MIM - Analyst - Derivatives Analytics

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 nearly $600.8 billion in combined managed assets, and has consistently generated superior returns for both policyholders and shareholders. The enterprise has more than 850 dedicated professionals with extensive experience and expertise in all asset classes, with a strength in public and private fixed income and private assets, including real estate. Visit us at www.metlife.com/investments to learn more.
An outstanding opportunity exists to join MetLife's growing Middle Office Operations business. The Analyst will play an integral part on the MIM Operations team, responsible for the operations collateral management of MetLife's Derivatives Operations, and Securities Lending programs. The individual will support MIM's increased derivative hedging activity, as well as the growing Capital markets business, to contribute to, and lead, company initiatives. The position engages directly with trading, risk management, IT, operations, finance as well as countless external counterparties and vendors across the street. Responsibilities, given below, are well integrated within a strong team environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide coverage for derivative trading desks - both International and Domestic
• Perform daily confirmation, allocation, and reconciliation for the firm's derivatives executions, throughout trade life cycle.
• Review and execute daily margin call activity for MetLife's Securities Lending Desk.
• Manage the daily trade settlement process for FED and DTC securities with our CPs and custody bank; initiate internal security moves between MetLife portfolios as necessary.
• Investigate and resolve daily cash and security breaks related to margin and trading.
• Contribute to analysis, development, testing, and integration of new applications and enhancements.
• Prepare and review daily, weekly, and quarterly reports for Senior Management.
• Ability to liaise with Trading, Technology, Legal, Portfolio Managers, Audit, and external counterparties to achieve goals.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:

• 0-2 years of investments experience within a financial services firm
• 0-2 years of investment operations experience supporting fixed income or derivatives
• 0-2 years of collateral management experience
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and collaborative skills
• Strong Excel Skills - (Pivots, macros, vlookup, graphs)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to meet daily deliverables in a high stress environment and thrive
• Professional, self-motivated, and self-aware
• Flexible and adaptive to change in a dynamic environment

Preferred:

• B.S. Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or other related field of expertise
• Knowledge of Murex, Aladdin, and Bloomberg 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.
The salary range for applicants for this position is 65000 - 110000.
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!
Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans
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.
65000 - 110000
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