[Hiring] Associate Quantitative Modeler & Developer @Symetra

Role Description

The Associate Quantitative Modeler and Developer will be a software engineering role for the development, deployment, and maintenance of a variety of applications, models, and algorithms to be used across the derivatives front office. The individual will support efforts in financial engineering, investment decision-making, quantitative analytics, and operational streamlining.

• Architect, test, implement and maintain applications, trading algorithms, and production processes and systems.
• Support development of a variety of internal UIs, APIs, and tools for desktop and AWS deployment aimed at improving the trading and investment process.
• Utilize data visualization toolsets, such as Power BI, to create key trading and portfolio management analytics.
• Assist in the development of quantitative pricing models and risk modules implementing best practices in quantitative finance and risk management.
• Help develop risk analytics methodologies supporting hedging strategy and new product initiatives.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in computer science, mathematics or engineering.
• 2-5 years of experience required in:
  • Application development in a high-level language: Python, C#, VBA;
  • Database management with Microsoft SQL server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar DBMS;
  • Deployment of applications to AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Additional experience preferred in C/C++, MS Office automation, and Power BI or a similar data visualization platform.
• 2-5 years of experience with application development in a bank, insurance company, or asset management firm, including financial market data processing.
• A roll-up the sleeves, “get it done” work ethic that supports the completion of tasks within specified timeframes, understanding that the work requirements of the position will sometimes embed inflexible deadlines.

Benefits

• 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.

Compensation

Salary Range: $117,000 - $195,100 plus eligibility for annual bonus program.

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.