Careers at Optum. Just because you’re just starting out, it doesn’t mean you can’t be way ahead. It’s all a matter of starting in the right place; an industry shaping place that’s far, far ahead of the field. Optum is a leading health services and innovation company dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone. With more than 94,000 people collaborating worldwide, Optum combines people, technology, data and action to improve the delivery, quality and efficiency of health care. Join Optum and discover how much your ideas can matter. It’s an awesome start to your life’s best work.(sm)

As a key member of our fast-paced Corporate Development team, this position would put you at the forefront of a number of merger and acquisition projects, providing extensive exposure to key executive personnel throughout our organization and the opportunity to develop industry experience across all facets of the healthcare landscape. Optum has completed over 100 transactions since 2000 and will continue to be an active investor in driving its health services growth strategy as it adapts to an evolving healthcare landscape.

Optum Corporate Development hires the best and the brightest because this not just any entry-level role. Every day will be different and you will be challenged to work at your full capacity in an ever changing environment. If you like learning as you go, taking initiative to work on the smallest to largest of tasks, and taking responsibility for the work product that will go to the C-suite, this is the role for you. We are seeking confident, articulate professionals with strong communication and analytical skills to join our team. Multiple opportunities are available with start dates in January or June 2018.

This full-time position will be available starting in Summer 2018

UnitedHealth Group is not able to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position

Primary Responsibilities:

• Preparing and analyzing financial models
• Researching M&A candidates, including qualitative, financial and valuation analyses
• Organizing and conducting due diligence on potential acquisition targets
• Working as a key liaison to business segments, transaction advisors and acquisition targets
• Executing special projects

Required Qualifications:

• Currently in final year of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business administration or related field from an accredited college / university or obtained degree within the last 12 months; coursework to obtain degree must be completed prior to start of employment. Degree must be awarded and verified within 6-8 weeks following the commencement date at your school
• Minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA required, 3.50 or above preferred
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)
• Exceptional problem solving and communication skills
• Some knowledge of financial modeling and valuation techniques
• Intense intellectual curiosity and ability to learn quickly outside of a classroom setting
• Comfort with team-based work
• Willingness to work significant hours in a challenging and fast-paced workplace

• Career Growth and Development: Every year UnitedHealth Group becomes more diversified, more expansive and more global.
• Innovative Solutions: UnitedHealth Group is a leader in innovation that impacts the quality, accessibility, and affordability of care across the globe.
• Performing Intensely: Join UnitedHealth Group and you’ll be part of the team that is out to shape change in a health care system where change is a daily occurrence. We work with a sense of drive and intensity that asks you to bring your “A game” every day.
• Personal Empowerment: What kind of strategy makes sense for a company that’s out to hire the most talented, energetic, intelligent and passionate people on the planet? This one: give them ambitious goals. Then provide the tools, the resources and the autonomy that empower them to drive results.
• Recognizing Contributions: When you join UnitedHealth Group your performance will be recognized and rewarded by those who direct your work and who share your challenges. You’ll be part of a team that’s looking out for one another, giving high fives and aiming together for the next ambitious achievement.

A Fortune 6 company, we're focused on helping people live healthier lives while making the health system work better for everyone. Here, we seek to empower people with the information, guidance and tools to make personal health choices. We work harder and we aim higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And, at the end of the day, we’re doing a lot of good for more than 142 million people worldwide.