Director Data Analytics

Summary

Responsible for making Symetra a data driven enterprise. This is a leadership role in the Data and Analytics field delivering solutions that have a material impact on the business. They will lead projects/team that may consist of data engineer/architects/devs, Reporting and BI Analysts, and Data Scientists. Responsible for building strong understanding and relationships within business and IT. They will have interaction with leadership giving technical recommendations, plans, and roadmaps to both a technical and non-technical audience with implementation responsibility. Must have significant technical expertise in the Data Analytics space. 

Responsibilities

✔ Strategy development, relationship building, and data literacy within Business and IT: Work with multiple teams including business, IT, and data. Ability to understand their business needs and find creative analytic solutions to improve efficiently, generate revenue, and improve customer experience. Responsible for developing plans/roadmaps and then executing on them. Directs work for tech leads in Data Engineer, Reporting Analytics, and Data Analytics. Must establish clear metrics (KPI/ROI).

40%

✔ Data Management, Governance, and Reporting/BI: Create and manage a stable data environment with a focus on trusted shared enterprise data, self-service against that data, and enchantment with 3rd party data. Treats data with respect and is knowledgeable on data privacy best practices.

30%

✔ Advanced Analytics and Innovation modeling: Drive Symetra’s innovation through achieving business insights through both hands on and coaching of descriptive analysis, predicative analytics, and machine learning modeling. Understands the business needs and uses good judgement on when to use complex modeling vs simple solutions. Ability to work with Data Scientists, review work, and communicate results to business leaders

10%

✔ Delivery Team management development: Lead and manage technical teams; both direct reports and dotted line reports. Give clear responsibilities and encourage teamwork. Build team skills and talent.

10%

✔ Community Development. Active member of the Data and Analytics Community. Developing best practices, running workshops, and upskill all community members
10%

We empower inclusion
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.

Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

 

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom
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.

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers

 

Work Authorization
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.

 

Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements:

As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection:

• Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
• Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
• Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.

When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.

 

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.

 

Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:

• Disqualification from the recruitment process
• Withdrawal of a job offer
• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered