Actuarial Analyst - Marketplace

Centene Corporation • New York, NY

3d • Remote

About The Position

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. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have passed at least one SOA exam, hold a Bachelor’s degree, and be actively pursuing the ASA designation. Actuarial Development Program & Team Culture Our Actuarial Development Program offers exam support, mentorship, and hands‑on learning for those pursuing an actuarial career. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture focused on growth, continuous learning, and diverse perspectives. Position Purpose: In this Actuarial Analyst position, you will support the actuarial team primarily focused on pricing Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans. This role is intended for individuals at the start of their actuarial careers, offering hands-on experience with pricing models and the rate filing process, as well as an opportunity to gain knowledge of the competitive and regulatory landscape of the ACA market. Assist in financial analysis, pricing and risk assessment to estimate outcomes. Additional responsibilities may vary per actuarial team. What's appealing about this role? Direct impact on Marketplace pricing for the nation’s leading ACA carrier, influencing the growth of Centene’s Ambetter product. Strong career growth potential within a high‑visibility actuarial team that values advanced analytics, innovation, and ownership of work.

Requirements

• Candidates must have passed at least one SOA exam
• hold a Bachelor’s degree
• be actively pursuing the ASA designation
• 0-3 years of actuarial experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Excel for data analysis and modeling
• exposure to R, SQL, or other programming languages
• health actuarial experience a plus
• a preferred, but not required, location near Chicago or St. Louis

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and review of pricing models and assumptions to help determine adequate premium rates
• Query, validate, and analyze data to support pricing recommendations and inform financial projections
• Maintain and update recurring actuarial processes, including experience reporting for internal and external requirements, e.g. rate filings
• Document work processes clearly and help ensure accuracy of results and performed analyses
• Research industry trends, legislative/regulatory changes, and competitor actions to support business needs
• Learn and apply actuarial concepts, methodologies, and exam knowledge to real-world business problems
• Develop and analyze complex financial and statistical reports related to quality, cost and effectiveness of healthcare services
• Prepare budget and forecast and analyze financial results related to expectations
• Assess cash reserves and liabilities enable payment of future benefits

Benefits

• Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level