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At Optimyl Benefits, we provide accessible, high-quality, and easy-to-use healthcare plans for small employers. We partner closely with the broker community to help employers offer competitive benefits without unnecessary complexity.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly capable, self-directed Actuary to support and enhance our day-to-day actuarial operations. This role is designed for an individual who thrives on ownership and autonomy and is comfortable independently managing core actuarial processes while partnering closely with leadership on strategy, analysis, and decision support.

This position will play a critical role in maintaining and evolving our rating manual, renewal process, and related pricing and analytical workflows, while also supporting ad-hoc analysis and reporting needs across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Pricing & Rating

Own and maintain the company’s rating manual, including documentation, assumptions, updates, and ongoing enhancements
Perform pricing analysis for new and renewing business, ensuring consistency with actuarial standards and internal guidelines
Identify opportunities to improve rating accuracy, efficiency, and automation

Renewals & Underwriting Support

Lead actuarial components of the renewal process, including experience analysis and rate recommendations
Partner with underwriting, sales, and leadership to support renewal strategy and decision-making

Analysis & Reporting

Conduct ad-hoc actuarial and financial analyses to support business questions and strategic initiatives
Develop and maintain recurring actuarial reports, dashboards, and summaries for leadership and internal stakeholders
Translate complex actuarial results into clear, business-focused narratives

Process Ownership & Improvement

Independently manage actuarial workflows and timelines for assigned processes
Identify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement through better methodology, tooling, or automation
Ensure actuarial work complies with applicable standards of practice and internal controls

Qualifications

Required

ASA or FSA (or strong progress toward credentials with relevant experience)
3-6 years of actuarial experience
Strong experience with actuarial pricing models and experience studies
High level of comfort working independently and owning end-to-end processes
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain results to non-actuarial audiences

Preferred

Experience in health insurance, employee benefits, or related lines of business
Advanced Excel skills; experience with SQL, Python, R, or similar analytical tools is a plus
Experience in improving or redesigning actuarial processes or models
Comfort working in a fast-moving, evolving environment

Base Salary Range

$100,000—$120,000 USD

Why Work at Optimyl?

At Optimyl Benefits, we’re focused on simplifying healthcare for small employers and building a workplace where people can do meaningful work and continue to grow.

Benefits include:

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Generous paid time off and company holidays

We support growth through hands-on learning, exposure to new challenges, and opportunities to expand responsibilities as the company evolves.

Optimyl Benefits is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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