Actuary Associate II - Remote

Symetra is hiring an Actuarial Associate II to run the monthly fixed indexed annuity valuation model and make sure financial results come out on time and accurately. The job also involves building model improvements and doing deeper analysis to support business decisions and process changes. It is a remote role open to candidates in the United States, and it fits someone with a few years of annuity actuarial work behind them who is still taking exams.

What you will do

• Run the monthly fixed indexed annuity valuation model and ensure timely, accurate financial results.
• Develop and implement model enhancements.
• Perform in-depth analyses to support business insights and process improvements.
• Assist with product development, financial reporting, management reporting, experience studies, and actuarial research.
• Prepare reports and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and other actuarial software.
• Keep building your own knowledge and pass actuarial exams toward an actuarial designation.

What they are looking for

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a strong quantitative background, including college-level mathematics. A high school diploma is required.
• 2 to 6 years of annuity-related actuarial experience.
• 3 to 5 actuarial exams.
• A basic understanding of annuity products.
• Proven ability to hit due dates and a strong sense of accountability.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Preferred: experience with Python, SQL/Snowflake, or other actuarial modeling software.

Pay and benefits

The salary range is USD 87,900 to 146,500 per year, plus eligibility for annual bonus programs.

Symetra offers flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements. The 401(k) plan has immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%. Paid time away includes vacation, sick time, flex days, and ten paid holidays. The company also matches charitable giving so employees can double their impact in their communities.

Remote work requirements

Symetra is a remote-first organization with internet standards for employees. The minimum speed is 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload. The connection must be fiber, cable, or DSL. Satellite, cellular broadband including hotspots, other wireless technology, and wired dial-up are not allowed. Applicants are asked to test their internet speed and confirm it meets or exceeds the standard when applying.

Work authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain that authorization throughout employment.

Hiring process

After the initial phone screen, candidates are required to be on video for all interviews. Symetra takes steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, for example through a false identity. Failing to comply with verification procedures can lead to disqualification from the process, withdrawal of a job offer, or termination of employment and other criminal or civil remedies if fraud is discovered.

About Symetra

Symetra is a national financial services company that helps people work toward their financial goals. The company says its work is guided by Value, Transparency, and Sustainability, and that it aims to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. Employees describe a culture that challenges people while putting them at ease, where failure is treated as part of learning and people feel they can be themselves at work.