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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for optum financial in the United States is $23.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Optum Financial position, and why are they important?

To thrive in an Optum Financial role, candidates typically need a solid background in finance, healthcare administration, or business, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with financial management systems, data analytics tools, and industry-specific platforms such as SAP or Oracle is greatly valued. Outstanding analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help individuals excel in this environment. These abilities ensure the accurate management of financial operations, compliance with industry regulations, and effective collaboration within a large health services organization.

What are the common daily responsibilities in an Optum Financial position?

In an Optum Financial role, daily responsibilities often include managing financial transactions, analyzing data to support business decisions, preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with evolving healthcare financial regulations. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues across finance, operations, and healthcare teams to align financial strategies with organizational goals. The work environment is typically fast-paced and detail-oriented, offering opportunities to learn from industry experts and expand your skill set. This exposure makes it a valuable position for those interested in advancing within the healthcare finance sector.

What is an Optum Financial job?

An Optum Financial job typically involves working in healthcare financial services, supporting payment solutions, account management, and financial operations for healthcare providers and consumers. Roles may include customer support, financial analysis, claims processing, or product management. Employees help manage Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and other financial products. These positions require knowledge of healthcare finance, regulatory compliance, and customer service.

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Infographic showing various Optum Financial job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,576 per year, or $23.4 per hour.

SVP Sales - Optum Financial Commercial Payments & Communications

UnitedHealth Group

Eden Prairie, MN • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 6 days ago

UnitedHealth Group rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

189th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Optum is seeking a visionary, growth-oriented Senior Vice President (SVP) of Sales to lead our Commercial Payments business line and chart the future of Optum Payments across both Optum Financial and Optum Insight. You will own the overarching growth strategy, act as the enterprise rainmaker, and drive transformative business outcomes. In this high-impact role, you will lead a high-performing sales team, partnering closely with Relationship Management and Product teams to drive the business forward. You will work cross-functionally across various business segments-collaborating with Optum Market Presidents, Client Relationship Leaders, and Optum Financial Leadership-to push complex deals beyond Optum Financial forward. Working in lockstep with the GM of Commercial Payments and the Commercial General Manager, you will develop and execute compelling plans and strategies to grow our current sales pipeline 2-3x. If you are a seasoned executive with a proven history of selling to national payers, driving cross-segment strategy, and delivering complex, high-margin commercial wins, join us to redefine the future of health care financial technology.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Own the global growth and sales strategy for the Commercial Payments business, aligning business development goals with broader enterprise and market demands to triple (3x) the current sales pipeline
  • Lead and manage a high-performing sales team in close coordination with Relationship Management, Marketing, and Product leadership to align sales enablement with product capabilities and client success
  • Collaborate closely with the GM of Commercial Payments and the Commercial General Manager to design and execute business growth strategies and commercialize new solutions
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration across multiple business segments, working closely with Optum Market Presidents, Client Relationship Leaders, and Optum Financial Leadership to push complex deals forward
  • Act as the chief hunter and market rainmaker, personally orchestrating and closing landmark, complex commercial agreements with senior Payer executives and strategic partners
  • Chart the future of Optum Payments across both Optum Financial and Optum Insight by maintaining deep industry expertise and rapidly responding to market and regulatory trends. Understanding of core payments and communications market trends, product offerings, and market opportunities to drive the growth strategy
  • Represent the organization as a market thought leader and industry expert through active presence, speaking engagements, and executive-level industry forums
  • Formulate and execute a long-term technology and digital enablement strategy, championing the integration of advanced predictive analytics and AI-driven sales enablement systems to optimize market penetration
  • Partner directly with the GM, senior Finance and Marketing leaders to establish innovative pricing architectures, commercial margin targets, and high-impact value propositions

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:
  • 15+ years of enterprise growth, sales, or business development leadership experience
  • 8+ years of executive sales leadership experience, with a proven track record of building and managing high-performing, multi-tiered enterprise sales organizations
  • 5+ years of experience working cross-functionally across massive enterprise business segments (such as matrixed environments collaborating with Market Presidents, Client Relationship Leaders, and executive general managers) to close multi-segment deals
  • Experience in healthcare payer, fintech, or commercial payments sectors
  • Demonstrated track record of designing and executing strategic sales plans that successfully scaled a sales pipeline multi-fold (e.g., 3x growth target)
  • Proven experience managing high-level relationships with executive-level stakeholders (C-suite) across multiple national payers, channel partners, and critical external vendor partners
  • Experience partnering directly with GM, Finance and Marketing executives to design and execute enterprise-level commercial models and complex pricing structures

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree (MBA) or equivalent advanced business/healthcare degree
  • Demonstrated experience and results navigating and driving growth across internal business units
  • Active board memberships or leadership roles within key healthcare financial or payments industry associations
  • Visionary leadership capability with a documented history of leading large-scale organizational and high performing sales teams
  • Deep, existing relationships with national healthcare payer executives and UnitedHealthcare (UHC) senior leadership

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group ' s Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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