Sr. ERM Program Manager - Remote

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sr. ERM Program Manager!

The Senior Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program Manager is an experienced risk professional who plays a leadership role in maintaining, growing, and maturing Symetra’s ERM program. The Senior ERM Program Manager proactively partners with risk managers across the company to develop, enhance, and monitor governance and risk management protocols that support Symetra’s strategic goals and priorities. This person is viewed as a go-to resource and trusted partner by management and risk managers across the company with a deep understanding of the company’s ERM Framework, top risks, and how these relate to Symetra’s key priorities, vision, and business initiatives.

The Senior ERM Program Manager has a high degree of autonomy and drives for processes that are efficient and effective.

• 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.

“I feel welcome and included at Symetra every day and I really believe you can be you at Symetra.” - Megan H., Deputy Chief Compliance Officer

“I chose Symetra because I heard it was a pro-employee company—and it’s absolutely true. The work environment is supportive, the people are great, and the benefits are generous. Symetra truly cares about its employees. The relaxed atmosphere and opportunities to learn and grow—both within your role and beyond—make it a great place to build your career.” - Alicia L., Claims Examiner

We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• 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
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Salary Range: $103,300 – $172,200 plus eligibility for annual bonus programs

• A four-year degree in a relevant field or equivalent…