Sr. Analyst, Actuarial - Reserving

Oscar Health; United States; Remote; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oscar Health is hiring a Senior Analyst, Actuarial - Reserving to support valuation processes, establish IBNR projections, and analyze performance trends for ACA markets. The role reports to the Manager, Actuarial and offers a remote, US-based work arrangement with potential future hybrid options.

The role requires a STEM degree, SOA credentials (or in progress), and 3+ years of related actuarial experience. Base pay ranges from $91,660 to $120,303 per year, with benefits and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM required.
• SOA Associate or Fellow status or on track to attain.
• 3+ years of actuarial or related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and communicates IBNR accruals for monthly close and regulatory filings.
• Utilizes SQL and Python to expand actuarial frameworks and derive insights.
• Investigates drivers of observed trends to inform budgeting and planning.
• Support onboarding and collaboration with actuarial teams and stakeholders.
• Promote actuarial automation and documentation best practices.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners.

Skills

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

SOA Associate or Fellow (on track)

Job description

Hi, we’re Oscar. We’re hiring a Senior Analyst, Actuarial - Reserving to join our Actuarial team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role:

The Senior Analyst, Actuarial supports Oscar’s Valuation processes for a number of Affordable Care Act (ACA) markets. You will be responsible for establishing Incurred but not Reported (IBNR) projections and risk adjustment accruals, and investigating actual performance trends that will inform budget planning, pricing, and company strategies. This position is eligible for the department’s rotational program.

You will report into the Manager, Actuarial.

Work Location:

This is a remote position, open to candidates who reside in: Dallas, TX. You will be fully remote; however, our approach to work may adapt over time. Future models could potentially involve a hybrid presence at the hub office associated with your metro area. #LI-Remote

Pay Transparency:

The base pay for this role is: $91,660 - $120,303 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar’s unlimited vacation program and annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes and communicates the accruals for the monthly close process related to Incurred but not Reported (IBNR) claims, Risk adjustment and/or Shared Savings deals.
  Leverages SQL and Python to expand existing frameworks, driving new insights and resources for other Actuarial teams.
  Key contributor in reviewing and submitting regulatory filings.
  Investigates the core drivers of observed trends and provides meaningful information for consideration in the financial planning process.
  Promote and shape Oscar actuarial best practices with respect to automation and documentation.
  Maintain strong relationships, rapport, and lines of communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
  Aid in the onboarding of analysts by collaborating and integrating them into existing processes.
  Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• Associate or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (SOA), or on the track to become one.
• 3+ years of experience in a related field.

This is an authentic Oscar Health job opportunity.

At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We’re on a mission to change health care – an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.

Pay Transparency:

Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.

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