Assistant Director, Sr. Credit Analyst (Private Placements) - Hybrid

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Director Sr. Credit Analyst, Private Placements!

About The Role

As the Senior Credit Analyst, you will lead the review of new infrastructure, project finance and corporate transactions utilizing intensive fundamental credit analysis and relative value analysis. You'll also be responsible for ongoing portfolio management by providing quantitative/analytical and qualitative support for infrastructure, project finance and corporate bonds. Present new investment opportunities to the Investment Committee supported by a well-developed investment thesis. Bring your extensive experience regarding covenants and transaction structure common in the private placement market. You will work with legal counsel to ensure documentation is accurate, complete and appropriate reflecting the negotiated terms and conditions for the transactions and amendment/waivers. You’ll use your established network of contacts with the sell side to maintain a strong market presence. **

Company Overview**

Symetra Investment Management (“SIM”) is a SEC-registered investment advisory firm with approximately $47.9 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2021. Symetra Financial Corporation (“SFC”), a diversified financial services company with $60.3 billion in assets as of December 31, 2021, 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, 2021) and has approximately 1.6 million customers and over 2,000 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 $351.3 billion of assets as of March 31, 2022. **

What You Will Do**

• Lead the review of new infrastructure, project finance and corporate transactions, utilizing renewables, power projects and transmission/distribution with a focus on North America, Australia, Europe and Latin America.
• Will have experience utilizing intensive fundamental credit analysis and relative value analysis.
• You'll also be responsible for ongoing portfolio management by providing quantitative/analytical and qualitative support for infrastructure and project finance investments.
• Present new investment opportunities to the Investment Committee supported by a well-developed investment thesis.
• The candidate is expected to have extensive experience regarding covenants and transaction structure common in the private placement market.
• The Senior Credit Analyst will work directly with Portfolio Managers, traders, sell side analysts and other analysts within the team.
• The Senior Credit Analyst will interact with other members of the Symetra investment department.

Why work at Symetra

“If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place to work. If you don't want to put in the effort to learn the industry and become a student of the business (it takes real effort!), there are easier places to work.” Cris H. - AVP Internal Sales, Training and Development

“Symetra is inclusive of all employees regardless of their personal differences.” Darrell J. - Actuary III

“Symetra values learning. Symetra has so many resources - whether that is the Student of the Business courses, sponsorship of professional certifications, or just individual employees being so willing to teach and answer questions.” Felicia D. - Financial Reporting Lead Senior Analyst **

What We Offer You**

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

Salary Range: $129,700 - $216,200 plus eligibility for annual bonus program **

Who You Are**

• A Bachelors level degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics or the foreign degree equivalent and a post-graduate degree (e.g., MBA) or professional qualification (e.g. CFA) is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of seven years experience in fundamental credit analysis focused on infrastructure and project financings, including 4 years of buy-side private placement investing.
• Ability to provide quantitative/analytical and qualitative evidence to support an investment thesis.
• comfort dealing with uncertainty and risk, and extensive experience making investment decisions that are supported by rigorous analysis and communicated with strong conviction.
• extensive knowledge of corporate fixed income markets and strong understanding of investment concepts, coupled with intellectual curiosity.
• high level of initiative and experience developing and implementing value added investment recommendations.
• and ability to work effectively in a small, collaborative team, while also communicating and interacting with a larger group of investment professionals.
• Experience with work outs or restructurings is advantageous.
• Excellent financial modeling, accounting, analytical and communication skills (both written and oral).
• Exceptional knowledge of Bloomberg, CapIQ, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to come into the office an average of 8 days a month (Farmington, CT).

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. W e’re building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, 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 **

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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