Associate Director, Strategy and Innovation - Remote

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.

Optum Financial is a high-growth area within Optum and one of UnitedHealth Group's five growth pillars. In support of this growth, Optum Financial is expanding its Strategy & Business Development team. This position will support the current Sr Director, Strategy & Business Development in developing and driving strategy and inorganic growth across Optum Financial. This includes long-term and P&L-specific strategy projects, evaluation and due diligence of M&A targets, and partnership development. This role will play a pivotal role in supporting identifying and quantifying opportunity for organic and inorganic growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in business development, consulting, or investment banking and understands the healthcare industry.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supports strategy engagements across Optum Financial, including the development of industry landscapes, long-term strategy, and GTM strategy
• Supports the business development process, in conjunction with leadership team, to identify and assess potential M&A and partnership targets; includes researching target, understanding financial metrics, and developing strategic rationale
• Partners with key business unit/P&L leaders to drive both organic strategy projects and inorganic growth strategy
• Conduct market assessments and model total addressable market and specific strategic decision pathways
• Supports due diligence process for potential M&A through development of synergy assumptions, supporting synergy modeling, and providing core PMO to coordinate the deal team stakeholders and ensure deadlines are met
• Analyzes and understands key market trends and their implications to Optum Financial
• Partners with Platform Solutions team on the creation of any CBA (cost benefit analyses)

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:

• Undergraduate degree in business or related field
• 4+ years of experience in business development (partnerships, M&A), consulting, corporate development, or investment banking
• 2+ years of experience working with senior level leaders
• 2+ years of experience/expertise in fintech and/or healthcare
• 2+ years of experience doing advanced Powerpoint deck development
• 2+ years of excel experience with large data sets include: pivot tables, advanced formulas, and financial modeling (DCF-discounted cash flow, NPV, P&L/income statement, ROI/cost benefit analysis)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of UHC and other Optum businesses
• Demonstrated communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive projects to completion
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple teams and supporting functions

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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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 employers 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.

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