MIM - Associate - Private Capital

Description and Requirements
Role Value Proposition:
Based in Whippany, New Jersey, MetLife Investment Management ("MIM") is one of the largest institutional investors and asset managers in the world, with approximately $600 billion in combined managed assets. MIM has been ranked a "Best Places to Work in Money Management" by Pensions & Investments for four consecutive years and has consistently generated superior returns for both policyholders and shareholders. The enterprise has more than 850 dedicated professionals with experience and expertise in all asset classes, with a strength in public and private fixed income and private assets, including private equity and real estate. Visit us at www.metlife.com/investments to learn more.
The Associate will be a member of the Client Portfolio Management team. The team is focused on managing portfolios across investment grade private fixed income. The platform consists of corporate private placements, infrastructure debt and asset-based finance. The team manages portfolios for both the general account and third-party investors and serves as subject matter experts for each asset class to assist with the sales process. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong analytical background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for investment management. This role offers the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of portfolio management and private credit investment strategy within a collaborative and dynamic team environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders:
  • Gather detailed information, synthesize data and coordinate timely responses to requests for information
  • Utilize internal systems (e.g., Aladdin/BlackRock, Allvue, Salesforce) to analyze portfolios, support deal flow, and enhance reporting
  • Provide data for client reporting needs

• Track deal opportunities, client solicitations, and maintain pipeline and client reports
• Identify and implement data/process enhancements to support day-to-day investment and portfolio management
• Construct pitch-books and contribute to RFP responses
• Contribute to strategic reporting and presentations for senior leadership
• Provide various ad hoc data research and analysis as needed
• Desire to take initiative and ownership - must demonstrate a proactive, positive attitude toward given tasks

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:

• Exceptional attention to detail, placing a high priority on accuracy and organization
• 2-5 years of working experience
• Problem solver with ability to research solutions and suggest resolutions
• Advanced knowledge of Excel; ability to work with large data sets
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree required. Preferred in Business Administration, Economics, or Finance
• Understanding of credit markets; knowledge of private placements would be a plus

At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
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Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
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!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the 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 our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$110,000 - $140,000
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