About Symetra Financial

Symetra Financial is a leading insurance and financial services company dedicated to providing innovative solutions in life insurance, retirement products, and employee benefits. Headquartered in the United States, Symetra serves millions of customers with a commitment to financial security and personalized service. As a trusted name in the industry, Symetra combines stability with growth opportunities, focusing on retirement annuities, fixed indexed annuities, and comprehensive benefits administration. The company fosters a collaborative culture where employees thrive, backed by strong leadership and a forward-thinking approach to actuarial and financial strategies.

Role Overview

Join Symetra Financial as Vice President, Sr. Actuary in this fully remote leadership position within the Retirement Actuarial Group. Reporting to the SVP of Retirement Actuarial, you will spearhead financial reporting and reinsurance efforts, presenting quarterly results to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal role emphasizes continuous process improvement, profitability analysis, financial planning, and reinsurance optimization. With approximately 40% of time on recurring duties, 20% on projects, and 40% on management, you will drive Symetra's retirement division toward financial excellence amid expansion.

Key Responsibilities

As VP, Sr. Actuary, your leadership will shape Symetra's actuarial operations:

• Direct actuarial valuation groups for the retirement division, adhering to US GAAP and US Statutory standards.
• Coordinate asset/liability modeling for principles-based reserving and Market Risk Benefits.
• Conduct monthly financial results analysis, owning explanations of actual-to-plan variances.
• Prepare the division’s financial and business plans, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Manage teams remotely, focusing on work review, employee development, and leadership across time zones.
• Oversee governance, controls, and improvements in financial reporting processes.
• Provide strategic input on reinsurance transactions, including offshore agreements, and optimize existing terms.
• Serve as the primary contact for reinsurance updates, audits, and compliance.

Qualifications & Requirements

Symetra seeks a seasoned actuarial leader with:

• FSA designation (required).
• Bachelor’s degree with strong quantitative background, preferably including college-level Mathematics (high school diploma minimum).
• 10+ years of insurance-related actuarial experience, including 2+ years with reinsurance.
• Fixed Indexed Annuity experience and deep knowledge of US GAAP FAS 133 and Statutory Actuarial Guidelines 33/35.
• Registered Indexed Annuity experience preferred.
• Mastery of insurance products, industry trends, and regulatory issues; recognized as an internal expert.
• Exceptional technical skills in spreadsheets, PowerPoint, data tools, actuarial modeling software, and asset modeling.
• Proven communication for executive presentations, remote team leadership, problem-solving, and process organization.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.

Why These Qualifications Matter

These credentials ensure you can navigate complex actuarial challenges, lead high-performing teams, and contribute to Symetra's profitability in retirement products and reinsurance strategies.

Benefits & Perks

Symetra offers competitive compensation and tailored benefits to support your professional and personal life:

• Salary range: $225,000 – $250,000, plus annual bonus and long-term incentive plan eligibility.
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and up to 6% company matching.
• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements.
• Generous paid time away: vacation, sick time, flex days, and 10 paid holidays.
• Community impact through company-matched donations, doubling your contributions.

Explore more in Symetra's Benefits Overview. Symetra's 'one-size-fits-all' avoidance means programs enhance life at work and home.

Career Growth

At Symetra, career advancement is real for those investing effort. As quoted by VP Cris H.: 'If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place... it takes real effort!' This VP role positions you for executive impact in retirement actuarial leadership, with opportunities to shape reinsurance, modeling, and regulatory strategies. Symetra's growth ensures your expertise drives national impact while enjoying personalized recognition, as noted by VP Stephanie F.: 'We're big enough to make an impact... small enough to care.' Professional development is prioritized, fostering mastery in insurance and finance.

Why Join Symetra

Symetra stands out in insurance and financial services by blending enterprise scale with personal touch. Focus on life insurance, retirement solutions like annuities, and employee benefits creates stable, rewarding careers. Remote flexibility, premium compensation, and a culture welcoming new ideas make it ideal for actuarial experts. Lead profitability analysis and reinsurance in a company prioritizing financial well-being and innovation. Employees praise the environment for learning, contribution, and balance—perfect for ambitious professionals in US GAAP/Statutory actuarial roles.

Role FAQs

Is this role fully remote?

Yes, fully remote within the United States, with proven ability to lead teams across time zones required.

What is the time allocation?

Approximately 40% recurring duties, 20% projects, 40% management including team development.

Are there presentation requirements?

Yes, prepare and present quarterly business results to CEO and Senior Leadership Team.

What salary can I expect?

$225,000–$250,000 base, plus bonus and LTIP; estimates include upside buffer based on sector rates.

Does Symetra support professional growth?

Absolutely—proven dedication to development is key, with resources for actuarial mastery.