AVP Actuary, RILA Pricing - Remote

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a RILA PricingAVP Actuary!

About the role

This position is expected to manage the RILA product pricing within the Retirement division. The overall scope of responsibilities will include determining product strategy in collaboration with other multi-disciplinary teams, monitoring the competitive landscape and determining rate setting practices for new policies and renewals, staying up-to-date with upcoming regulatory changes, pricing new innovative product features and communicating risks to senior management, and optimizing results. Will be aligned with Retirement Actuarial with support from junior actuarial staff and will frequently have meetings with senior management on strategic changes.

What you will do

• One of the lead actuaries within a division overseeing a major segment or function such as pricing/product development, financial reporting, modeling, and/or risk management.
• A lead member of the division actuarial team and may assist with division planning, and setting strategy for achievement of division goals.
• Approximately 80-85% of time spent on project and management work, including reviewing work & developing employees, and up to 15-20% on recurring work.

Why work at Symetra

"If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place to work. If you don't 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

"Symetra values learning. Symetra has so many resources - whether that is the Student of the Business courses, sponsorship of professional certifications, or just individual employees being so willing to teach and answer questions." Felicia D. - Financial Reporting Lead Senior 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:$151,300 - $252,100plus eligibility for annual bonus programs

Who you are

• Bachelors degree or equivalent with strong quantitative background including college level mathematics.
• 8+ years of insurance related actuarial experience. Typically 10+ years of experience.
• FSA required.
• Demonstrated, highly effective communication skills.
• Proactively communicates without prompting and independently drives action to address work needs.
• Communicates extensively with senior leadership and executive management.
• Familiarity with new types of tools that are available or that are being implemented to support actuarial work.
• Advanced knowledge of actuarial concepts and assumptions used for modeling, pricing, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrates this depth with quality advice and recommendations.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage major actuarial functions and small teams.
• Ability to solve complex actuarial problems independently in a multi-dimensional context.
• Demonstrated mastery of insurance/products and knowledgeable on industry info.
• Very experienced in a variety of company, industry, and regulatory actuarial issues.
• 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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