Associate Director, Actuarial

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 185,850 - 227,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking a qualified Associate Director of Actuarial Reserves. This role involves overseeing actuarial reserving functions, ensuring compliance and sustainability, and providing strategic insights to leadership.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in health insurance, including pricing and regulatory compliance. The position offers a full-time opportunity in Boston, MA, with a competitive salary range of $185,850 - $227,150 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive actuarial experience in health insurance.
• At least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Extensive knowledge of health insurance regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quarterly actuarial reserving process.
• Serve as the company's Appointed Actuary.
• Develop and maintain actuarial models for financial forecasting.

Skills

Proficiency in actuarial modeling software

Strong executive presence

Ability to lead complex initiatives

Strategic thinker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics

Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)

Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA)

Tools

SQL

SAS

Python

Job description

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Associate Director of Actuarial Reserves to lead our actuarial reserving functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's claim reserves, ensuring actuarial soundness, regulatory compliance, and financial sustainability. This individual will provide critical analysis and strategic insights to executive leadership.

This role is eligible for our Flex persona.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reserving and Valuation

• Lead the quarterly and annual actuarial reserving process, including the calculation of reserves for Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR) and other statutory reserves.
• Develop and maintain actuarial models for financial forecasting, reserving, and risk adjustment.
• Establish methodologies to accurately estimate claim reserve liabilities for all product lines.
• Ensure the adequacy of reserves and contribute to the effective implementation of the company's risk management system.

Appointed Actuary Duties

• Serve as the company's Appointed Actuary and provide the annual Statement of Actuarial Opinion (SAO) for required regulatory filings.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, including the NAIC Valuation Manual and Actuarial Standards of Practice (ASOPs).
• Maintain direct accountability to state insurance departments for all actuarial opinions and rate filings.
• Prepare and submit the Financial Condition Report (FCR) to the regulatory authority.

Trend Analysis

• Collaborate with Medical Expense Analytics team to synthesize emerging trend, pricing, and forecasting concepts and establish trend assumptions for pricing and forecasting.
• Develop and monitor trend information for pricing and forecasting, including recommendations for large group pricing trend.
• Present actuarial findings and recommendations clearly to both actuarial and non-actuarial audiences, including executive leadership and the Board.

Premium Analysis

• Oversee premium variance analysis for BCBSMA's insured lines of business, articulating variance drivers for monthly financial reporting and forecasting.
• Develop premium forecast for BCBSMA's commercial insured lines of business.

Strategy and Leadership

• Serve as the principal actuarial advisor to executive leadership, providing strategic insight on projections and variance evaluation.
• Provide actuarial leadership for growth and strategic partnerships, including due diligence and financial impact modeling.
• Manage and mentor a team of actuaries, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Collaborate with finance, underwriting, sales, and other departments to support product design, pricing, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) is required.
• Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA) is required.
• Eligibility to serve as an Appointed Actuary under all applicable state and federal requirements.

Experience

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive actuarial experience in the health insurance industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated expertise in Individual/ACA, Group Commercial, and Medicare lines of business, including pricing, reserving, risk adjustment, and regulatory compliance.
• Extensive knowledge of health insurance regulatory requirements, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and statutory accounting principles.

Skills

• Proficiency in actuarial modeling software and data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, SAS, Python).
• Strong executive presence with polished written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and manage teams effectively.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex actuarial concepts into actionable business insights.

Location: Boston

Time Type: Full time

Salary Range: $185,850.00 - $227,150.00

The job posting range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs and affordability.

This job is also eligible for variable pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well‑being benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or another form of compensation that is allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.