Job description

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Investment Risk Intern!

About The Program

At Symetra, we share a deep commitment in bringing value to underserved communities and people and helping them take steps toward financial freedom. That’s our way of describing people that can be and to do what they value. Our interns work on real, meaningful projects that contribute toward our goal, and are an important part of our Symetra community.

The internship duration is 12 weeks running from May 19 – August 8, 2025.

Note: This position is in Farmington, CT and it will be a hybrid work environment.

Company Overview

Symetra Investment Management (“SIM”) is a SEC-registered investment advisory firm with approximately $75 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2023. Symetra Financial Corporation (“SFC”), a diversified financial services company with $59 billion in assets as of December 31, 2022, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington is the sole shareholder of SIM. SFC is the holding company of Symetra Life Insurance Company (“Symetra Life”), which was founded in 1957, and 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, 2022) and has approximately 1.7 million customers and over 2,200 employees nationwide. SFC is a wholly owned subsidiary of 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 $319 billion of assets as of March 31, 2023. SIM currently plans to enter the third-party investment management market in the short to intermediate term.

Role Overview

As an Investment Risk Intern at SIM, you will embark on a valuable learning experience, contributing to the oversight and management of risks. This internship provides a unique opportunity for students pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in finance to apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Identification: Actively participate in the identification and analysis of portfolio and security level risks, with a focus on fixed income markets.
Analytics Validation: Engage in validation of multi-asset analytics, gaining exposure to data quality assessments.
Risk Committee Presentation: Observe and contribute to presentations on key risks, concerns, and risk initiatives to the Risk Committee.
Process Optimization: Explore current risk management processes, suggesting improvements for efficiency gains, scalability, and error reduction.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with various stakeholders, including line management, fund managers, IT, operations, or system support as needed.

Your Education, Experience, And Skills

Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in finance or data science.
Courses/Knowledge: Portfolio Management, Investments, Fixed Income Securities and Derivatives.
Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytic skills, with the ability to navigate major fixed income asset classes and follow various markets.
Systems: Microsoft Excel (including VBA), SQL, and any programming languages.
Data Visualization (Desired): Exposure to data visualization tools such as Power BI.
Effective Communication: Ability to explain complex concepts and data to multi-disciplinary audiences.
Learning Aptitude: Insatiable appetite for knowledge and ability to learn quickly.

What We Offer You

We ship you a laptop and any other equipment necessary for a successful internship.

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 and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company. 

 

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.

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers

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