Actuary I

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as anActuary I!

About the Role

As an Actuary I, you'll initiate, organize, direct, and analyze actuarial research and projects. In this specific role you'll work across teams, deliver high profile financial results and analysis, work with Actuarial models and lead process improvements. May supervise analysts and actuarial students.

What you will do

• Serve as a key contributor to our European Embedded Value (EV) framework, including Value of New Business (VNB) review, monitoring, and delivery.
• Support model review and the consolidation of cash flow testing and EV results across life and annuity blocks.
• Act as a liaison to external auditors and Sumitomo Life, communicating complex financial results with clarity and professionalism.
• Support critical year-end activities, including Blue Book reporting and regulatory memos.
• Champion modernization efforts by simplifying and automating workbooks and streamlining processes.
• Collaborate across the Actuarial department, including with the Product Lines, Bermuda, Asset Management, ERM and Tax.
• Support strategic analysis with senior leadership that taps into enterprise-wide results.
• Mentor and support junior actuarial talent; review their work and help develop their technical and professional skills.

What we offer you

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Salary Range:$103,300 - $172,200 plus eligibility for annual bonus programs

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with strong quantitative background including college level mathematics.
• ASA designation required; progressing toward or attained FSA preferred (7-8 actuarial exams).
• 4+ years of actuarial experience with life or annuity insurance products.
• Strong understanding of actuarial modeling and financial reporting concepts.
• Proven ability to analyze complex results independently, with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable interacting with senior leaders, external auditors, and global partners.
• Experienced in cross-department collaboration and communicating technical topics to non-technical audiences.
• Passionate about process improvement and automation.
• Committed to professional development and mentoring others.
• Highly skilled in the use of spreadsheets and actuarial modeling software. Experience with MG-ALFA.
• Proficiency in SQL/Snowflake or Python is a plus.
• High school diploma required.

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and removing barriers.

We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts Here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products-and operate our company-to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers

Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

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