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Associate Director Actuarial Services - Remote

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In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in North Richland Hills, TX
113K-193K Annually
Mid level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in North Richland Hills, TX
113K-193K Annually
Mid level
Drive actuarial reserving projects, manage SQL applications, analyze data, oversee monthly close activities, and supervise staff while engaging stakeholders.
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Requisition Number: 2368106
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
We're looking for a strategic, hands-on actuarial leader who thrives at the intersection of finance, data, and innovation. In this role, you'll drive complex supplemental product reserving projects for the individual market, applying your expertise in actuarial analysis, programming, data management, and financial reporting to deliver insights that shape business decisions. From enhancing reserve methodologies and managing SQL-based applications to leading monthly close activities, regulatory support, and high-impact special projects, you'll partner across the organization to deliver technical solutions, guide key stakeholders, and help develop team talent along the way.
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:
  • Provide financial, analytical, actuarial, programming, data management expertise for a wide variety of Supplemental product reserving projects in the individual market
  • Manage work that is hands-on, project-oriented, self-directed, less structured, and complex
  • Design and/or maintain financial, statistical, and actuarial database applications and SQL server
  • Work independently and collaboratively with internal customers to deliver technical solutions that add business value and yield actionable recommendations
  • Maintain and update reserve methods and processes
  • Update assumptions and reports as need
  • Assist in monthly close process and preparation of reporting
  • Drive communications with all key stakeholders
  • Supervision of one or more staff members responsible
  • Other special projects such as experience analysis, projections, or regulatory filings as assigned

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:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • ASA (Associate of the Society of Actuaries)
  • 3+ years of experience with performing health insurance reserve support or other financial analytics
  • Intermediate or higher level of proficiency in VBA programming in MS Excel and/or MS Access
  • Proven computational problem-solving experience including extracting data from large relational databases
  • Proven analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a similar quantitative discipline from an accredited college/university
  • FSA (Fellowship of the Society of Actuaries)
  • Experience discussing actuarial concepts to non-actuarial audiences
  • Experience working in finance or the health care industry
  • Experience with the individual market, both A&H and life insurance
  • Experience with valuation software
  • Experience supervising a small staff involved in finance, insurance, or healthcare reporting
  • Proficiency in SQL server database management or similar tools
  • Preferred location is near Fort Worth, TX but will consider a telecommute for the right candidate

*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 $112,700 to $193,200 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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