Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This role will be responsible for supporting Optum Care in business combinations and strategic growth initiatives by assisting in the evaluation and execution of healthcare services mergers, acquisitions, and partnership opportunities in the western United States. The Analyst will work closely with teammates and leaders across all functions of the business, including strategy, finance, and operations. The Analyst will collaborate with a group of highly motivated teammates and be expected to successfully manage simultaneous work streams and effectively communicate analysis results among the team and with senior executives.

This position is hybrid; the on-site time will be spent at Optum’s corporate office located in El Segundo, CA. Candidate is expected to be on-site between 2-4 days per week. Candidate must be willing to travel to the office when required for intermittent meetings. Position also requires 10% - 20% travel within area.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide analytic support in planning and executing acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives spanning all facets of the process, including assessment, due diligence, and closing
• Complete valuation analysis and financial modeling using the discounted cash flow method, while leveraging precedent transactions and comparable industry metrics, among other details
• Perform rigorous analysis of operational and financial impact of potential transactions
• Participate in and prepare for meetings and due diligence sessions with target company management and external advisors (e.g., investment bankers, lawyers, and accountants)
• Support financial and operational due diligence analysis of target companies and identify and resolve key deal issues
• Support deal team and other leaders in developing and presenting executive-level memoranda, presentations, and detailed financial analysis to share with senior leadership
• Research, review, and screen potential acquisition and partnership opportunities
• Support ad hoc projects (e.g., analysis of prospect pipeline, tracking of prior investments, etc.) and other administrative tasks to enhance the group’s infrastructure and connectivity with operations
• Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value 

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience from M&A group at an investment bank, corporate development department, or other related finance experience
• Experience in the following areas:
  • Direct transaction / valuation experience
  • Building and interpreting valuation models, including discounted cash flow and other returns analysis
  • Detailed knowledge of financial statements and valuation methodologies, with ability to create detailed financial and operational models with zero defects
  • Working knowledge of standard accounting practices and statistical techniques
  • Understands the strategic and operational implications of financial analysis
  • Preparing, reading, and interpreting financial statements
  • Solid quantitative and analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience with transactions, physician group acquisitions or adjacent experience in the managed care environment
• High energy and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with many stakeholders

California Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.