Actuarial Analyst

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 81,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Parental leave and adoption/surrogacy)

Tuition reimbursement

401k match with employer contribution

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is seeking an actuarial professional to support financial forecasting, reserve valuation, and healthcare analytics initiatives.

You will apply actuarial principles and statistical analysis to deliver insights that influence financial performance and strategic decisions. The role collaborates with Finance, Underwriting, Sales & Marketing, Network Management, and Healthcare teams to drive value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
• 2+ years of actuarial experience.
• Must have completed at least 3 exams towards the ASA.

Responsibilities

• Performs actuarial research, experience studies, and statistical analyses and calculations.
• Calculates premiums and reserves of new and existing plans of insurance.
• Provides support to senior analysts or actuaries as required.
• Retrieves and validates data for rate filings and actuarial models.
• Builds model enhancements and determines reasons for changes to calculated factors.
• Analyzes impacts of changes to product lines and segments.
• Communicates filing status to internal stakeholders and transmits rate filings to regulatory agencies (NCDOI, CMS).
• Retrieves and validates data for monthly reports and for UCL and ALR calculation.
• Supports valuation by executing ALR model and verifying results.
• Researches to support ALR assumption studies and UCL estimates.
• Distributes established reports and responds to inquiries.
• Investigates trends and anomalies.
• Executes control activities to support Enterprise Risk Management.
• Provides analytic support for corporate and departmental projects.
• Is a participant in good standing in the Actuarial Development Program.

Skills

Actuarial Analysis

Actuarial Science

Analytical Support

Data Analysis

Data Verification

Experience Studies

Report Processing

Reports Analysis

Research Analysis

Researching

Education

Bachelor's degree

2+ years actuarial experience

ASA exams progress (3+)

Additional relevant experience

Job description

Job Description

The Commercial Reserving team is seeking an actuarial professional to support financial forecasting, reserve valuation, and healthcare analytics initiatives. In this role, you will apply actuarial principles, statistical analysis, and business acumen to deliver insights that support strategic decision-making and the financial performance of our health plans. Working alongside a collaborative team of actuaries, you will provide actuarial expertise and consultative support to partners across Finance, Underwriting, Sales & Marketing, Network Management, Healthcare, and other business areas.

What You’ll Do

• Performs actuarial research, experience studies, and statistical analyses and calculations.
• Calculates premiums and reserves of new and existing plans of insurance.
• Provides support to senior analysts or actuaries as required.
• Retrieves and validates data for rate filings and actuarial models.
• Builds model enhancements and determines reasons for changes to calculated factors.
• Analyzes impacts of changes to product lines and segments.
• Communicates filing status to internal stakeholders and transmits rate filings to regulatory agencies (NCDOI, CMS).
• Retrieves and validates data for monthly reports and for UCL and ALR calculation.
• Supports valuation by executing ALR model and verifying results.
• Researches to support ALR assumption studies and UCL estimates.
• Distributes established reports and responds to inquiries.
• Investigates trends and anomalies.
• Executes control activities to support Enterprise Risk Management.
• Provides analytic support for corporate and departmental projects.
• Is a participant in good standing in the Actuarial Development Program.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
• 2+ years of relevant actuarial experience.
• Related experience may be considered.
• Will also consider those that are about to graduate or have recently graduated.
• Must have completed at least 3 exams towards the eventual attainment of the ASA designation.
• In lieu of meeting minimum exam requirements, may consider additional relevant experience.
• In lieu of meeting minimum experience requirements, may consider ASA or more exams towards the eventual attainment of the ASA.
• At this time, Blue Cross NC will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.

What You’ll Get

• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that’s deeply invested in the community.
• Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs.
• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
• 401k match including an annual company contribution

Where You’ll Work

• Our Hybrid Flex approach is built on presence with a purpose – giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in‑person connection – that supports a workplace that’s flexible, connected, and future focused.
• In a Hybrid‑Flex role, you’ll work in the office at least two days a week for collaboration and connection.
• In a Remote Flex role, you’ll work virtually, with a few in‑office visits each year for meaningful moments that matter.
• Whether your role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters.
• We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any states listed on this job posting.
• Onsite expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. *Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance. $81,068.00 - $129,708.00

Skills

Actuarial Analysis, Actuarial Science, Analytical Support, Data Analysis, Data Verification, Experience Studies, Report Processing, Reports Analysis, Research Analysis, Researching

About Us

It’s an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well‑being of North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not‑for‑profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all. Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award‑winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives.

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Request Accommodations

Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, hiring process, or have technical issues that prevent you from completing your application please notify HR at [e-mail]. Blue Cross NC is a Hybrid Flex company. Whether the role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any of our approved states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming