Actuarial Analyst II (Stop Loss)

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement Plans

Generous PTO

Incentive Plans

Wellness Programs

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is seeking a mid-level actuarial analyst within the Actuarial Department. You will handle trend analysis, pricing support, reserving, and forecasting for Stop Loss and Level Funded products.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of actuarial experience, with ASA pursuit highly preferred. You will partner with teams to develop pricing models, analyze data for financial and utilization insights, and support strategic

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Sciences or related field.
• Requires 2+ years of actuarial and/or statistics experience.
• Working towards an ASA is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, perform or support trend analysis.
• Perform pricing, underwriting support, reserving and forecasting for Stop Loss and Level Funded groups.
• Support forecasting and data-driven decision making for pricing and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on pricing decisions and risk strategies.
• Develop or support pricing models and related adjustments (benefits, fees, product pricing).
• Collect and analyze data for financial and utilization analyses, including IBNR.
• Lead meetings with business partners to explain actuarial analyses and results.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Mathematics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Actuarial Sciences or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

SAS

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey empowers our members to achieve their best health. For over 90 years, we have been New Jersey’s health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability, and member experience. Our members are our neighbors, our friends, and our families. It is this understanding that drives us to better serve and care for the 3.5 million people who place their trust in us. We pride ourselves on our best-in-class employees and strive to maintain an innovative and inclusive environment that allows them to thrive. When our employees bring their best and succeed, the Company succeeds.

About the Role

This is the mid-level analyst position within Actuarial department. Includes all aspects of actuarial work, as related to Stop Loss and Level Funded groups.

What You'll Do

• Design, perform or support trend analysis
• Perform pricing, UW support, reserving and forecasting for both Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss, as well as Level Funding
• Perform or support forecasting
• Support new business and renewal pricing decisions, including underwriting consultation and risk assessment
• Develop or support the development of pricing models and support pricing requests which may include, benefit adjustment factors, fee schedule analysis, new product pricing, etc.
• Collect and analyze data to use for financial and utilization analysis, reporting, and monitoring (including IBNR)
• Partner with internal and external customers to develop creative solutions and strategies, uncover opportunities and minimize risks
• Support corporate strategies and business plan development for membership growth & financial strength
• Lead meetings with business partners providing transparency in and an understanding of the actuarial analyses and results

Education/Experience

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree, preferably within Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Requires 2+ years of Actuarial and/or statistics experience
• Working towards an ASA highly preferred
• Experience with Level Funded products, medical Stop Loss or Reinsurance products preferred

Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of features of Stop Loss product, from both Actuarial and UW perspective
• Knowledge of the Reinsurance industry
• Requires expert knowledge of Excel
• Experience with SQL, SAS, Tableau, Power BI, or other analytical/reporting tools preferred
• Requires strong working knowledge of data analysis and Actuarial principles
• Requires in depth knowledge of the healthcare industry

Skills & Abilities

• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills
• Requires strong analytical thinking
• Requires strong mathematical skill and statistical analysis abilities
• Requires good judgment and problem-solving skills

Why Horizon?

At Horizon, you’ll do meaningful work that directly improves lives—while being supported by a mission‑driven organization that values expertise, collaboration, and growth. We believe that when our people thrive, our communities do too.

Salary Range

$79,100 - $105,945

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case.

Compensation and benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Retirement Plans
• Generous PTO
• Incentive Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer

Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.

About Us

We are the leading health insurer in New Jersey, trusted by generations of families and businesses. We are dedicated to enriching the lives and health of our members and the New Jersey communities we serve, because we live and work here too.

Our Mission

We empower our members to achieve their best health.

Our Vision

We are New Jersey’s health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability and member experience in the markets we serve.