2027 High Yield & Bank Loan Intern - Remote

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our Investment Management team as a High Yield & Bank Loan Intern!   

Role Overview 

The intern will work closely with the traders and analysts on the team to learn about the US High Yield and Leveraged Loan markets. Gain exposure to essential skillsets to analyze market technicals and perform credit analysis. 

The internship duration is 12 weeks, running from May 17 – August 6, 2027, or June 14 – September 3, 2027. 

Company Overview 

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). 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide support to HY and the Bank Loan desk 

• Maintain desk tools and reports using Excel and Bloomberg screens and APIs 

• Perform reconciliations to ensure data accuracy 

• Learning the basics of evaluating company fundamentals and industry trends, key operating metrics, business quality, competitive positioning, and valuation 

• Developing investment theses and recommendations on single names 

• Identifying investment ideas across a company's capital structure on primary and secondary opportunities 

 Education and Skills 

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's in finance with coursework in Portfolio Management, Investments, and Fixed Income Securities 

• Self-motivated, intellectually curious, enjoys an innovative and collaborative environment, has a basic understanding of investment concepts with excellent analytical, writing, communication, and computer skills 

What we offer you   

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

Compensation:   

Hourly Range: $22.00-25.00  

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.   

Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements: 

As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection: 

• Minimum Internet Speed: 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband." 

• Internet Type: Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL. 

• Not Permissible: Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up. 

When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above. 

Identity Verification  

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews.  Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.  

Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in: 

• Disqualification from the recruitment process 

• Withdrawal of a job offer 

• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered 

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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