Actuary I -Remote

Acturhire; United States; Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telecommuting options

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Community matching program

Benefits overview access

Job summary

Symetra's Annuities Actuarial Financial Reporting team seeks a dynamic actuarial professional to join us. The role evolves with the team's needs and involves hands-on work on high-impact projects, including reserves setting and model enhancements.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, 6–9 years of annuity actuarial experience, ASA designation, and Python/SQL/Snowflake skills. We offer hybrid work, strong benefits, and opportunities to contribute across periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with strong quantitative background.
• 6-9 years of annuity actuarial experience; Principles Based Reserving and FAS133 experience preferred.
• ASA designation required.
• Python and SQL/Snowflake experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set STAT and GAAP reserves in accordance with latest regulation requirements.
• Maintain and enhance deferred annuities financial reporting models. Include month-end pipeline data generation, modeling, review, and journal entries.
• Collaborate with experience study team in developing and implementing actuarial assumptions.
• Support ad-hoc projects including building and improving actuarial analysis reports and data modernization projects.

Skills

Python

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree

ASA designation

Tools

SQL/Snowflake

Job description

About the role

The Annuities Actuarial Financial Reporting team is seeking a dynamic and results-driven actuarial professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fluid environment where the role and responsibility can change as the team's needs evolve, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and be ready to roll up their sleeves to tackle hands‑on work. This role offers the opportunity to work on high‑impact projects that may evolve from period to period.

What you will do

• Set STAT and GAAP reserves in accordance with latest regulation requirements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain and enhance deferred annuities financial reporting models. This includes maintaining and improving the month‑end pipeline: data generation, modeling, review, and journal entries.
• Collaborate with experience study team in developing and implementing actuarial assumptions.
• Support other ad‑hoc projects including but not limited to, building and improving actuarial analysis reports, leading actuarial data modernization projects.

Who you are

• Bachelors degree or equivalent with strong quantitative background including college level mathematics.
• 6-9 years of annuity related actuarial experience. Principles Based Reserving and FAS133 experience preferred.
• ASA designation required
• Experience with Python, SQL/Snowflake database skill preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative in uncertain or evolving situations

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
• Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Salary Range: $117,000 - $150,000 plus eligibility for annual bonus programs

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 perspective, 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.

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.

Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements:

As a remote‑first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection:

• 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.

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.

Failure to comply with verification procedures may result from:

• Disqualification from the recruitment process
• Withdrawal of a job offer
• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered