Actuarial Analyst

5 days ago

Des Moines, United States Wellmark, Inc. Full time
Company Description

Job Description

Use your Strengths at Wellmark as a Actuarial Analyst to join our team

In this role, you will work under general guidance and direction to provide analysis and recommendations for your assigned market segment(s). You will provide dependable, accurate, and timely information regarding rates, trends, rating factors and formulas to support internal stakeholder functions (such as Underwriting, Product Development), as assigned. Ideal candidates enjoy problem solving, are skilled at explaining complex information in layman's terms, and they're naturally inquisitive.

Aside from meaningful, challenging work, we offer:
  • A culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion and commitment to our community
  • A workplace that values health with access to a fitness facility, creative health programs, education and services
  • Exceptional employee benefits, rewards and growth opportunities, including a best-in-class educational assistance program that includes a loan repayment option
  • State-of-the-art, environmentally lean and green office environment


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science or related field, or direct and applicable work experience
  • Previous experience in a finance related role, internship or completed coursework in finance
  • Knowledge of programming languages (such as SAS, VBA, R, SQL, or Python)
  • Ability to apply statistical and predictive modeling and analytics methodologies to advanced analytical problems
  • Ability to develop predictive models to solve business problems, interpret the model results, turn data into actionable insights, and effectively communicate model results
  • Experience using the full Microsoft Office Suite; highly proficient in Microsoft Excel. Strong understanding of databases and data extraction
  • Proven ability to work in a deadline driven, detail-oriented, fast paced environment
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Should be able to present to business or technical partners. Ability to effectively present recommendations and supporting analysis to business partners

Preferred:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science or a related field
  • Passed one of the core exams as administered/recognized by the Society of Actuaries (ex. P, FM, etc.)
  • Prior experience in an Actuarial role with experience in relevant regulations, problem solving and weighing alternative solutions, identifying, and managing risk
  • Previous experience in the health insurance industry


Additional Information

a. Under general guidance and direction, provide analysis and recommendations for assigned market segment(s), with the goal of achieving corporate profitability objectives through specifically assigned analysis projects.

b. Provide dependable, accurate, and timely information regarding rates, trends, rating factors and formulas to support internal stakeholder functions (such as Underwriting, Product Development), as assigned.

c. Provide comprehensive and timely data analysis of health care trends and financial measures with summary conclusions, with direction, and as assigned. Collaborate and partner with Business Analytics staff regarding data analysis for assigned work.

d. Support statutory rate filings by compiling data, completing experience studies and forecasting results. Use data validation and research methodologies that meet established actuarial guidelines for statistical accuracy and that will produce reasonable results.

e. Provide information as needed for financial reporting (e.g. reserves, annual statement exhibits).

f. Learn and familiarize yourself with various regulatory requirements.

g. Prepare and maintain documentation related to standard operating procedures as well as routine and special projects.

h. Other duties as assigned.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact us at careers@wellmark.com

Please inform us if you meet the definition of a "Covered DoD official".

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