The Sr. Actuarial Analyst drives actuarial analysis, supports financial reporting, and leverages automation for business outcomes while participating in a leadership program.
Requisition Number: 2368135
At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together
Join a high-visibility actuarial role where your insights help shape the future of Group Supplemental Health, Life, and Disability products. In this opportunity, you'll support meaningful work across valuation, financial reporting, experience analysis, and forecasting while using automation and artificial intelligence to modernize models, improve decision-making, and drive measurable business value. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy translating complex data into strategic recommendations, and are excited to grow through the UHC Actuarial Leadership Development Program, this is your chance to make an impact from day one.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together
Join a high-visibility actuarial role where your insights help shape the future of Group Supplemental Health, Life, and Disability products. In this opportunity, you'll support meaningful work across valuation, financial reporting, experience analysis, and forecasting while using automation and artificial intelligence to modernize models, improve decision-making, and drive measurable business value. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy translating complex data into strategic recommendations, and are excited to grow through the UHC Actuarial Leadership Development Program, this is your chance to make an impact from day one.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Drive high-impact actuarial analysis across Group Supplemental Health, Life, and Disability products, with emphasis on valuation, financial reporting, experience analysis, and forecasting that support key business decisions
- Take ownership of meaningful actuarial work in a fast-paced environment, combining technical analysis and project execution to support key financial and business outcomes
- Advance actuarial and valuation models by leveraging automation and artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision support
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable recommendations and deliver technical solutions that drive measurable business value
- Participate in the UHC Actuarial Leadership Development Program (ALDP), rotating through actuarial business areas over a defined period
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field
- Actively progressing on the actuarial exam track, with at least 2 SOA actuarial exams passed
- 2+ years of actuarial experience with exposure to pricing, financial reporting, valuation, or data analysis
- Proven excellent analytical and Excel skills, including the ability to work with data, build models, and communicate insights effectively
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with analytical and automation tools such as VBA, SQL, and/or SAS
- Exposure to actuarial modeling, valuation, pricing, or financial reporting in insurance or health-related products
- Demonstrated analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to solve complex business problems
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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