Sr. Recruiter - Hybrid

Symetra

Bellevue (WA)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommu

401(k) with immediate vesting and up 6

Job summary

Symetra Investment Management is seeking a Senior Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for investment management, asset management, private equity, and financial services roles. You will partner with hiring managers and the HR team to attract top talent, ensure an excellent candidate experience, and uphold regulatory and company hiring standards in a hybrid Farmington, CT-based role.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in full-cycle recruiting within relevant sectors, strong sourcing on

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
5 to 8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience within investment management, asset management, private equity, and/or financial services.
Strong sourcing capabilities utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and other talent platforms.
Excellent interviewing, relationship-building, and consultative communication skills.

Responsibilities

Partner with hiring managers to define a recruitment strategy to find the best talent, based on the business needs and goals.
Manage the entire recruiting cycle from candidate generation through sourcing, interviewing, and employment decision.
Source high-quality candidates through the development and implementation of innovative recruiting programs and strategies.
Develops and manage recruiting-related programs/tasks (e.g. internship program, campus recruiting, social recruiting, applicant tracking system, interviewing skills, recruiting materials, etc).
Build relationships with industry professionals, universities, professional associations, and networking groups.
Participate in campus recruiting activities, job fairs, and networking events.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing

Interviewing

Relationship-building

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

About the role

The Senior Recruiter is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for positions in the Investment Management Division of Symetra Life Insurance Company, including investments, operations, technology, risk, legal, compliance, and support functions. This role partners closely with hiring managers and the HR team to identify, attract, and hire top talent while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience and adherence to regulatory and company hiring standards. The ideal candidate possesses experience recruiting within investment management, asset management, private markets, financial services, or related industries and has a strong understanding of industry talent markets and recruiting best practices.

This is a hybrid role based in the Farmington, CT area

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

Partner with hiring managers to define a recruitment strategy to find the best talent, based on the business needs and goals.

Manage the entire recruiting cycle from candidate generation through sourcing, interviewing, and employment decision.

Source high-quality candidates through the development and implementation of innovative recruiting programs and strategies.

Develops and manage recruiting-related programs/tasks (e.g. internship program, campus recruiting, social recruiting, applicant tracking system, interviewing skills, recruiting materials, etc.

Build relationships with industry professionals, universities, professional associations, and networking groups.

Participate in campus recruiting activities, job fairs, and networking events.

Who you are

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.

5 to 8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience within investment management, asset management, private equity, and/or financial services.

Proven experience recruiting across a broad range of functions including investment professionals, client-facing roles, operations, technology, compliance, risk, finance, and corporate support positions.

Demonstrated success managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.

Strong understanding of investment management industry structures, roles, and talent markets.

Strong sourcing capabilities utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and other talent platforms.

Excellent interviewing, relationship-building, and consultative communication skills.

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruiting analytics.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment and build trusted relationships at all levels.

What we offer you

Benefits and Perks

We don't take a \"one-size-fits-all\" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements

Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%

Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays

Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching

Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation:

Base salary of $100,000-$120,000 and eligibility for annual bonus program.

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we aspire to be 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.

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.

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