Associate Yield Credit Analyst - Hybrid

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Associate High Yield Credit Analyst! The Associate Credit Analyst role requires 1-3 years of experience preferably in credit research, equity research, investment banking or private equity. The Associate Credit Analyst will be an integral member of the High Yield and Bank Loan group in SIM. The team invests in high yield bonds and bank loans.

The Associate Credit Analyst will work closely with senior analysts on the team to develop the necessary skillset to perform extensive fundamental credit analysis, and advance to being responsible for single name views and sector coverage on corporate issuers in the US High Yield and Leveraged Loan markets. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, intellectually curious, enjoys an innovative and collaborative environment, has a basic understanding of investment concepts with excellent analytical, writing, communication and computer skills.

CFA is a plus.

Hybrid work role based in Farmington, Connecticut (2 days in office).

Symetra Investment Management ("SIM") is a SEC-registered investment advisory firm with approximately $93.8 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026. Symetra Financial Corporation, a diversified financial services company with $77.9 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Symetra Financial Corp. is the holding company of Symetra Life Insurance Company, which was founded in 1957.

Symetra Life 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, 2025) and has approximately 5.5 million customers and over 3,200 employees nationwide. Corporate Parent Company:
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 51.6 trillion ($322.6 billion) of assets (March 31, 2026).

• Evaluating company fundamentals and industry trends, key operating metrics, business quality, competitive positioning, and valuation
• Developing investment theses and recommendations on single names, working with portfolio managers to monitor and rebalance the portfolios
• Identifying investment ideas across a company's capital structure on primary and secondary opportunities
• Writing research reports on single names and identifying sector trends and outlooks
• Performing due diligence on corporate borrowers including analyzing credit agreements, attending management meetings with corporate borrowers, investment banks and other company stakeholders as required
• Talk directly with members of issuers' management team as part of due diligence process
• Work directly with the portfolio managers, trader and other analysts on the team and within the organization
• Develop relationships with sell-side counterparts and network with industry peers

"If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place to work. If you don't want to put in the effort to learn the industry and become a student of the business (it takes real effort!), there are easier places to work." - Cris H.

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- Actuary III

"Symetra values learning. Symetra has so many resources - whether that is the Student of the Business courses, sponsorship of professional certifications, or just individual employees being so willing to teach and answer questions." - Felicia

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- Financial Reporting Lead Senior Analyst

• Hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Salary Range: $130,000 - $170,000 plus eligibility for annual bonus programs

• BA/BS required. Open to working toward CFA designation
• Candidate will have 1-3 years of experience preferably in credit research, equity research, investment banking or private equity
• Analytical, quantitative and basic financial modeling skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Detail oriented with good…