Actuarial Intern

Oscar Health•New York, NY

2d•$33 - $43•Hybrid

About The Position

Oscar is hiring an Actuarial Intern to support one of its three actuarial practices: Pricing, Experience, Trends, & Forecasting (ETF), or Valuation. The internship introduces the intern to the healthcare industry from the perspective of a technology-driven health insurer and provides experience working with Oscar actuaries and business partners to develop technical and communication skills for the actuarial profession. The intern will complete one or more assigned projects, with details determined during the interview process and assignments tailored to interest and skillset. Projects may involve automation tools, projection models, dashboards, or experience studies. The role also includes exposure to actuarial concepts, tools, and industry practices, and participation in actuarial and cross-functional meetings. The position is based in Oscar’s New York City office and follows a hybrid schedule requiring at least three in-office days per week. Thursday is a required office day; the other two office days are flexible. Candidates must be available to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks. The intern reports to the Senior Manager, Actuarial. The hourly pay range is $33.04–$43.37. The posting also notes eligibility for employee benefits and monthly vacation accrual at a rate of 15 days per year.

Requirements

Have completed at least three years of college toward a degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
Be available to work 40 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks.

Nice To Haves

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Proficiency in Excel, SQL, or Python.
For active college students: cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
For active college students: credit for one or more actuarial exams.
For college graduates: a degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or Statistics.
For college graduates: two or more actuarial exams.

Responsibilities

Produce one or more predetermined projects to support an actuarial team; projects may include building automation tools, projection models, dashboards, or experience studies.
Gain exposure to actuarial concepts, tools, and industry practices.
Participate in actuarial and cross-functional meetings to build relationships with internal stakeholders.
Assist with ad hoc analysis and communicate findings to actuarial and non-actuarial audiences.
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.