2026 IT Systems Analyst Internship - Remote

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join ourinvestments team asanIT Systems Analyst Intern!

RoleOverview

As a Systems Analyst intern with the Investments IT team,you'llgain hands-on experience working with financial technology that powers investment operations.You'llbe part of real projects, contributing to system implementations, reporting modernization, and process improvements. This role is designed to give you meaningful exposure to both technical and business analysis work.

Symetra's Internship Program for Summer 2026 is entirely remote - all interns will learn and work in a virtual setting. The internship duration is12 weeks, running from May 18 - August 7, 2026.

Company Overview

Symetra Investment Management ("SIM") is a SEC-registered investment advisory firm with approximately$78 billionin assets under management as of March 31, 2025.Symetra Financial Corporation ("SFC"), a diversified financial services company with$68.4 billionin assets as of December 31, 2024, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington,is the sole shareholder of SIM. SFC is also 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, 2024) and has approximately2.3 million customersand over 2,600 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 billionof assets as of March 31, 2024.SIM has recently begun marketing its investment management services to third-party institutional investors.

Key Projects and Intern Contributions

• Loan Origination System Replacement (Microsoft Dynamics CRM Moody'sCreditLens)

• Conducting analysis and documenting current vs. future workflows

• Assistin testing LOS for internal employees and the Mortgage Loan Portal for external Mortgage Bankers

• Help create user guides and quick reference materials for system users

• Reporting Modernization (SSRS/SSIS Power BI)

• Assistwith the migration effort andvalidateinventory of extracts and reports during migration

• Test Power BI subscriptions and automation workflows

• Build a small self-service dashboard in Power BI that pulls sample data and highlights best practices.

Additional Mini-Projects

• Refresh andimprovesystem documentation(ServiceNOW& Azure DevOps)

• Create anonboarding guidefor new employees to Symetra Investment Management (SIM) for managers to follow

• Prototype aPower Automate flowto streamline a repetitive process or to replace subscriptions in SharePoint

Learning & GrowthOpportunities:

• Troubleshooting:Shadow analysts during incident resolution and document solutions

• Requirements Gathering:Attend sessions, take notes, and help translate conversations into structured requirements

• Tech Stack Exposure:Gain familiarity with AWS, Azure DevOps, Azure AD, SQL Server,ServiceNOW, Mainframe, and more

• Collaboration:Sit in on meetings with business partners to understand how IT supports investments

Your education, experience, and skills

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or GraduateProgram

• SQL or database basics (from coursework or projects)

• Microsoft Excel and Office for data analysis

• Interest in financial markets or investment concepts

• Exposure to project management or collaboration tools

What we offer you

Fully remote internship. We ship you the equipment you need to enjoyworkfrom the comfort of home.

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 at hire and mustmaintainauthorization 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:

• MinimumInternet 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 applyingtojobs atSymetra you'llbe asked totest 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 berequired(after theinitialphone 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 tocomply withverification procedures may result in:

• Disqualification from the recruitment process

• Withdrawal of a job offer

• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civilremedies, iffraud is discovered

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country.We'rebuilding a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.

Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multipleperspective, 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 effortshere.

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'reguided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitiveprice,we communicate clearly andopenlyso people understand whatthey'rebuying, and we design products-andoperateour company-to stand the test of time.We'recommitted to showing up for our communities,lifting upour employees, and standing up for diversity,equityand inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

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