Associate Quantitative Modeler & Developer - Remote

Symetra; United States; Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 195,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible full‑time or hybrid telecommu

401(k) plan with immediate vesting and

Paid time away (vacation, sick time,**

Community giving with company matching

See our Symetra Benefits Overview for

Job summary

Symetra is seeking an Associate Quantitative Modeler and Developer to build, deploy, and maintain a range of applications, models, and algorithms for the derivatives front office. You will support financial engineering, analytics, and operational efficiency across trading of asset classes.

The role requires 2–5 years of development in Python/C#/VBA with cloud deployment experience, plus familiarity with data visualization (Power BI) and SQL databases. A strong, hands‑on work ethic is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics or engineering.
• 2–5 years of application development in Python, C#, VBA and database management (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) with cloud deployment experience.
• Additional experience in C/C++, MS Office automation, and Power BI or similar data visualization.
• 2–5 years of experience with application development in a bank, insurance company, or asset management firm, including financial market data processing.
• A roll‑up‑the‑sleeves, “get it done” work ethic that supports deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Architect, test, implement and maintain trading applications and production processes.
• Develop internal UIs, APIs, and tools and deploy on desktop and AWS.
• Utilize Power BI to create key trading analytics and portfolio management insights.
• Develop quantitative pricing models and risk modules supporting hedging and new product initiatives.

Skills

Python

C#

VBA

Power BI

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics or engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Power BI

MS SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

C/C++

Job description

About the Role

The Associate Quantitative Modeler and Developer will be a software engineering role for the development, deployment, and maintenance of a variety of applications, models, and algorithms to be used across the derivatives front office. The individual will support efforts in financial engineering, investment decision‑making, quantitative analytics, and operational streamlining.

What You Will Do

• Architect, test, implement and maintain applications, trading algorithms, and production processes and systems. Support development of a variety of internal UIs, APIs, and tools for desktop and AWS deployment aimed at improving the trading and investment process. Utilize data visualization toolsets, such as Power BI, to create key trading and portfolio management analytics.
• Assist in the development of quantitative pricing models and risk modules implementing best practices in quantitative finance and risk management. Help develop risk analytics methodologies supporting hedging strategy and new product initiatives.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics or engineering.
• 2‑5 years of experience in application development in a high‑level language (Python, C#, VBA) and database management (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar). Experience in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud deployment. Additional experience preferred in C/C++, MS Office automation, and Power BI or a similar data visualization platform.
• 2‑5 years of experience with application development in a bank, insurance company, or asset management firm, including financial market data processing.
• A roll‑up-the‑sleeves, “get it done” work ethic that supports the completion of tasks within specified timeframes, understanding that the work requirements of the position may sometimes embed inflexible deadlines.

Benefits and Compensation

Benefits and perks include:

• Flexible full‑time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away (vacation, sick time, flex days, and ten paid holidays)
• Community giving with company matching
• See our Symetra Benefits Overview for more details

Salary Range: $117,000 – $195,100 plus eligibility for an annual bonus program.

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.