Remote Derivatives Operations Analyst

Symetra; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Paid holidays

Self-Managed Time Away

Job summary

Symetra is seeking an Investment Operations Analyst to provide day-to-day derivatives operations support for the investment portfolio. The role focuses on trade lifecycle management, confirmations, settlements, and collateral, with exposure to risk and compliance teams.

This is a remote role with periodic travel to Farmington, CT for in-person events. You will collaborate with portfolio managers, traders, and custodians, support reporting and audits, and drive automation initiatives to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2-5 years of cumulative, relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates attention to detail while being analytically oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Occasional nights and weekends will be required.
• Versatility and flexibility to assist with coverage of other team members.
• Interest and ability to use technology to automate repetitive tasks.
• Bloomberg or other trade order management system experience.
• Simcorp Dimension or other investment accounting system experience.
• Good Excel skills.
• Previous experience working with investments including fixed income, alternative assets, loans and/or derivatives.
• PowerBI or similar reporting application.
• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Support the derivative trade lifecycle, including capture, allocations, settlements, and lifecycle events.
• Manage the derivative confirmations process with timely confirmations and affirmations.
• Coordinate the derivative settlement process including pre-settlement confirmation and wire booking.
• Provide oversight of collateral and margin activities including calls and movements.
• Perform reconciliations and resolve exceptions across internal systems and counterparties.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, traders, custodians, and accounting teams.
• Support derivatives reporting, audits, and documentation.
• Provide client support by addressing derivatives-related inquiries.
• Participate in special projects and automation initiatives.

Skills

Derivatives operations

Trade lifecycle management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Bloomberg

Trade Order Management System

SimCorp Dimension

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Symetra is seeking an Investment Operations Analyst to provide day-to-day derivatives operations support for the investment portfolio. The role focuses on trade lifecycle management, confirmations, settlements, and collateral, with exposure to risk and compliance teams.

This is a remote role with periodic travel to Farmington, CT for in-person events. You will collaborate with portfolio managers, traders, and custodians, support reporting and audits, and drive automation initiatives to improve