MIM - Associate - Investments Operations

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.
The Testing Analyst partners closely with the Product Manager, Product Owner, the business line(s) and Agile team to drive the evolution of the digital portal. The Testing Lead will be responsible for testing and test documentation for the digital portal and all the applications that support it.
Key Responsibilities:

• Must be able to interpret processes, procedures, and requirements to ensure test cases, a testing plan and execution are seamless.
• Ability to follow an agile process - writing stories, exception criteria, etc.
• Implement and lead the planning and implementing of the testing process.
• Manage testing cycles for both internal MetLife teams and Vendor releases.
• Conduct user acceptance testing with IT and business partners.
• Prepare test cases, test scripts and test data.
• Report defects and assist in business team understanding.
• Analyze test results and track testing metrics.
• Prepare and present test reports.
• Prepare metrics around deliverables.
• Have a deep understanding of all applications that support the digital portal.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with strong analytical and communication skills to comprehend and clearly communicate in business terms information relating to technical and support issues.
• Ability to work towards deadlines and ensure teams are aware of progress being made, roadblocks and milestones
• Ability to work with multiple departments and to handle multiple builds and frequent releases.
• A clear understanding of the testing process and methodology.
• 3-7 years in a testing role within the financial services industry.
• Must have knowledge with digital experience.
• Solid understanding of the Agile mindset.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree required. MBA 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 130000 - 150000.
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.
130000 - 150000
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