Actuarial Analyst, Associate

Blue Shield of CA; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of CA is seeking an Actuarial Analyst - Associate to support the Large Group Pricing team in pricing for large fully insured customers. The role emphasizes developing technical actuarial skills and leadership, with collaboration across Underwriting, Product and Rating Systems.

The associate will report to the Senior Manager of Large Group Pricing and contribute to project work. This hybrid in-office role requires two days on-site weekly, with flexibility based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, computer science, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of actuarial concepts, insurance fundamentals, and healthcare terminology through education or internships.
• Applied basic quantitative and analytical skills using spreadsheets and standard reporting tools.
• Used attention to detail to support data validation, documentation, and quality checks.
• Completed 1-2 actuarial exam courses toward ASA, Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (or equivalent progress

Responsibilities

• Support various projects while developing new technical/Actuarial, communication and leadership skills.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Data validation

Attention to detail

Spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, computer science, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Your Role

The Large Group Pricing team partners with Underwriting, Product and Rating Systems to provide accurate premium pricing for our largest fully insured customers. The Actuarial Analyst - Associate role will report to the Senior Manager of Large Group Pricing. In this role you will support various projects while developing new technical/Actuarial, communication and leadership skills.

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, computer science, or a related field
• Demonstrated foundational knowledge of actuarial concepts, insurance fundamentals, and healthcare terminology through education or internships
• Applied basic quantitative and analytical skills using spreadsheets and standard reporting tools
• Used attention to detail to support data validation, documentation, and quality checks
• Completed 1-2 actuarial exam courses toward ASA, Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (or equivalent progress

Hybrid

This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week.

Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.