About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Responsibilities

This is an entry-level Actuarial Analyst role supporting actuarial, finance, and bid development activities for a confidential client in the Accounting & Finance sector. Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in the development of Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR) reserves for monthly close processes
• Support monthly financial reconciliation for value‑based providers
• Contribute to the development and submission of Medicare Advantage bids
• Assist with quarterly forecasting and trend analysis
• Perform financial analysis and build actuarial models
• Produce actionable insights and recommendations from data analysis
• Document assumptions, methods, and results for internal stakeholders and audits

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
• Completion of at least one Society of Actuaries (SOA) exam
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, and modeling best practices)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present analysis clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Critical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship

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Preferred Qualifications

• Course work or hands-on experience with SQL, Python, or R
• Internship or project experience in healthcare, Medicare Advantage, insurance analytics, or value‑based care
• Familiarity with reserving, forecasting, and actuarial modeling techniques
• 0–3 years of actuarial or insurance analytics experience (reserving, Medicare Advantage, value‑based settlements)

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Illinois (IL), United States
• Employment type: Full-time or Contractor (as indicated by the confidential client)

We comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws (including reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and related state laws). Candidates in Illinois will be considered in accordance with Illinois employment regulations.

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What We Offer

• Competitive salary (market-based; estimated in source posting)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) match up to 4%
• Paid time off
• Optional supplemental benefits such as spouse coverage, pet insurance, critical illness coverage, and identity protection

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Why You’ll Like This Role

• Hands-on exposure to core actuarial functions early in your career
• Work that directly supports Medicare Advantage bid development and member-focused financial sustainability
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment with opportunities for professional growth and actuarial exam support

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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