SVP & Corporate Actuary - Remote

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If you would like to report suspicious recruiting activity or potential fraud please .- Relevant skills and experience will be listed so you know why those jobs are a match* Enterprise Modeling* Experience Studies* International Reporting including European Embedded Value and International Capital Standards* Office of the Appointed Actuary* Actuarial Governance* Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Actuary, CFO, and senior executives on financial performance, risk & capital management, and strategic decision-making.* Provide an enterprise perspective that connects actuarial insights to long-term value creation.* Support major strategic initiatives, including corporate transactions, capital strategy, and enterprise planning.* Build strong partnerships across Finance, Actuarial, Data & IT, offshore Bermuda team, Investments, Risk, and business divisions.* Lead the day-to-day actuarial relationship with Sumitomo Life and support international reporting requirements.* Serve as a key enterprise voice on actuarial implications affecting the balance sheet, capital position, earnings, and long-term financial performance.* Translate complex actuarial, valuation, and capital concepts into actionable business insights for executive leaders and non-actuarial stakeholders.* Provide strategic oversight of enterprise actuarial modeling, statutory valuation, experience studies, international reporting, and the Office of the Appointed Actuary, ensuring high-quality analysis and sound governance across the enterprise.* Ensure strong governance, effective controls, and high-quality actuarial decision support.* Support regulatory, rating agency, and parent company reporting obligations while maintaining appropriate actuarial independence and accountability.* Partner closely with Finance, Investments, and Risk Management leaders to advance asset-liability management (ALM), capital optimization, financial projections & estimates, and enterprise balance sheet insights.*\"We're big enough to make an impact on the country, but small enough to care and know who you are and what you're contributing to the organization. All new ideas are welcome!\" - Stephanie F., VP Customer Service & Operations***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.For more information about our careers visit:**Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements:**As a remote-first organization with a cameras-on culture, reliable internet connectivity is important to how we connect, collaborate, and serve our customers. To support 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.When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.**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 in:* Disqualification from the recruitment process* Withdrawal of a job offer* Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered**Who You Are*** 15+ years of actuarial experience, including significant leadership of senior actuarial professionals.* Deep expertise across life insurance and annuity actuarial disciplines, including valuation, financial reporting, enterprise modeling, capital management, and regulatory oversight required.* FSA and MAAA required.* Bachelor's degree typically in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or Finance, or a high school diploma with FSA required.* Deep understanding of U.S. statutory valuation, actuarial reporting requirements, and the governance responsibilities associated with appointed actuary functions.* Demonstrated ability to communicate company financial results, balance sheet dynamics, and actuarial implications to executive and non-actuarial audiences.* Experience leading enterprise actuarial functions within a life insurance and annuity organization.* An accomplished actuarial executive who combines technical depth, strategic vision, and exceptional leadership.* A proven leader of leaders with experience building, developing, and empowering high-performing actuarial teams.* A strategic thinker who connects actuarial insights to financial performance, capital management, risk, and business strategy.* An experienced change agent who has led modernization, transformation, or large-scale organizational initiatives.* Passionate about leveraging technology, analytics, automation, and AI to drive business value.* International reporting, parent company relationships, or global actuarial coordination experience preferred.* Familiarity with Bermuda regulatory frameworks, European Embedded Value, Asset Adequacy Analysis, and international capital standards preferred.* Ability to travel approximately 10-15% annually.**Travel:****Required Training & Professional Development**All newly hired people leaders with direct reports are required to complete a comprehensive leadership development program within their first year. This program includes both virtual and in-person training. The in-person sessions will take place at Symetra's corporate headquarters in Bellevue, Washington. *Symetra covers all travel and accommodation expenses.***Reasonable Accommodations**Symetra is committed to providing equitable access to all job-related responsibilities, including required travel. If reasonable accommodations are needed for travel, Symetra's HR department will work to provide appropriate solutions in alignment with individual needs and company policies.**Work #J-18808-Ljbffr Symetra Financial Corporation