SVP & Corporate Actuary - Remote

Symetra is seeking an accomplished actuarial executive to serve as SVP & Corporate Actuary , providing enterprise leadership across actuarial modeling, statutory valuation, international reporting, and actuarial governance while helping shape the strategic and financial future of the organization. About the role Reporting to the Chief Actuary, this highly visible executive will provide strategic oversight of Symetra 's enterprise actuarial infrastructure, including enterprise modeling, statutory valuation, experience studies, international reporting, and the Office of the Appointed Actuary. The role serves as a critical bridge between actuarial insight and enterprise decision-making, helping shape financial strategy, capital management, regulatory compliance, and long-term growth.

This is an ideal role for an accomplished leader who excels at influencing strategy, developing high-performing teams, and modernizing actuarial capabilities through innovation, analytics, and technology. Leading through senior actuarial leaders, you will provide strategic direction across: Enterprise Modeling Experience Studies International Reporting including European Embedded Value and International Capital Standards Office of the Appointed Actuary Actuarial Governance A key focus of this role is advancing next-generation actuarial capabilities through automation, modern data platforms, advanced analytics, and AI while enhancing the strategic value actuarial brings to enterprise decision-making. What You will Do Enterprise Strategy & Executive Partnership 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

. 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.

Actuarial Transformation, Innovation & Modernization Champion the modernization of enterprise actuarial capabilities and operating models. Accelerate adoption of automation, advanced analytics, AI, and modern modeling technologies. Drive scalable, enterprise-wide technology, data, and process solutions that improve efficiency, governance, and decision support.

Challenge existing paradigms and drive organizational change that improves how actuarial insights are developed, communicated, and applied across the enterprise. Organizational Leadership & Talent Development Lead a highly visible organization of actuarial professionals through a team of experienced leaders, fostering strategic thinking, enterprise perspective, and business partnership capabilities. Establish clear priorities, accountability, and decision-making frameworks.

Strengthen succession planning and develop the next generation of actuarial leadership. Promote collaboration and alignment across actuarial functions and enterprise stakeholders. Enterprise Oversight & Governance 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.

Executive Communication & Influence Translate complex actuarial and financial concepts into actionable insights for executive and board audiences. Build credibility through sound judgment, transparency, and strategic thinking. Represent corporate actuarial perspectives in governance forums, executive discussions, and key external relationships.

What Success Looks Like Executive leaders view actuarial insights as essential inputs to strategic and capital decisions. Modernized actuarial capabilities enable stronger balance sheet analysis, governance, and enterprise decision support. A highly aligned organization operates with strong leadership, accountability, and collaboration.

Enterprise modeling and analytics provide timely, decision-ready insights. Trusted partnerships are established across executive leadership and key stakeholders. Strong leadership pipelines and succession plans create long-term organizational strength.

Why Work at Symetra Here’s what some of our employees have to say about why they 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., VP Internal Sales “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 What we offer you