Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Investment Reporting Analyst within our Investment Management Team!
About the role
As the Investment Reporting Analyst, you are a key participant in the Symetra Investment Management Co.'s ("SIM") investment accounting close and reporting cycle. You'll be an impactful member of our investment reporting team responsible for transforming large amounts of investment data and other information into presentations and tools that tell the story of our clients' portfolios.
You will complete portfolio valuation, analyze company results for both internal and external parties, provide support to the investment front office and performance measurement team, and contribute to projects within the investment reporting department as needed. You understand the fundamentals of investment accounting and reporting requirements, with an ability and interest to take on complex tasks while continuously building your skills and knowledge. You have experience with BI tools or a willingness to learn new technology to provide additional insight for portfolio management teams and reporting. At times, the business may need additional hours of work outside of the norm to support initiatives, cyclical reporting and covering teammates, though overall you will experience great work-life balance with abundant flexibility.
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SIM was established in 2019 and is a subsidiary of Symetra Financial Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Life of Japan. SIM is an SEC-registered investment advisor providing third party investment management to institutional clients.
What you will do
- Produce recurring investment reports timely, accurately and completely, including monthly portfolio summaries (risk package); reporting for clients, front office, board of directors, and the investment committee.
- Perform month-end portfolio pricing procedures such as reasonableness and completeness checks, as well as due diligence to ensure accurate portfolio valuations. Experience with derivatives is a strong plus.
- Create summary materials highlighting significant changes/events and valuation metrics, to be presented to the Valuation Committee of the Board for their review and approval.
- Support the investment performance function and help adhere to, and maintain, procedures that further GIPS®-compliant performance results.
- Develop new investment reports, as needed, to assess and analyze the impact of current market events and/or fulfill ad hoc requests.
- Coordinate with all levels of investment and finance management across the broader organization to gather, analyze and prepare internal and external investment financial reports.
- Translate large datasets into meaningful analysis for a wide audience.
- Support the investment month-end close and reporting cycles.
- Partner with team members to improve processes and workflows with an emphasis on building value, transparency and sustainability.
- Maintain procedural documentation for assigned areas.
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
Salary Range: $66,600-$110,900 plus eligibility for annual bonus program
Requirements
Your education and experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management Information Systems, Data Science or Computer Science
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
- Confirmed understanding of investments, including fixed income asset classes. Derivatives and alternative investments experience a plus.
- CFA or CIPM certification or progress towards one is a strong plus
- Understanding of investment accounting
- Experience using SimCorp Dimension and/or Clearwater accounting system a plus
- Experience in PowerBI, SQL, stored procedures, relational databases, and/or data warehousing/marts
Your skills and abilities
- Critical attention to detail and developing analytical thinking skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Self-motivated, with the desire to learn
- Great teammate who can work both independently and in a team environment; cross-train and cover for colleagues; be a culture carrier
- Able to prioritize and meet deadlines, recognizing when assistance or resources are needed and escalate as necessary
- Strong Excel and data management skills
We empower inclusion
At Symetra, we'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.
In a complex industry, we strive for clarity.
Symetra is a dynamic and growing financial services company with 60 years of experience and customers nationwide. In our daily work delivering retirement, employee benefits, and life insurance products, we're guided by the principles of VALUE, TRANSPARENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY. That means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and honestly so people understand what they're getting, and we build products that stand the test of time. We work hard and do what's right for our customers, communities, and employees. Join our team and share in our success as we work toward becoming the next national player in our industry.
For more information about our careers visit www.symetra.com/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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