2026 IT Systems Analyst Internship - Remote

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our investments team as an IT Systems Analyst Intern! 

Role Overview 

As a Systems Analyst intern with the Investments IT team, you’ll gain hands-on experience working with financial technology that powers investment operations. You’ll be 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 is 12 weeks, running from May 18 – August 7, 2026. 

Company Overview 

Symetra Investment Management (“SIM”) is a SEC-registered investment advisory firm with approximately $78 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025. Symetra Financial Corporation (“SFC”), a diversified financial services company with $68.4 billion in 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 approximately 2.3 million customers and 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 billion of 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’s CreditLens) 

• Conducting analysis and documenting current vs. future workflows 

• Assist in 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) 

• Assist with the migration effort and validate inventory 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 and improve system documentation (ServiceNOW & Azure DevOps) 

• Create an onboarding guide for new employees to Symetra Investment Management (SIM) for managers to follow 

• Prototype a Power Automate flow to streamline a repetitive process or to replace subscriptions in SharePoint 

Learning & Growth Opportunities: 

• 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 Graduate Program 

• 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 enjoy work from 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 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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