Associate Quantitative Derivatives Analyst

Symetra has an exciting new opportunity to join our organization as an Associate Quantitative Derivatives Analyst!

About the role

Symetra Investment Management (SIM) was established in 2019 and is a subsidiary of Symetra who is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Life of Japan. SIM enables Sumitomo to invest in the U.S. markets and to expand in-house asset management capabilities. SIM is also an SEC-registered investment advisor providing third party investment management to institutional clients.

The Associate Quantitative Derivatives Analyst will be supporting Strategists/Quantitative developers/Traders to construct quantitative derivative pricing models and trading analytics for derivatives front office use by using their financial engineering background and software development skills.

This position is a hybrid role.

What you'll do

• Help develop, implement, and test cross asset derivatives pricing models using risk-neutral pricing methodologies - both vanilla and exotic derivatives across Equities/Rates/Credit
• Using software development expertise code, design, implement and maintain technology solutions including the design and implementation of MS SQL databases that permit the design of analytics to satisfy needs in trading, attribution, risk analysis, collateral management, and management reporting
• Help the senior traders on a day-to-day basis with the trading process and execution

Why work at Symetra

Here's what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:

"Symetra is a great place if you are looking for the opportunity to contribute, to grow, to be seen and valued." Vernell K. - Auditor

"We're big enough to make an impact on the country, but small enough to care and know who you are and what you're contributing to the organization. All new ideas are welcome!" Stephanie F. - VP Customer Service & Operations

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%
• 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: $91,200 - $151,900 plus eligibility for the company annual bonus program.

Who you are

• B.S. degree in a quantitative discipline, such as computer science, mathematics, engineering, or operations research with exceptional programming skills.

• 0-5 years of experience in derivatives financial engineering and software programming: C#, Python, SQL, VBA, Power BI. Experience could be obtained through coursework (e.g. CQF etc.)

• 0-5 years of experience with a mix of software engineering and financial derivatives model development, including financial market data processing and corresponding analytics/reporting design and data visualization experience.

• A "get it done" work ethic that supports the completion of tasks within specified timeframes
• 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 team environment and communicate ideas effectively

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 effortshere:

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.

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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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