Actuarial Intern

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