Actuary I – Workforce Benefits Valuation

The Actuary I position supports valuation and risk management activities for Symetra’s workforce benefits business. This role develops actuarial models, performs experience studies, analyzes insurance risk, and collaborates with business partners to improve predictive analytics and reserve methodologies.

The position is part of Symetra’s actuarial program and involves advanced quantitative analysis, automation initiatives, business modeling, financial forecasting, and risk assessment. Successful candidates will leverage actuarial expertise, data analysis skills, and insurance industry knowledge to support strategic decision-making and financial performance.

### Key Responsibilities

* Develop actuarial valuation models
* Perform risk management analysis
* Conduct experience studies
* Refine actuarial assumptions
* Support reserve calculations
* Perform predictive analytics
* Automate reporting processes
* Improve data governance practices
* Analyze insurance risk exposure
* Collaborate with business stakeholders
* Provide actuarial insights to leadership
* Mentor junior actuarial professionals

### Requirements

* Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field
* ASA designation required
* 6–9 years actuarial experience
* Strong analytical skills
* Advanced Excel proficiency
* Insurance industry knowledge
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to solve complex actuarial problems

### Preferred Qualifications

* FSA designation
* SQL experience
* Python experience
* Automation experience
* Process improvement experience
* Advanced actuarial modeling experience

### Benefits

* Fully remote opportunities
* Hybrid work options
* 401(k) with company match
* Immediate vesting
* Annual bonus eligibility
* Paid holidays
* Vacation and sick time
* Professional development support
* Actuarial exam support

### Phone Level Breakdown

* Data analysis: High
* Modeling and valuation: High
* Reporting and analytics: High
* Team collaboration: Moderate
* Customer interaction: None

### Best Fit For

Candidates with experience in actuarial science, insurance valuation, financial modeling, risk management, predictive analytics, workforce benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, and statistical analysis.