Manager, Actuarial

Strive Health • Denver, CO

1d • $99,000 - $149,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Strive Health, patients come first. We’re on a mission to transform chronic conditions by identifying risk earlier, coordinating thoughtful care, and supporting people through every stage of their health journey. Our work reduces emergency visits, improves outcomes, and helps patients live fuller lives. You’ll work alongside passionate Strivers who care deeply about making an impact, show up for one another as One Team, and find ways to elevate the everyday. If you’re looking for meaningful work where your contributions truly matter, you’ll feel right at home at Strive! Actuarial Manager, Reserving We are seeking an Actuarial Manager to support financial oversight and analytics for value-based care programs, with a primary focus on CKCC populations. This role will lead monthly financial reporting, support IBNR reserving, and partner cross-functionally to evaluate performance drivers and inform key business decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical actuarial skills with the ability to communicate insights clearly to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
• 4+ years’ experience in actuarial services or related experience
• Progress toward ASA/FSA (or equivalent experience) preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• 4+ years’ experience with SQL and financial modeling capabilities
• Experience with healthcare data (claims, membership, value-based care) strongly preferred
• Experience with IBNR/reserving methodologies (e.g., completion factors, lag analysis)
• Internet Connectivity - Min Speeds: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down): Latency <60 ms.
• Ability to travel and be on-site to meet business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CKCC or similar value-based care models
• Experience with CMS shared savings programs
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong adaptability and capacity to work in fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication skills, especially for executive audiences
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Experience using Microsoft Power BI

Responsibilities

• Lead actuarial support for monthly close (ME), including medical expense (MedEx), revenue, and savings analysis
• Develop and maintain standardized financial exhibits to explain period-over-period changes
• Partner with Finance to support booking decisions and ensure alignment with accounting
• Own development and refinement of IBNR models using claims data and completion factors
• Perform reserve analysis, including sensitivity testing and range development
• Enhance reserving methodologies to improve accuracy and reduce volatility
• Serve as a subject matter expert on CKCC financial performance, including benchmarks, risk score, and utilization trends
• Monitor and update key assumptions (trend, risk score, RTA, etc.)
• Support internal and external stakeholders with CKCC-related financial insights
• Analyze claims, eligibility, and financial data to identify key drivers of performance
• Partner with Data Ops and Engineering to improve data quality, timeliness, and accessibility
• Support automation initiatives (e.g., standardized datasets, dashboards, and tools such as Power BI or SQL-based solutions)
• Work closely with Finance, Partner Analytics, Risk Strategy, and Data teams
• Support ad hoc analyses for leadership, including CFO-level summaries and board materials
• Translate complex actuarial concepts into clear, actionable insights

Benefits

• Hybrid-Remote Flexibility – Work from home while fulfilling in-person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs, employer-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts.
• Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation with a performance-based bonus program, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources.
• Time Off & Leave – Paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and paid birthgiving, bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leaves.
• Wellness & Growth – Family forming services through Maven Maternity at no cost and physical wellness perks, mental health support, and an annual professional development stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees