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Symetra · 1 day ago

Corporate Development Associate

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$94K/yr - $157K/yr

5+ years exp

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals. The Corporate Development Associate will support all stages of reinsurance transactions and capital solutions, collaborating effectively with various business units and conducting market research.

Financial ServicesHealth InsuranceInsuranceLife Insurance

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist in identifying and implementing capital optimization strategies, including external reinsurance and internal solutions

Analyze, contribute to, and review pricing models prepared by the respective division or corporate actuaries (e.g., retirement, life, benefits, corporate finance, ERM, etc.) for each proposed reinsurance transaction

Lead the preparation of internal presentations and materials for the management approval process

Collaborate with other business units during each strategic initiative (e.g., actuarial, ERM/capital management, tax, accounting, legal, etc.)

Conduct market research (e.g., S&P IQ) and summarize key industry themes for stakeholders

Stay informed of proposed and newly implemented industry guidance, including accounting, actuarial guidelines, and other key issues which could impact reinsurance and other capital solutions (e.g., NAIC, state regulators, rating agencies, IRS, etc.)

Qualification

Life & Annuity experienceU.S. StatGAAP knowledgeProfessional designations ASAProfessional designations CPAProfessional designations CFAMarket research skillsAttention to detailCommunicationInterpersonal skillsProject managementCreative thinkingAdaptability

Required

High School Diploma required, Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience preferred

5-8 years of work-related experience, with Life & Annuity industry experience required

Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage several projects

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders at all levels within the organization as well as external partners

Independent and able to quickly grasp new concepts, think creatively and critically, and remain agile and adaptable to the evolving needs and challenges of the company

Interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of insurance, including reserving, accounting, capital, tax, rating agencies, etc