Hybrid Senior Associate, Alternative Assets

Symetra; Farmington (CT); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

401(k) with company match

Paid time away

Company matching donations

Job summary

Symetra Investment Management (SIM) seeks a Senior Associate, Alternative Assets, to source, evaluate and monitor investments across private equity, private credit, secondaries and related strategies for life-insurance clients. You will manage due diligence, coordinate with legal/compliance, and present recommendations to the investment committee.

Hybrid role based in Farmington, CT requiring 2 days in the office, with a focus on risk-adjusted returns, capital efficiency and client-specific

Qualifications

• BS degree in economics, finance, accounting, mathematics, or other suitable field with quantitative skills/background
• Experience in a front office role in a bank, insurance company, pension fund, or asset management firm
• 5+ years of experience in alternative asset management
• Understanding of insurance company framework and capital-efficient investments
• Knowledge of private equity and private credit sub-sectors
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a small team and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and implement alternative asset opportunities focusing on risk/return, diversification, and tax efficiency
• Conduct manager due diligence and coordinate with SIM across departments
• Develop relationships with sourcing partners and present recommendations internally
• Collaborate with legal and compliance on documentation and reporting
• Monitor investments and external managers and maintain repeatable reporting processes
• Stay informed on industry trends and perform ad-hoc research

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics/finance/accounting/mathematics

Job description

Symetra Investment Management (SIM) seeks a Senior Associate, Alternative Assets, to source, evaluate and monitor investments across private equity, private credit, secondaries and related strategies for life-insurance clients. You will manage due diligence, coordinate with legal/compliance, and present recommendations to the investment committee.

Hybrid role based in Farmington, CT requiring 2 days in the office, with a focus on risk-adjusted returns, capital efficiency and client-specific