Sr. Recruiter at Symetra

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About the role The Senior Recruiter is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for positions in the Investment Management Division of Symetra Life Insurance Company, including investments, operations, technology, risk, legal, compliance, and support functions. This role partners closely with hiring managers and the HR team to identify, attract, and hire top talent while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience and adherence to regulatory and company hiring standards. The ideal candidate possesses experience recruiting within investment management, asset management, private markets, financial services, or related industries and has a strong understanding of industry talent markets and recruiting best practices. This is a hybrid role based in the Farmington, CT area Who we are 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). What you will do • Partner with hiring managers to define a recruitment strategy to find the best talent, based on the business needs and goals. • Manage the entire recruiting cycle from candidate generation through sourcing, interviewing, and employment decision. • Source high-quality candidates through the development and implementation of innovative recruiting programs and strategies. • Develops and manage recruiting-related programs/tasks (e.g. internship program, campus recruiting, social recruiting, applicant tracking system, interviewing skills, recruiting materials, etc. • Build relationships with industry professionals, universities, professional associations, and networking groups. • Participate in campus recruiting activities, job fairs, and networking events. Who you are • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred. • 5 to 8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience within investment management, asset management, private equity, and/or financial services. • Proven experience recruiting across a broad range of functions including investment professionals, client-facing roles, operations, technology, compliance, risk, finance, and corporate support positions. • Demonstrated success managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment. • Strong understanding of investment management industry structures, roles, and talent markets. • Strong sourcing capabilities utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and other talent platforms. • Excellent interviewing, relationship-building, and consultative communication skills. • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities. • Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruiting analytics. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment and build trusted relationships at all levels. Compensation: Base salary of $100,000-$120,000 and eligibility for annual bonus program. 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: symetra.eightfold.ai 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. 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

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This is a hybrid role based in the Farmington, CT area
Partner with hiring managers to define a recruitment strategy to find the best talent, based on the business needs and goals.
Manage the entire recruiting cycle from candidate generation through sourcing, interviewing, and employment decision.
Source high-quality candidates through the development and implementation of innovative recruiting programs and strategies.
Develops and manage recruiting-related programs/tasks (e.g. internship program, campus recruiting, social recruiting, applicant tracking system, interviewing skills, recruiting materials, etc.
Build relationships with industry professionals, universities, professional associations, and networking groups.
Participate in campus recruiting activities, job fairs, and networking events.
5 to 8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience within investment management, asset management, private equity, and/or financial services.
Proven experience recruiting across a broad range of functions including investment professionals, client-facing roles, operations, technology, compliance, risk, finance, and corporate support positions.
Demonstrated success managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of investment management industry structures, roles, and talent markets.
Strong sourcing capabilities utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and other talent platforms.
Excellent interviewing, relationship-building, and consultative communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruiting analytics.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment and build trusted relationships at all levels.

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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.

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