You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
DentaQuest manages dental and vision benefits for more than 33 million Americans. Our outcomes-based, cost-effective solutions are designed for Medicaid and CHIP, Medicare Advantage, small and large businesses, and individuals. With a focus on prevention and value, we aim to make quality care accessible to improve the oral health of all.
You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
Position Details:
This position provides support to the actuarial pricing area for various analytics exercises in support of Sun Life’s Government Dental products. This includes building and maintaining systems, databases, and reporting capabilities to enhance pricing effectiveness and support the ongoing needs of the business.
The Sun Life Actuarial Student Program is designed for aspiring actuarial professionals and supports the continuing development of our actuarial community by promoting an environment conducive to a student's successful passing of actuarial exams and skill development.
What’s it like to work at Sun Life?
You’ll find it dynamic and highly professional; collaborative and supportive. We encourage career mobility. Sun Life is also a socially responsible employer, supporting the communities in which we live and work, with a globally recognized commitment to the environment and sustainability.
Benefits of the program include a competitive allotment of paid study time, financial incentives for passing exams, exam fee reimbursement and the opportunity to rotate assignments in different parts of the organization. Students are able to rotate into different assignments every 18-24 months for as long as they are a member in good standing.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist in studies and analysis of overall block profitability, and pricing analysis. This includes client level pricing requests as well as product level pricing exercises.
Summarize and model dental claims and premium information using SQL, Excel, Power BI, and other programming tools
Assist with development of reporting metrics to provide information to senior management; and help influence strategic decision making
Continually seek ways to improve efficiency of processes
Establish framework of data governance
Requirements:
Prior full-time actuarial experience (preferably 2 to 4 years)
Have passed two to four Society of Actuaries exams and commitment to pursuing Fellowship with the SOA
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree program, preferably focused in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science or related field
Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable dealing with a broad range of stake holders
Ability to think creatively for new and improved solutions and to translate complex, abstract concepts and theory
Analytical, problem-solving and conceptual thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Excel/VBA
Computer programming skills
Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven’t checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you.
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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life
Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more
Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account
A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture
Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S.
Named as a “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work” two years running
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary Range: $80,100 - $120,200
At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.
We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.
Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email thebrightside@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
Actuarial
03/04/2025
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran
