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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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
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.
Source: MetLife Real Estate Career Page
