Hybrid Derivatives Trader & Analytics Specialist

Symetra Financial Corporation; Farmington (CT); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Self-Managed Time Away

Community impact matching

Job summary

Symetra Financial Corporation is hiring a Derivatives Analyst & Trader based in Farmington, Connecticut. This hybrid role focuses on trading and quantitative analysis in the derivatives front office.

The successful candidate will have a B.S. degree and at least 5 years of experience in derivatives trading. Responsibilities include executing trades, performing analytical work, and developing reporting processes. A competitive salary range of $132,000 to $179,000 is offered along with benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in derivatives trading and analysis roles in insurance or asset management.
• Strong understanding of risk-neutral valuation and option pricing techniques.
• Ability to handle simultaneous trade requests in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades in cleared and bilateral derivatives markets.
• Conduct analytical work on derivative assets and insurance liabilities.
• Develop processes for P/L reporting and scenario analysis.

Skills

Derivatives trading experience

Analytical skills

Coding in Python

SQL proficiency

VBA Macros

Education

B.S. degree in computer science, mathematics, or engineering

Tools

PowerBI

Quantitative trading tools

Job description

Symetra Financial Corporation is hiring a Derivatives Analyst & Trader based in Farmington, Connecticut. This hybrid role focuses on trading and quantitative analysis in the derivatives front office.

The successful candidate will have a B.S. degree and at least 5 years of experience in derivatives trading. Responsibilities include executing trades, performing analytical work, and developing reporting processes. A competitive salary range of $132,000 to $179,000 is offered along with benefits.