Sr. Analyst, Actuarial - Reserving

Oscar Health
Tempe, AZ
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward actuarial professionals comfortable with regulatory filings and data-driven reserving tasks, this role is based in New York City with a hybrid work arrangement requiring three in-office days per week.

Best fit for

  • Individuals who can shape best practices and collaborate with teams
    — “Promote and shape Oscar actuarial best practices with respect to automation and documentation”
  • Professionals skilled in SQL and Python for actuarial modeling
    — “Leverages SQL and Python to expand existing frameworks”

Things to consider

  • Hybrid work requires three in-office days per week, including mandatory Thursday attendance
    — “hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in-office work per week. Thursdays are a required in-office day”
  • This role involves a mix of data analysis and regulatory compliance responsibilities
    — “reviewing and submitting regulatory filings”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in ACA market valuations and actuarial automation projects
    — “supports Oscar’s Valuation processes for a number of Affordable Care Act (ACA) markets”
  • Demonstrate ability to communicate complex actuarial results clearly
    — “Establishes and communicates the accruals for the monthly close process”
  • Emphasize contributions to regulatory compliance and process improvement
    — “Key contributor in reviewing and submitting regulatory filings”
  • Demonstrate experience in onboarding or mentoring junior analysts
    — “Aid in the onboarding of analysts by collaborating and integrating them into existing processes”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate IBNR projections
  • risk adjustment accruals
  • financial planning insights
Typical background
actuarial sciencefinance

Skills & requirements

Required

Actuarial ScienceIncurred But Not Reported (ibnr) ClaimsRisk AdjustmentFinancial ModelingSQLPython

Preferred

Regulatory ComplianceAutomation

Stack & domain

ActuarialSQLPythonRegulatory FilingsAutomationDocumentationCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingAssociate Or Fellow Of The Society Of Actuaries (soa)Health InsuranceFinancial Planning

About the role

Original posting from Oscar Health via Greenhouse

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 position is based in our New York City office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in-office work per week. Thursdays are a required in-office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule. #LI-Hybrid

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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Reasonable Accommodation: Oscar applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Oscar applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Oscar Benefits Team (accommodations@hioscar.com) to make the need for an accommodation known.

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Source: Oscar Health careers (Greenhouse)

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