Actuary

Let’s change healthcare together! 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. About the role 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 enhancementsPerform pricing analysis for new and renewing business, ensuring consistency with actuarial standards and internal guidelinesIdentify opportunities to improve rating accuracy, efficiency, and automation Renewals & Underwriting Support Lead actuarial components of the renewal process, including experience analysis and rate recommendationsPartner 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 initiativesDevelop and maintain recurring actuarial reports, dashboards, and summaries for leadership and internal stakeholdersTranslate complex actuarial results into clear, business-focused narratives Process Ownership & Improvement Independently manage actuarial workflows and timelines for assigned processesIdentify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement through better methodology, tooling, or automationEnsure 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 experienceStrong experience with actuarial pricing models and experience studiesHigh level of comfort working independently and owning end-to-end processesExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skillsStrong 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 businessAdvanced Excel skills; experience with SQL, Python, R, or similar analytical tools is a plusExperience in improving or redesigning actuarial processes or modelsComfort working in a fast-moving, evolving environment 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 compensationComprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage401(k) retirement plan with employer matchGenerous 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. Locations: Remote (United States)