Associate Actuary

Centene Corporation; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in South Africa is seeking an Associate Actuary to produce Medicare financial forecasts and serve as a key point of contact for financial data. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, ASA certification, and over two years of actuarial experience. This role offers competitive salary and remote flexibility.

Benefits

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

K-Plan and stock purchase plans

Qualifications

• 2+ years of actuarial experience required.
• ASA or equivalent is mandatory, MAAA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce quarterly Medicare financial forecasts.
• Serve as the main point of contact for quarterly forecasts.
• Research and analyze the impact of legislative changes.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Statistical analysis

Mathematics

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA)

Job description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members.

Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time.

As a diversified, national organization, you'll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Overview

Welcome. This Associate Actuary role is a great fit for candidates who have recently earned their ASA designation and are looking to continue growing their actuarial career in Medicare financial forecasting, actuarial analyses, and bid support. ASA or FSA designation, a bachelor's degree, and at least two years of experience are required. MAAA is preferred for bid certification eligibility.

Position Purpose

Produce quarterly Medicare financial forecasts.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for a quarterly expense forecast.
• Apply knowledge of mathematics, probability, statistics, principles of finance and business to calculate financial outcomes.
• Develop probability tables based on the analysis of statistical data and other pertinent information.
• Research and analyze the impact of legislative changes.
• Analyze and evaluate business risks and opportunities.
• Analyze various data reports, identify trends and gaps, and recommend action.
• Determine the equitable basis for distributing money for insurance benefits.
• Create and update actuarial reports.
• Participate in merger and acquisition analysis.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of actuarial experience.

License / Certification

• Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) (or equivalent international certification).
• Preferred: MAAA is preferred for bid certification eligibility.

Why This Role Stands Out

• High-Impact Work: Play a key role in shaping the annual budget and quarterly financial forecasts across all 32 Medicare Advantage markets.
• Collaborative Team Culture: Join a group that values knowledge-sharing, mutual support, and continuous learning.
• Empowering Leadership: Work under a leader who is approachable, development-focused, and committed to your growth.
• Trusted Expertise: Be recognized for delivering accurate, high-quality work—even under tight deadlines.
• Remote Flexibility: Applicants have the flexibility to work remotely from home anywhere within the continental United States.

Schedule and Location

Ideally aligned with the Eastern or Central time zones, yet flexible. All qualified applicants can work from anywhere within the continental United States.

Compensation

• $86,000+ per year (actual pay will be adjusted based on individual skills, experience, education, and other factors).
• Actual pay will also be influenced by full-time or part-time status.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, health insurance, K‑Plan and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to remote, hybrid, field, or office work schedules.
• Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.