Actuarial Executive Development Program, Actuarial Senior Analyst - Hybrid

Start your actuarial career by developing the technical expertise, critical thinking, and business perspective needed to help shape better healthcare decisions. The Actuarial Executive Development Program (AEDP) at The Cigna Group is a premier early‑career pathway designed to develop ambitious, analytically driven actuarial professionals into future business leaders. Through meaningful work, rotational experiences, and strong exam and mentorship support, AEDP Associates build both technical depth and strategic perspective while making a real impact in healthcare.

Outcomes & Impact of AEDP Associates

• Deliver analytical insights that inform pricing, reserving, forecasting, and risk decisions across healthcare and pharmacy businesses.

• Translate complex data and actuarial analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for business partners.

• Own meaningful projects end‑to‑end, from problem framing through execution and communication of results.

• Apply actuarial judgment to real‑world business questions, balancing precision, risk, and practical decision‑making.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners and actuarial peers to drive better outcomes for customers and the business.

• Continuously grow technical, business, and leadership capabilities through rotations, feedback, and formal development.

AEDP Program Highlights

• 18–24-month rotations, aligned to personal development and business need

• Large community of actuarial members and program alumni committed to your success through mentorship, networking, and inclusion-based initiatives. 

• Actuarial exam support includes paid exam fees, study materials, study time, and exam raises. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, data analytics, or a related field.

• 0–2 years of relevant actuarial, analytical, or quantitative experience (internships and co‑ops included).

• Minimum 3.2 GPA

• At least one SOA exam successfully completed

• Uses data to solve real‑world problems, think through trade‑offs, and connect analysis to business impact.

• Comfortable working with data and modern analytical tools, including strong Excel skills, and exposure to Python, R, SQL, AI‑enabled tools, or other emerging technologies to support analysis and drive actionable insights.

• Shows an understanding of business and financial fundamentals, connects analysis to business impact, and is eager to learn how actuarial work supports decision‑making.

• Communicates clearly, collaborates effectively, and works well across teams by listening actively and contributing thoughtfully.

• Demonstrates early leadership potential by taking ownership, thinking strategically, embracing innovation, and influencing outcomes in changing or ambiguous environments with a desire to grow into leadership roles

• Exposure to healthcare, insurance, or financial services environments is preferred.

• This position is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa support including H-1B or CPT/OPT/STEM, etc., now or in the future.  

Additional Information:   

• Location: This position is based in one of the following office locations: Austin, TX; Bloomfield, CT; Denver, CO; Franklin, TN; or Philadelphia, PA.

• Work Schedule: Hybrid workplace: A collaborative on-site work environment with the flexibility to work remotely two days per week. All associates are encouraged to come into the office regularly for collaboration, connection and networking opportunities. 

• Recruitment Process: The recruitment process is all conducted via live video including a screen with a recruiter, a first round interview, and a final round consisting of multiple interviews with actuarial leadership.

• Pre‑Employment Requirements: Selected candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment tasks approximately 45 days prior to the program start date. Completion of the drug test requires availability within the United States during this timeframe.

• Work Authorization: This position is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa support including H-1B or CPT/OPT/STEM, etc., now or in the future.  

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 75,000 - 125,000 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance.  Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.