Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategic Finance to join our Finance team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform & a focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselvesone that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role

The Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategic Finance is a pivotal leadership role responsible for in-depth analysis of inorganic targets, strategic insights related to Oscars overall business, & sophisticated financial analysis. This role is responsible for orchestrating & executing all analytical & financial modeling for inorganic growth opportunities, while directly assisting in negotiations of acquisitions. The VP has significant, direct interaction & influence with the Management & Operating Committees of the company, ensuring the business is strategically positioned for future growth through M&A & also tracking against its financial targets.

You will report to the SVP, Deputy CFO.

Work Location:

Oscar is a blended work culture where everyone, regardless of work type or location, feels connected to their teammates, our culture & our mission.

If you live within commutable distance to our New York City office (in Hudson Square), our Tempe office (off the 101 at University Dr), or our Los Angeles office (in Marina Del Rey), you will be expected to come into the office at least two days each week. Otherwise, this is a remote / work-from-home role.

You must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Note, this list of states is subject to change. #LI-Remote

Pay Transparency:

The base pay for this role is: $255,200 - $334,950 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program, company equity grants & annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Development & Deal Execution:
  
  • Provide Finance oversight for all end-to-end deal execution (mergers & acquisitions, strategic partnerships, etc.) steps including financial modeling, valuation, & analytical due diligence for potential mergers, acquisitions, & strategic partnerships.
  • Directly assist in the negotiation of acquisition terms, leveraging deep financial insights & strategic understanding.
  • Drive the corporate development pipeline, from initial target identification & evaluation to integration planning.
  • Manage relationships with all external parties including consultants, investment banks, & financial advisors.
• Operating Plan Development & Strategic Alignment:
  • Lead the development & ongoing management of the multi-year enterprise-wide Operating Plan, ensuring alignment with the overarching enterprise Strategic Plan.
  • Monitor & report on progress against key Operating Plan metrics, owning the Operating Committee agendas & driving critical follow-ups to completion with executive stakeholders.
• Advanced Financial & Capital Modeling:
  • Lead sophisticated, long-term, enterprise-wide financial & capital modeling efforts to inform & influence strategic decisions related to future growth initiatives, capital allocation, & inorganic opportunities.
• Strategic Initiative Evaluation & Due Diligence:
  • Provide comprehensive quantitative & qualitative evaluations of strategic growth initiatives, including new market entries & business lines, in close partnership with the Corporate Strategy team.
  • Conduct deep dives & scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making & validate potential inorganic opportunities.
• Executive Leadership & Influence:
  • Develop, mentor, & lead a high-performing Strategic Finance & Corporate Development team, fostering a culture of analytical rigor & strategic thinking.
  • Collaborate & influence effectively with executive business line owners, members of the Management Committee & Operating Committee, Board of Directors, & Finance Leadership to drive strategic outcomes.
• Compliance with all applicable laws & regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in analytical financial roles, with significant leadership responsibilities.
• 12+ years of demonstrated ability using expert financial modeling skills to effectively translate complex data into actionable insights, robust strategies, & comprehensive financial plans, particularly in a corporate development context.
• 8+ years of significant corporate development experience, including direct involvement in M&A financial modeling, valuation, & negotiation.
• 7+ years of experience collaborating, influencing, & presenting at the executive level, including direct interaction with C-suite & Board members.

Bonus Points

• Experience in similar roles in strategy consulting, financial services, or insurance industries (ex: private equity, venture capital, investment banking)
• Strong preference for healthcare industry experience & deep market knowledge.
• Advanced degrees or professional designations, such as an MBA or CFA.