Associate Actuary

Highmark; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark is looking for a Senior Level Actuarial Analyst to participate in the Actuarial Executive Development Program. This role involves diagnosing problems, guiding junior staff, and applying actuarial techniques to various analyses such as premium development and claim trend analysis.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 3 years of experience, and strong analytical skills. The position is office-based with some travel required.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in an actuarial role.
• 6 exam components completed.
• In-depth knowledge of actuarial principles.

Responsibilities

• Define and diagnose problems; outline data requirements.
• Create studies and analyses to inform decision makers.
• Guide and mentor less experienced staff.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of actuarial principles

Strong analytical skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong problem-solving ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science or closely related discipline

Master’s Degree in Actuarial Science or closely related discipline

Job description

Company

Highmark Inc.

Job Summary

This senior level actuarial analyst position participates in Highmark’s Actuarial Executive Development Program and is expected to progress towards actuarial credentials. The analyst defines and diagnoses problems, outlines data requirements for studies or analyses, and devises potential solutions. The role guides and mentors less experienced staff, provides decision support, and leads the development of actuarial studies, analyses, and presentation materials. The analyst applies actuarial techniques and statistical analysis to functions such as premium and price development, claim trend analysis, experience studies, medical economics, profitability analysis, wellness studies, predictive modeling, provider efficiency, provider contracting analysis, or claim reserving.

Essential Responsibilities

• Define and diagnose a problem, outline data requirements, and devise potential solutions; review results and consider alternate explanations.
• Create studies, analyses, and presentation materials to inform decision makers; provide recommendations to management.
• Ensure internal and external consistency of all work, perform reasonableness checks, and exceed customer expectations.
• Engage knowledge forums, demonstrate subject matter expertise, identify outliers and anomalies, and seek continual feedback.
• Understand the environment and objectives, propose new processes, and implement changes to improve outcomes.
• Manage time and resources across multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and operate in a dynamic environment.
• Interact with stakeholders to foster cooperation and explain technical work to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Guide and mentor less experienced staff, listen to feedback, and take on additional work as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Education

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline.

Experience

Required

• 3 years experience in an actuarial role.
• 6 exam components completed.

Preferred

• 10 or more exam components completed.

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• None.

Preferred

• None.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of actuarial principles, concepts, practices and processes across multiple disciplines.
• Expertise to complete complex assignments and ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems while leading others.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving ability.

Other Information

• Language (Other Than English): None.
• Travel Requirement: 0% – 25%.
• Physical, Mental Demands and Working Conditions: Office‑based position with frequent travel. Requires reading, writing, listening, speaking, and ability to stand and move. Work is primarily sedentary. Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs. No extensive physical exertion required.

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