What are the responsibilities and job description for the Actuary Associate II - Remote position at Symetra?
Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Actuarial Associate II!
About the Role
This role is responsible for running the monthly fixed indexed annuity valuation model, ensuring timely and accurate financial results. The actuary will also develop and implement model enhancements and perform indepth analyses to support business insights and process improvements.
What you will do
- Assists with product development, financial reporting, management reporting, experience studies, and actuarial research.
- May prepare reports, maintain spreadsheets, databases, and other actuarial software.
- Commitment to self development, attaining industry knowledge, and passing actuarial exams to achieve actuarial designation.
Why work at Symetra
"Symetra will spoil you. There aren't many companies that will put as much effort into you being a success as Symetra. The culture will challenge you but simultaneously put you at ease. Failure is seen as integral to the learning process so there is less reason to be fearful of it." - Kerry S., Sr. Systems Analyst
"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
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:$87,900 - $146,500 plus eligibility for annual bonus programs
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent with strong quantitative background including college level mathematics.
- 2 to 6 years of annuity related actuarial experience.
- 3 to 5 actuarial exams.
- Proven ability to adhere to due dates and strong sense of accountability.
- Has a basic understanding of annuity products.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Preferred experience with Python, SQL/Snowflake and or other actuarial modeling software.
- High school diploma required.
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.
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.
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.
- Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
- Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
- Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.
- Disqualification from the recruitment process
- Withdrawal of a job offer
- Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered