MII Global Credit & Equity Analyst

Description and Requirements
Company Overview : MetLife Insurance Investments (MII) is the global internal investment manager responsible for the general account (GA) and separate account assets of MetLife's Insurance Companies. For the general account, which totals over $400 billion in assets, MII develops and manages investment strategies in a manner consistent with business needs, including practicing asset-liability management and seeking investments with attractive relative value characteristics across asset sectors. MII designs strategic asset allocations to construct and manage portfolios while allowing for tactical adjustments that can maximize risk-adjusted returns over market cycles.
MII partners closely with each MetLife line of business to establish portfolio strategies, investment guidelines, and asset allocations to meet or exceed key metrics and other business objectives and interfaces with MetLife Investment Management (MIM), the primary asset manager for the general account. MII has oversight responsibility for asset managers managing about $105 billion of separate account assets and manages MetLife pension plan assets totaling about $12 billion.
The MII team consists of investment professionals across a diverse set of disciplines including insurance portfolio management, investment strategy, asset allocation, product pricing, asset sector oversight, derivative solutions, and trading as well as analysis of external managers. The team operates in the United States, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Its stewardship of the general account has spanned MetLife's 155-year history and MII plays an integral role in helping MetLife deliver on its promises to clients.
The Role : This role is in the Global Credit and Equity (GCE) team within 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 areas of concern as well as opportunity and advises on macro allocation. GCE works with MIM to meet MetLife's Insurance Companies' objectives.
The Analyst will support GCE's Heads of Corporate Credit, Real Estate, Structured Finance and Sustainability. Key responsibilities will span across various asset sectors including public and private credit, commercial mortgage loans, agriculture loans, and real estate equity, while also getting involved with structured finance and sustainability. In this regard, they will complete analysis, make recommendations and participate in discussions supporting these sectors and various ad hoc projects. The Analyst 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 Analyst should be able to effectively work both in 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
• Develop collaborative and trusted relationships with GCE asset sector heads, MIM sector teams and other key business partners
• Assist with development and oversight of sector strategies and drive the alignment of MII expectation and asset management
• 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
• Leverage technology to enhance productivity and general account oversight
• 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

Key Relationships :

• Reports to: GCE Head of Corporate Credit
• Key Stakeholders: MIM sector teams, MII US CIO team and Credit Risk Management

Required Skills and Qualifications :

• Must be currently enrolled in a higher education institution and actively pursuing an undergraduate degree with a strong academic record and a demonstrated interest in investments / finance / economics
• Anticipated graduation date must be between December 2024 and June 2025
• Strong work ethic, personal and professional integrity, and be able to adapt to new challenges in a dynamic environment while handling multiple projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and feel comfortable interacting with management-level professionals
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for immigration sponsorship, now or at any point in the future

MetLife does not offer any type of employer sponsorship for any immigration-related employment benefit for this program and will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit.
MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.
We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] or call our Employee Relations Department at 1-877-843-3711.
MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
In connection with this open position, MetLife will only consider job applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States without an employer-sponsored petition for a visa, such as an H-1B visa. It will not file any visa applications in connection with this position.
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 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, 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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MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
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