Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. The ERM Analyst supports the growth and maturity of the Enterprise Risk Management program by assisting with risk governance, assessments, reporting, ORSA preparation, and the corporate insurance program.
Responsibilities
- Support the maintenance of ERM governance documentation, including the ERM Framework, ERM Policy, Risk Taxonomy, procedures, and related materials
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of ERM processes, tools, and documentation
- Assist with special projects that strengthen ERM capabilities and operational efficiency
- Promote awareness of ERM by supporting cross-functional initiatives and fostering collaboration with business partners
- Coordinate meetings, follow up on action items, and assist in tracking progress of ERM initiatives
- Support enterprise-wide risk assessments by coordinating with business areas and risk owners to identify, evaluate, and document key risks and mitigation strategies
- Assist in maintaining Symetra's enterprise risk taxonomy and related documentation
- Monitor emerging risks, industry developments, and regulatory trends, escalating observations to ERM leadership as appropriate
- Assist with the development and maintenance of risk assessment methodologies and supporting documentation
- Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and other materials used for Enterprise Risk Committee meetings and other governance forums
- Support the preparation and coordination of Symetra's annual Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) Report by drafting content, gathering information from business partners, and maintaining supporting documentation
- Assist with the development of meaningful risk reporting that communicates key risks, trends, and mitigation activities
- Help ensure ERM documentation and reporting remain accurate, organized, and current
- Provide ongoing administrative support for the Company's corporate insurance program, including responding to coverage-related questions, maintaining insurance records, coordinating with brokers, and other insurance-related requests
- Coordinate activities supporting the Company's annual corporate insurance renewal process
Skills
- 4 year college degree in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Economics, or Actuarial Science
- 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance, Finance, Accounting, Actuarial, Data Analytics, or a related business discipline. Relevant internship experience will also be considered
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to organize and interpret complex information
- Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
- Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn new concepts and business processes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to build effective working relationships with business partners across the organization
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company
- • Coursework or experience related to ERM
- • Experience with reporting, data visualization, or business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI or similar platforms)
- • Familiarity with process improvement methodologies or modern productivity and automation tools
- • Experience within the insurance or broader financial services industry
Benefits
- Remote-first work arrangement
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