Associate Actuary
TailorCare · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Refine pricing models and develop risk strategies.
- Analyze complex healthcare data for insights.
- Build and maintain actuarial models.
- Collaborate with growth and cross-functional teams.
- Contribute to a remote-first, high-growth startup.
About the role
About TailorCare
TailorCare is transforming the experience of specialty care. Our comprehensive care program takes a profoundly personal, evidence-based approach to improving patient outcomes for joint, back, and muscle conditions. By carefully assessing patients' symptoms, health histories, preferences, and goals with predictive data and the latest evidence-based guidelines, we help patients choose and navigate the most effective treatment pathway for them every step of the way.
TailorCare values the experiences and perspectives of individuals from all backgrounds. We are a highly collaborative, curious, and determined team passionate about scaling a high-growth start-up to improve the lives of those in pain. TailorCare is a remote-first company with our corporate office located in Nashville.
About the Role
We are seeking an Associate Actuary to join our Actuarial team. You will have a key role in TailorCare's expansion and in bringing our comprehensive MSK services to more patients through risk-based partnerships with health plans and other risk-bearing entities. Your responsibilities will include refining our pricing models to ensure they align with industry best practices, establishing risk mitigation strategies to help evaluate our risk-based contracts with clients, and working closely with our growth team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and troubleshoot complex scripts and reports using SQL, Python, and Excel to support actuarial and financial analyses
- Produce monthly VBC financial reporting, including IBNR estimates, for finance
- Develop and maintain models supporting pricing, population health, and financial analysis across the enterprise
- Interpret and analyze data from multiple sources — claims, provider, member, and encounters — to identify and assess the business impact of trends
- Create pricing models and lead pricing on all new TailorCare deals, including building and refining deal-level models
- Review contracts on new and existing deals from an actuarial lens
- Evaluate medical cost and utilization trends and contract performance across all existing TailorCare deals
- Create and maintain risk mitigation strategies, including contract-based protections, reserving, stop-loss, and reinsurance
- Create and maintain innovative models that project MSK utilization, cost benchmarks, and TailorCare's cost savings
- Develop reserving methodology, calculate monthly IBNR, and report contract performance and insights into cost drivers
- Continuously monitor and improve models to ensure they meet the evolving needs of clients, regulatory requirements, and internal stakeholders
- Develop standards and processes to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and relevance of actuarial models, analyses, and reports
- Report on national, market, and deal-specific trends to support internal and external stakeholders
- Champion TailorCare's mission, values, and operating principles
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
- Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) required
- Minimum 4–7 years of actuarial experience in healthcare, with a focus on pricing, claims trending, utilization management, underwriting, and/or benefits analytics
- Excellent computer programming skills in SQL required; Python or R strongly preferred
- Expertise in actuarial modeling, statistical analysis, and predictive analytics
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment
- Value-based care deal experience is a plus
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% as needed for onsite meetings, team collaboration, and company events.
What's In It For You
- Meaningful Work: We are dedicated to our mission and deeply value our patients and each other. Each day offers the opportunity to make a positive impact.
- Work Environment: We operate as a remote-first company with options for a hybrid work model in Nashville.
- Time Off: Our generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday plans ensure you have ample time to rest and recharge.
- Family First: We offer paid parental leave and support a healthy work-life balance, encouraging flexibility and autonomy. We love talking about our family and pets!
- Comprehensive Benefits: From Day 1, employees enjoy medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness resources and an employer HSA contribution.
- Fair Compensation: We are committed to equitable pay for all team members and support your future goals with a 401k plan that includes employer matching.
- Community: We foster an inclusive environment where you can rely on your teammates, share honest feedback, and feel comfortable being your authentic self at work each day.
TailorCare seeks to recruit and retain staff from diverse backgrounds and encourages qualified candidates to apply. TailorCare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, color, race, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, political belief, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military, or veteran status.
Key skills/competency
- Actuarial Science
- SQL
- Python
- Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Risk Mitigation
- Pricing Models
- Data Analysis
- Healthcare Analytics
- Value-Based Care
Skills & topics
- Associate Actuary
- Actuarial Science
- Healthcare Analytics
- SQL
- Python
- Pricing Models
- Risk Mitigation
- Value-Based Care
- Financial Analysis
- Data Analysis
- ASA
- Remote Work
- Startup
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your Associate Actuary experience, ASA designation, SQL, Python, and healthcare actuarial skills. Quantify achievements in pricing and risk modeling.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your passion for TailorCare's mission and explain how your actuarial expertise in value-based care can drive growth.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on SQL, Python, actuarial modeling, statistical analysis, and predictive analytics. Be ready to discuss your experience with claims, utilization, and pricing data.
- Demonstrate cultural fit: Emphasize your collaborative spirit, problem-solving abilities, and experience in fast-paced startup environments. Showcase your understanding of TailorCare's remote-first culture.
- Network with the team: Connect with current TailorCare employees on LinkedIn to gain insights into the company culture and the Associate Actuary role.
Technical preparation
Master complex SQL queries for data extraction.,Develop Python scripts for actuarial modeling.,Practice building and validating pricing models.,Understand healthcare claims and utilization data.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex actuarial problem you solved.,How do you collaborate with non-actuarial teams?,Share an example of improving a process.,How do you handle ambiguity in a startup?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for an Associate Actuary at TailorCare?
- As an Associate Actuary at TailorCare, you will focus on developing and refining pricing models, establishing risk mitigation strategies, creating and maintaining actuarial models for pricing and financial analysis, and interpreting complex healthcare data. You'll also be involved in VBC financial reporting, including IBNR estimates, and collaborating closely with the growth team.
- What technical skills are essential for the Associate Actuary role at TailorCare?
- Essential technical skills for this Associate Actuary position include strong programming abilities in SQL, with Python or R being highly preferred. Expertise in actuarial modeling, statistical analysis, predictive analytics, and Excel for complex script and report development is also crucial. Familiarity with claims, provider, member, and encounter data analysis is key.
- Does TailorCare require specific actuarial certifications for the Associate Actuary position?
- Yes, TailorCare requires candidates for the Associate Actuary role to hold the Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) designation. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field is also a requirement.
- What kind of experience is TailorCare looking for in an Associate Actuary candidate?
- TailorCare is seeking an Associate Actuary with a minimum of 4-7 years of actuarial experience in the healthcare sector. Key areas of experience include pricing, claims trending, utilization management, underwriting, and benefits analytics. Experience with value-based care deals is considered a plus.
- What is the work arrangement for the Associate Actuary role at TailorCare?
- TailorCare operates as a remote-first company. While the corporate office is in Nashville, this Associate Actuary position offers the flexibility of a remote work arrangement, with options for a hybrid model in Nashville if preferred.
- How does TailorCare support its employees' professional development for an Associate Actuary?
- TailorCare supports professional development by offering opportunities to work on challenging projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to a high-growth startup. They value continuous improvement of models to meet evolving needs, which fosters skill development. Additionally, the company offers comprehensive benefits and fair compensation to support employee well-being and future goals.