modules).
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Organizational and time management skills to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of staff.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Familiar with guidance from SOA/AAA/NAIC/DOI/CMS/HHS preferred.
• Experience with SQL, R, Python preferred; Tableau/Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist management by performing assigned actuarial work within the department.
• Summarize large data sets into concise reports; reconcile results with other data.
• Support trend analysis, pricing, reserving, and forecasting efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Time management

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Economics/Finance/Actuarial Science

SOA exam progress (at least 1 exam completed)

Tools

SQL

R

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Department Overview

The Actuarial Department is part of the Finance Division. Actuarial responsibilities include developing the company's financial forecasts, enrollment reports, and rating guidelines. The department estimates claim costs and the financial impact of business decisions. It also estimates financial reserves and provides pricing support to the Underwriting Department. It undertakes research in support of product development, coverage for new business and changes in benefits and/or rates for existing customers. It has the lead role in filing required financial documentation for new and existing products with the Alabama Department of Insurance. It also is involved with reporting to other entities and regulatory authorities, including CMS, HHS, NAIC, and BCA.

Primary Responsibilities

The Actuarial Analyst assists management by performing assigned actuarial work within the department. The incumbent summarizes masses of data into concise and meaningful reports, as well as reconciles results of analysis with other available data. These reports support the department's research and analysis including trend analysis, pricing, reserving, and forecasting.

Summary of Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Actuarial Science, or a related field
• Successful completion of at least 1 exam as administered by the Society of Actuaries (not including any modules completed)
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Organizational and time management skills to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact and build professional relationships with all levels of staff
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Familiar with applicable guidance as promulgated by the Society of Actuaries (SOA), American Academy of Actuaries (AAA), National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), Department of Insurance (DOI), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), etc. preferred
• Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint preferred
• Experience using Structured Query Language (SQL), R, Python, or similar programming languages preferred
• Experience using Tableau, Power BI, or similar data visualization tools preferred

**Willing to fill at a higher level based on experience. **

Work Location

The work schedule for this position will be hybrid (onsite/remote), which will require associates to be onsite at the corporate office in Hoover, AL three days each week. Business areas reserve the right to require associates to return to the office as needed, based on performance or other business considerations. A hybrid work schedule is subject to amendment or termination at any time by the Company.

Terms and Agreements

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We appreciate your interest in Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama 'The Company'. The Company does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status as a disabled or protected veteran, or because of citizenship status in the case of a citizen or intending citizen. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association