Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Director Sr. Credit Analyst, Private Placements!

About the role

The Senior Credit Analyst will lead the review of new infrastructure, project finance and corporate transactions utilizing rigorous fundamental credit analysis and relative value analysis. You'll also be responsible for ongoing portfolio management by providing quantitative/analytical and qualitative support for infrastructure, project finance and corporate bonds. The ideal candidate is expected to have broad investment experience across multiple sectors with a particular focus on originating and managing debt investments in renewable (wind, solar and hydroelectric) and gas power projects, transmission and distribution assets, utilities and cooperatives. Present new investment opportunities to the Investment Committee supported by a well-developed investment thesis. The candidate is expected to have extensive experience regarding covenants and transaction structures common in the private placement market. You will work with legal counsel to ensure documentation is accurate, complete and appropriate including negotiating deal terms and/or amendment/waivers with agents and issuers. The candidate will develop relationships with the management teams of portfolio companies and is expected to have an established network of contacts with the sell side to maintain a strong market presence. The Senior Credit Analyst will work directly with the Head of Private Placements as well as the other analysts within the team.

Company Overview

Symetra Investment Management ("SIM") is a SEC-registered investment advisory firm with approximately $68.2 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2022. Symetra Financial Corporation ("SFC"), a diversified financial services company with $58.6 billion in assets as of December 31, 2022, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington is the sole shareholder of SIM. SFC is 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, 2022) and has approximately 1.7 million customers and over 2,200 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 $319.5 billion of assets as of March 31, 2023.

What you will do

• Lead the review of new infrastructure, project finance and corporate transactions, utilizingrenewables, power projects and transmission/distribution with a focus on North America, Australia, Europe and Latin America.
• Will have experience utilizing intensive fundamental credit analysis and relative value analysis.
• You'll also be responsible for ongoing portfolio management by providing quantitative/analytical and qualitative support for infrastructure and project finance investments.
• Present new investment opportunities to the Investment Committee supported by a well-developed investment thesis.
• The candidate is expected to have extensive experience regarding covenants and transaction structure common in the private placement market.
• The Senior Credit Analyst will work directly with Portfolio Managers, traders, sell side analysts and other analysts within the team.
• The Senior Credit Analyst will interact with other members of the Symetra investment department.

Why work at Symetra

"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. - AVP Internal Sales, Training and Development

"Symetra is inclusive of all employees regardless of their personal differences." Darrell J. - 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 D. - Financial Reporting Lead Senior Analyst

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.

• Flexible full-time or 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
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Compensation

Salary Range: $133,500.00 - $222,400.00 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

Who you are

• A Bachelors level degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics or the foreign degree equivalent and a post-graduate degree (e.g., MBA) and/or professional qualification (e.g. CFA).

• A minimum of seven years of fixed income credit research experience including at least five years of comparable buy-side private placement investing experience across multiple sectors with a particular focus on originating and managing debt investments in renewable (wind, solar and hydroelectric) and gas power projects, transmission and distribution assets, utilities and cooperatives.
• Ability to provide quantitative/analytical and qualitative evidence to support an investment thesis.
• Comfort dealing with uncertainty and risk.
• Extensive experience making investment decisions that are supported by rigorous analysis.
• Ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and concise manner with strong conviction
• Extensive knowledge of corporate fixed income markets and strong understanding of investment concepts, coupled with intellectual curiosity.
• High level of initiative and ability to operate in a faced-paced environment.
• Experience developing and implementing value added investment recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively in a small, collaborative team, while also communicating and interacting with a larger group of investment professionals.
• Excellent financial modeling, accounting, analytical, presentation and communication skills (both written and oral).
• Exceptional knowledge of Bloomberg, CapIQ, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to be in person 2 days a week at our Farmington, CT office.

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 .

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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