What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Structured Financial Analyst - Hybrid position at Symetra?
Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Associate Structured Finance Research Analyst!
About the role
This role will support the continued growth of Symetra Investment Management's (SIM) investment portfolio with a primary focus on the evaluation and analysis of ABS investments. Core responsibilities will include assisting in the analysis and underwriting of new investment opportunities, conducting ongoing surveillance and performance monitoring, and producing portfolio analysis and risk analytics for SIM's ABS holdings.
This is a hybrid work role based in Farmington Connecticut.
Company Overview
Symetra Investment Management (“SIM”) is a SEC-registered investment advisory firm with approximately $78 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025. Symetra Financial Corporation (“SFC”), a diversified financial services company with $68.4 billion in assets as of December 31, 2024, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington is the sole shareholder of SIM. SFC is also the holding company of Symetra Life Insurance Company (“Symetra Life”), which was founded in 1957, and has insurer financial strength ratings of ‘A’ by A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s and ‘A1’ by Moody’s. Symetra Life is among the top 40 largest life insurance companies in the United States (based on statutory admitted assets as of December 31, 2024) and has approximately 2.3 million customers and over 2,600 employees nationwide. SFC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Life Insurance Company, a mutual life insurance company with head offices in Osaka and Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1907, Sumitomo is one of the largest life insurance companies in Japan with $319 billion of assets as of March 31, 2024. SIM currently has recently begun marketing its investment management services to third-party institutional investors.
What you will do
- Assist in the analysis and underwriting of new investment opportunities.
- Conduct surveillance and performance monitoring, and produce portfolio analysis and risk analytics for SIM's ABS holdings.
- Execute research initiatives and strategic projects analyzing ABS market dynamics.
What we offer you
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.
- 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
Compensation
Salary Range: $93,900 – $156,600 plus eligibility for annual bonus program
Qualifications:
Who you are
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in structured finance, credit analysis, fixed income or asset-backed securities. Prior experience in ABS surveillance, underwriting, or investment analysis strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of structured finance documentation.
- Attention to detail.
- Familiarity with ABS sectors such as consumer receivables, digital infrastructure, or transportation assets.
- MBA/CFA designation (or progress towards CFA designation) is preferred.
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 perspectives, 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.
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Salary : $93,900 - $156,600
