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Actuarial Intern

New York, NYHybridInternshipJunior / Entry-level$33,040–$43,370 /yrPosted 17 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Actuarial Science
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Actuarial Exams
  • Excel
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Projection Modeling
  • Dashboarding

Nice to have

  • GPA 3.0 or higher

Role summary

Oscar is seeking an Actuarial Intern to join their innovative, technology-driven health insurance company in New York City. This hybrid role offers exposure to pricing, forecasting, or valuation practices within the healthcare industry. The intern will gain valuable experience working with actuaries, developing technical and communication skills, and contributing to projects such as building automation tools, projection models, dashboards, or experience studies. Candidates must be actively pursuing a degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or Statistics, with a minimum of 3 years of college completed and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and Python is preferred, along with credit for actuarial exams.

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring an Intern to join our Actuarial team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role:

The Intern, Actuarial will support one of Oscar's three actuarial practices: Pricing, ETF (Experience, Trends, & Forecasting), or Valuation. They will get an introduction to the healthcare industry from the perspective of an innovative, technology-driven health insurer, as well as gain valuable experience working with Oscar's actuaries and business partners to develop both the technical and communication skills required in the actuarial profession. All interns are required to report to Oscar's New York Headquarters for a minimum of three days per week. Candidates must be available 40 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks.

You will report into the Senior Manager, Actuarial.

Work Location: This position is based in our New York City office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in-office work per week. Thursdays are a required in-office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule. #LI-Hybrid

Pay Transparency: The hourly rate will be $33.04-$43.37. You are also eligible for employee benefits and monthly vacation accrual at a rate of 15 days per year.

Responsibilities:

  • Produce a predetermined project or projects to support one of Oscar's actuarial teams. Projects may include building automation tools, projection models, dashboards, or experience studies. Project details will be discussed as part of the interview process and assigned according to interest and skillset.
  • Gain exposure to actuarial concepts, tools, and industry practices.
  • Participate in actuarial and cross-functional meetings to build relationships and rapport with internal stakeholders.
  • Assist with ad hoc analysis and communicate findings to both actuarial and non-actuarial audiences.
  • Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Requirements:

  • 3+ years of college towards a degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related field;
  • Bonus points:

  • Excellent problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel/SQL/Python
  • Active College Students
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Credit for one or more actuarial exams
  • College Graduates
  • Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or Statistics
  • 2 or more actuarial exams
  • This is an authentic Oscar Health job opportunity.

    At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.

    Pay Transparency: Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.

    Artificial Intelligence (AI): Our AI Guidelines outline the acceptable use of artificial intelligence for candidates and detail how we use AI to support our recruiting efforts.

    Reasonable Accommodation: Oscar applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Oscar applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Oscar Benefits Team (accommodations@hioscar.com) to make the need for an accommodation known.

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