Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Experience Studies Team as a Retirement Actuary II!

About the role

The Experience Studies Team is responsible for monitoring mortality and lapse experience, setting liability assumptions, and producing various ad-hoc analyses for both Life and Retirement divisions. We are seeking an experienced actuary with a strong background in annuities to enhance our team.

In this role, you will apply your expertise and technical skills to analyze data, make recommendations, and offer valuable insights based on your experience. Your work will support management and involve collaboration with different teams, with a focus on fixed deferred and indexed annuities.

In this role you will:

Conduct advanced data analysis to determine trends and provide actionable insights.
Develop and recommend assumptions for mortality and lapse experience.
Produce various ad-hoc analyses to support the Retirement division.
Collaborate with pricing, valuation and finance actuarial teams to improve assumptions in actuarial models for fixed deferred and indexed annuities.
Improve processes and create efficiencies with reporting, documentation, and transparency.
Communicate complex insights effectively to internal business partners, Senior Leadership, and Executives.

What we offer you

“If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place to work. If you dont want to put in the effort to learn the industry and become a student of the business (it takes real effort!), there are easier places to work.” Cris H. AVP Internal Sales, Training and Development

“Symetra is inclusive of all employees regardless of their personal differences.” Darrell J. Actuary III

At Symetra, we prioritize learning and provide various resources like the Student of the Business courses, sponsorship for professional certifications, and helpful colleagues who are always ready to teach and answer questions.Financial Reporting Lead Senior Analyst

Benefits and Perks

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: $121,300 - $202,200 plus eligibility for the company annual bonus program.

Your education, skills and experience

High School Diploma or equivalent experience is required.
Bachelors degree or equivalent with a strong quantitative background including college-level mathematics is required.
FSA with 5-10 years of experience or career ASA with 15+ years of experience.
5+ years of insurance-related actuarial experience is required.
Solid experience with fixed deferred or indexed annuity type products and related regulations, through valuation, pricing, or experience studies type of work.
Strong analytical and technical skills - Excel, SQL, or Python are all a plus!
Ability to communicate complex insights effectively to internal business partners, Senior Leadership, and Executives.
Commitment to self-development and advanced industry and technical knowledge.

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 that helps people achieve their financial goals and have confidence in the future. We value transparency and sustainability, providing competitive products and clear communication. Our commitment to DEI means we support our communities and prioritize financial freedom for all.

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

Work Authorization

This role does not offer employer work visa sponsorship or support. Applicants need to be authorized to work in the United States at hire and throughout their employment.

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