Actuarial Intern
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
internship
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Columbia • South Carolina • United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Intern position utilized for training an active high school or college student towards an entry-role
- Responsibilities vary and are based upon the needs of the area and the experience of the incumbent at the time of employment
- This incumbent works under direct supervision and has responsibilities for performing entry-level tasks and for learning professional-level tasks relating to area operations
- May assist with the implementation of various activities and programs for assigned business units within the organization
- Participates in business unit/department training designed to help this position acquire applicable knowledge/skills in their area of study
- Completes area tasks that are conducive to learning the departmental procedures and applying industry/field best practices
- May communicate with other areas of the company
- May conduct research and analysis of various reports (monthly, quarterly, annually)
- Perform tasks that help in learning the business area and which provide an overall view of company operations
- Assist other staff members with everyday tasks to gain an understanding of business operations and workflow
- Completes other assigned area related tasks
- May identify areas of need improvement and communicates to management.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must have a minimum of 12 semester hours earned in the field(s) specified by the hiring area and must be currently enrolled in college and working towards obtaining at least a 4-year degree in the field(s) specified by the hiring area
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Analytical or critical thinking skills
- Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion
- Good planning and multi-tasking skills
- Strong listening skills and the ability to follow directions and ask questions to ensure a productive internship
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with strong emphasis on Excel (preferred)
- At least 1 year of general work, academic, or internship experience (preferred)
- Comfort working with numbers and spreadsheets, including sorting, collecting, and organizing data for analysis (preferred)
- Experience working with large datasets, pulling specific data points, and reorganizing information into new spreadsheets (preferred)
- Proficiency in Excel, including spreadsheet editing, formatting, and basic design (preferred)
- Exposure to or interest in data analytics, including analyzing trends and supporting business insights (preferred)
- Ability to manage changing priorities and contribute across multiple project types (preferred).
Benefits
- Subsidized health plans
- Dental and vision coverage
- 401k retirement savings plan with company match
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
- Education Assistance
- Service Recognition
- National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisdata analyticsExcelspreadsheetsreport analysisorganizational skillsattention to detailcritical thinkingconfidential information handlingmulti-tasking
Soft Skills
oral communicationwritten communicationlistening skillsfollowing directionsplanningdiscretionadaptabilityteam collaborationproblem-solvinginitiative
Certifications
High School Diploma4-year degree (in progress)