Associate Director - MII Global Credit & Equity

Description and Requirements
Associate Director - MII Global Credit & Equity

MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. We're united by our purpose to help our customers and each other create a confident future; we're guided by empathy; and we're inspired by each other to make a difference in the lives of our coworkers, customers, communities, and the world at large. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
This role is in the Global Equity and Credit (GCE) team within MetLife Insurance Investments (MII). GCE is responsible for developing investment strategies, overseeing the general account (GA) portfolio from a credit and equity perspective, and ensuring portfolios are positioned and managed in the best interest of the GA. GCE also independently monitors and identifies area of concern as well as opportunity and advises on macro allocation. GCE works with MetLife Investment Management (MIM) to meet insurance company objectives.
The Associate will support both GCE's Head of Corporate Credit and Head of Real Estate. The work will primarily focus on IG and BIG public and private credit, commercial mortgage loans, agriculture loans, and real estate equity in international and domestic markets. In this regard, they will complete analysis, make recommendations, and participate in discussions supporting these sectors. The Associate will work with other MII associates to understand investment needs and partner with MIM to implement strategies and help manage the risk/return of the portfolio. The Associate should be able to effectively work in both team settings and independently to complete projects.

• Work with GCE asset sector heads to prepare investment analysis, engage with MIM sector teams and complete projects to develop investment strategies and provide general account oversight.
• Directly engage and build trusted relationships with GCE asset sector heads and MIM sector teams.
• Support analysis of acquisitions, sales, major decisions, and potential conflicts of interest as well as credit strategies
• Manage cross-functional projects to complete relevant analysis.
• Effectively manage and communicate state of sectors and markets to senior leaders in MII and MetLife
• Partner with MIM, Legal and Global Risk Management to analyze and monitor matters including but not limited to existing exposures, market changes, new commitments, potential sales, joint venture issues, new fund proposals, workouts, valuations, and on-going portfolio surveillance.

Required:

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in institutional investment management, preferably with experience in corporate credit or real estate.
• Experience with market drivers and trends, ability to identify areas or concern or opportunity.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency with Excel and Bloomberg experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask in, high performance, collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with investment factors important to an insurance company

Preferred

• MBA, CFA, or other advanced degree preferred.

The salary range for applicants for this position is 129,000 - 172,500.

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies" as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
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129,000 - 172,500
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