Assistant Vice President - Data Analytics - Retirement Division - Remote
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$26 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Bellevue, Washington |
About this job
Symetra is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Data Analytics to help drive our transformation into a datadriven enterprise focusing on our annuities and retirement solutions division. In this senior leadership role, you'll shape strategy, lead highimpact analytics initiatives, and guide teams that build the insights and capabilities powering our business decisions.
About the role
In this role, you will lead crossfunctional teams-including data engineers, architects, developers, BI analysts, and data scientists-to deliver analytics solutions that make a meaningful impact across Symetra. You'll partner closely with business and technology leaders to understand needs, design datadriven strategies, and execute plans that support innovation, efficiency, revenue growth, and an exceptional customer experience.
What You will Do
- Strategic Leadership & Partnership
- Develop and implement Symetra's data and analytics strategy in collaboration with IT leaders and business partners.
- Build strong partnerships across sales, marketing, customer experience, underwriting, claims, actuarial, innovation, and other teams.
- Find opportunities to improve efficiency, generate revenue, and enhance customer experience through analytics.
- Establish clear key performance indicators, return on investment metrics, and data literacy initiatives across the organization.
- Advanced Analytics, AI & Modeling
- Drive innovation by leading both hands on and coaching efforts in descriptive analytics, predictive modeling, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
- Apply sound judgment in selecting the right modeling approach-from simple to complex-based on business need and data maturity.
- Data Management, Governance & BI
- Supervise the creation and maintenance of a stable, trusted, and scalable enterprise data environment.
- Promote high quality reporting and BI solutions that enable self-service analytics.
- Ensure responsible data usage and compliance with privacy guidelines.
- Enhance enterprise data assets through thoughtful integration of third-party data.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and mentor technical teams, including direct and matrixed reports.
- Set clear responsibilities, foster collaboration, and develop team talent.
- Model a culture of continuous learning, curiosity, and innovation.
Why Work at Symetra
Here's what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:
"If you want to work for a company that is always considering its employees while working towards sustainable growth this is that company. Within Symetra, there is always innovation, empowerment, and growth opportunities, all while providing us with a great work/life balance and incredible benefits for a very reasonable cost!" - Cindy J. G., Sr. Product Owner
"Symetra will spoil you. There aren't many companies that will put as much effort into you being a success as Symetra. The culture will challenge you but simultaneously put you at ease. Failure is seen as integral to the learning process so there is less reason to be fearful of it." - Kerry S., Sr. Systems Analyst
What we offer you
Benefits and Perks
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
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Compensation
Salary Range: $188,500 - $314,100 plus eligibility for annual bonus program and long-term incentive plan
Who You Are
- 10+ years of proven experience in data analytics, data science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience leading, mentoring and developing technical teams.
- Hands on technical expertise with Python, DBT, and Snowflake.
- Proficiency with modern data mining, analytics, and visualization tools.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex concepts clearly.
- Strategic problem solver with a track record of motivating change and building consensus.
- Demonstrated curiosity and familiarity with AI and its implications at the enterprise level of an organization.
- Skilled relationshipbuilder who can influence at all levels of the organization.
- Continuous learner who stays current on industry trends and emerging technologies.
- High School Diploma required, bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
- Ability to travel occasionally as needed.
Travel:
Required Training & Professional Development
All newly hired people leaders with direct reportsare required tocomplete a comprehensive leadership development program within their first year. This program includes both virtual and in-person training. The in-person sessions will take place at Symetra's corporate headquarters in Bellevue, Washington.Symetra covers all travel and accommodation expenses.
Reasonable Accommodations
Symetra is committed to providingequitableaccess to all job-related responsibilities, including required travel. If reasonable accommodations are needed for travel, Symetra's HR department will work to provideappropriate solutionsin alignment with individual needs and company policies.
At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.
Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. 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.
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