Symetra · 5 hours ago
Sr. ERM Program Manager - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $172K/yr
7+ years expSymetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals. They are seeking a Senior Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program Manager to lead and enhance the ERM program, partner with risk managers, and develop governance and risk management protocols that align with the company's strategic goals.
Financial ServicesHealth InsuranceInsuranceLife Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Takes the lead to draft, edit, update, socialize, and drive the implementation of current and new enterprise governance and risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures
Seeks necessary input and buy-in from subject matter experts
Enhances and is a champion of enterprise risk management at Symetra including the ERM Policy and Framework and the risk taxonomy
Drives partnerships with risk management functions and business unit leaders across the organization to identify and assess risks and related mitigation strategies
Maintains Symetra’s risk taxonomy, risk assessment framework, and other risk analyses including but not limited to Symetra’s climate risk assessment and segregation of duties assessment
Takes initiative to monitor the risk landscape and identify emerging risks and then escalates as needed to appropriate stakeholders
Develops and implements risk reporting to be presented at the executive level that provides a comprehensive view of risks facing Symetra and their relationship to tolerances and limits and Symetra’s strategy and vision
Prepares and in some cases presents risk management materials and reporting packages for key meetings and stakeholders including Enterprise Risk Committee meetings
Manages the preparation of Symetra’s annual Own Risk Solvency Assessment (ORSA) Report and coordinates with management and risk managers to gather their input
Oversees the annual corporate insurance renewal process, recommends changes to coverage as needed, and drives towards operational efficiency in related processes
Stays current with developments related to ERM, sharing knowledge with others and keeping team members and management appropriately updated on any findings and related recommendations
Takes a leadership role in ad-hoc projects and utilizes their background and network to facilitate coordination and collaboration between functions
Represents ERM in cross-functional projects and discussions
Able to manage complex projects end-to-end with minimal oversight
Qualification
Required
A four-year degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
7+ years of relevant work experience (ERM, Audit, Compliance, etc.) including at least 3 years of direct ERM experience
10-15 years of cumulative, relevant experience
Strong leadership and communication skills
Innovative and creative in resolving issues and improving processes
Proactive and able to operate autonomously and exercise appropriate decision making authority with minimal guidance
Effective in collaborating cross-functionally and building relationships with others
Skilled at maintaining trusted relationships with Symetra leaders and establishing credibility at the highest levels of management
Ability to represent the views of the Chief Risk Officer and Deputy Chief Risk Officer
Ability to prioritize, organize and plan tasks and workstreams
Technical knowledge of ERM frameworks, risk appetite, other risk management concepts
Goal oriented and passionate with a track record of driving through to completion
Demonstrated ability to embrace and adapt to change
Experience in the financial services industry, particularly with insurance risks
Benefits
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
Company
Symetra
Symetra is a financial service company that provides retirement, employee benefits, group life, and disability insurance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-08-11Acquired
2010-01-22IPO
2004-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
David Goldstein
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
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Mike DiGioia
Vice President, Communications
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