Actuary I - Workforce Benefits Valuation - Remote

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

 

About the role

The Benefits Actuarial department is looking for an actuary to join the team! We are an inclusive and flexible team that values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our area is responsible for the valuation and risk management of our $1.3B book of group life, disability, and supplemental health business. As a student in Benefits Actuarial, you will leverage your business knowledge and technical skills to advance our actuarial capabilities and output. This role will be part of the Symetra Actuarial Student Program with exam support, mentoring, and opportunities to rotate throughout the company’s actuarial departments.

 

Specific projects may include: improving our reserve and business modeling, and working with our business partners to improve our predictive and analytical tools. Our vision at Symetra is to create a world where people have more access to financial freedom; the benefits actuarial team plays a key role in ensuring we maintain a sustainable business where people matter. Our team members work across the country with options for working fully remotely or with a hybrid set up.

 

What you will do

• Develop and maintain actuarial models for benefits valuation and risk management.
• Apply advanced analytics techniques, including AI where appropriate, to perform experience studies and refine assumptions and models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of actuarial analysis.
• Drive automation of processes, strong data governance, and enhanced analytical capabilities in order to provide valuable insights to management.
• Commit to self-development, attaining industry knowledge, and passing actuarial exams to achieve actuarial designation.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior actuaries.

 

Why work at Symetra

 “I feel welcome and included at Symetra every day and I really believe you can be you at Symetra." - Megan H., Deputy Chief Compliance Officer 

 

"I am grateful to be here and I know how blessed I am to work for a company that truly cares about me as a person". - Nancy R., Sr. Investment Fund Analyst

 

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: $117,000 – $195,100 plus eligibility for annual bonus programs