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Asst Director, Sr. Structured Finance Research Analyst - Hybrid

Symetra
life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States
Feb 25, 2026
About the Role This Senior Structured Finance Research Analyst role will have a significant impact supporting the continued growth of Symetra's Structured Finance portfolio and focuses primarily on structured credit research in public and private Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) and other forms of Structured Finance including ABF and portfolio financing transactions. The multi-billion Structured Finance portfolio consists of different asset classes, including consumer, data centers, aircraft, and other esoteric sectors, structures, and markets (public and private). Primary responsibilities will include conducting independent research on new potential investments, sourcing of potential opportunities, idea generation, surveillance of Symetra's structured finance portfolios, and portfolio analytics support. The candidate will analyze the structure, collateral and originator/servicer of public and private Structured Finance transactions and make investment recommendations. Surveillance will include detailed periodic portfolio reviews with screening of individual securities as well as analysis of risk and portfolio concentrations. The candidate will also communicate market color and insight to the broader investment team. Working in a highly collaborative environment, the candidate will work directly with Symetra's portfolio managers, traders, and other research analysts, external advisors, and will interact regularly with members of the Symetra investment department. *This is a hybrid work role based in Farmington Connecticut.* Company Overview Symetra Investment Management ("SIM") is a registered investment advisor and a subsidiary of Symetra Financial Corporation ("Symetra"), which also serves as the holding company for Symetra Life Insurance Company ("SLIC"), an A-rated carrier with over$50 billionin assets. Symetra Life Insurance Company is a diversified insurer offering(i)life insurance,(ii)fixed, fixed-indexed and registered-indexed annuities, and(iii)group stop loss, life and disability, and fixed indemnity products.In turn,Symetra is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Life, one of the top four life insurers in Japan, with over$250 billionin assets. SIM has a long-termtrack recordof success in managing the assets of Symetra and its insurance subsidiaries. In addition, SIM invests in the U.S. markets for SumitomoLife,as well as for a small number of3 ^rd-party accounts,bringing its total AUM toover$80billion. What you will do Structured Credit Research: Analysis, monitoring, and trading of private and public ABS. Conduct independent credit research on potential structured finance investments for Symetra's portfolio * Follow market and sector developments to develop better understanding of individual credits and broader sector trends * Participate in investor presentation meetings with issuer management * Contribute to credit and portfolio discussions with senior team members. Portfolio Surveillance: Support, maintain, and improve the analytical and monitoring efforts of Symetra's diverse public and private Structured Finance portfolio * Track, analyze and monitor existing investments by periodically reviewing company and sector news and transaction reports * Conduct monitoring and surveillance of one or more of the structured finance subsectors managed by external advisors * Develop and maintain cashflow models for ongoing scenario analysis. Modeling and Support: Maintenance of modeling / prepayment / loss assumptions and surveillance tools for structured finance securities in primary areas of responsibility. Production and/or analysis of OTTI cash flow runs. Partnering with other analysts to ensure proper integration of the foregoing into our fixed income analytics platform. Education, Skills and Abilities Required A Bachelor's level degree in finance, economics, accounting, mathematics or relevant field is required. MBA/CFA designation (or progress towards CFA designation) is preferred but not required. 8+ years of experience in public and private structured finance investing and analysis (including structural features, issuer analysis, and collateral attributes) sufficient to establish suitable recommendations for participating in new offerings and secondary market trading, as well as ongoing surveillance of holdings. Demonstrable understanding of ABS products, public and private, including credit cards, autos, data centers, student loans, whole business, equipment finance, aircraft, railcars, containers, consumer loans, and other major and esoteric categories. Experience performing credit analysis and modeling cash flows for such securities. Proficiency in the primary analytical tools and systems required for the analysis of structured finance securities, such as Bloomberg, Intex, etc. Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Access, Word, Power BI and PowerPoint * Proficient with SQL; advanced technical skills and programming experience preferred (Python, VBA, VB.Net, and/or C#). A solid understanding of portfolio surveillance and fixed income analytics, including duration, spread duration, convexity, key rate duration, immunization, static yield spread, OAS, etc. Familiarity with insurance company ALM and/or LDI is an advantage. A "get it done" work ethic that supports the completion of tasks within specified timeframes, and the ability to adjust to shifting priorities as business conditions warrant, understanding that the work requirements of the position will sometimes embed inflexible deadlines. The ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a small team environment and communicate ideas effectively. Interest in being involved in multiple aspects of investment and risk management. 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. Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6% Self-Managed Time Away along with paid holidays Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching Want more details? Check out Symetra Benefits Overview For more information about our careers visitwww.symetra.com/careers Compensation Salary Range: Min $175,000 - Max $240,000 plus eligibility for annual bonus program. 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. 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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