Associate High Yield Credit Analyst - Hybrid

Symetra; Bellevue (WA); Hybride; USD 130 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid telecommuting arrangements

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Company matching gifts

Résumé du poste

Symetra Investment Management (SIM) is seeking an Associate High Yield Credit Analyst based in the United States with hybrid work arrangements in Farmington, CT. The role involves evaluating company fundamentals, developing investment theses, and writing research on single names in the US High Yield and Leveraged Loan markets.

You will work closely with senior analysts, portfolio managers, and traders to monitor ideas, perform due diligence, and expand sector coverage.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in credit research, equity research, investment banking or private equity.
• CFA is a plus.
• Self-motivated, intellectually curious, collaborative environment.

Responsabilités

• 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 and attending management meetings
• Talk directly with issuers' management as part of due diligence
• Work with portfolio managers, traders and other analysts on the team
• Develop relationships with sell-side counterparts and industry peers

Connaissances

Fundamental credit analysis

Investment thesis development

Communication skills

Analytical writing

Financial modeling

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Outils

Bloomberg

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Description du poste

About the role

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).

Who we are

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).

What you will do

• 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

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

• 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

Compensation

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

Who you are

• 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 organizational skills


• Excellent computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Familiarity with Bloomberg a plus


• Interest in and ability to work collaboratively and collegially both within a team and across various teams within a broader investment organization


• High school diploma required


• This is a remote role with required travel to the Farmington, CT office twice a week

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we aspire to 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: 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 with a cameras-on culture, reliable internet connectivity is important to how we connect, collaborate, and serve our customers. To support 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