Quantitative Research Associate Jobs in Connecticut

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Associate CLO Research Analyst!
About the Role
Working closely with the Assistant Director of CLOs and the Head of Structured Products, the candidate will provide quantitative, analytical and qualitative support across all aspects of Symetra's $10+ billion CLO tranche investing portfolio, while also gaining exposure to additional structured asset classes. Primary responsibilities include supporting the surveillance and monitoring of the CLO portfolio, evaluating CLO managers, and assessing new issue and secondary opportunities, including through relative value analysis, transaction structures and collateral review, and legal documentation analysis. In addition to supporting the day-to-day management of the CLO portfolio, the candidate will help maintain and enhance analytical and reporting tools essential to Symetra's Structured Products platform. The candidate will operate within a small, experienced team and gain exposure to a broad range of CLO tranche investing activities. This role offers the opportunity to develop a wide variety of analytical and investment skills while building deep industry knowledge. This role will also provide broader exposure to Symetra's diverse Structured Products portfolio more generally, with opportunities to support other asset classes as needed.
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 $327 billion of assets as of March 31, 2025. SIM currently has recently begun marketing its investment management services to third-party institutional investors.
What you will do

• Support, maintain, and improve the quantitative and qualitative evaluation and management of Symetra's Structured Products portfolio, with a primary focus on CLOs. Key responsibilities include
• Assist in the review and analysis of new investment opportunities, including both new issue and secondary transactions, through cash flow analysis, review of transaction portfolio and structural features, and CLO indenture analysis
• Track, analyze and monitor existing investments by periodically reviewing trustee reports, performance data, and other industry publications
• Work closely with the Assistant Director of CLOs to develop a deeper understanding of credits, CLO collateral manager performance and broader trends
• Support due diligence of CLO collateral managers
• Continuously develop and improve tools to optimize analytical and reporting processes
• Perform ad-hoc sector and security-level research

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

Compensation
Salary Range: Min $117,000 - Max $156,000 plus eligibility for annual bonus program.
Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline is required, and evidentiary information supporting quantitative proficiency
• 0-3 years of experience in finance or related field
• Strong interest in capital markets and intellectual curiosity
• Strong analytical skills and attention to details
• Strong quantitative aptitude
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools (or a strong interest to learn)
• Experience developing analytical and automation tools and working with large datasets
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work effectively in a small-team environment
• Collaborative mindset
• Ability to take initiative and work independently

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

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