Public Fixed Income Credit Analyst

Description and Requirements
MetLife Investment Management - 2025 Public Fixed Income Analyst
Job Title: Credit Research Analyst
Business Units: Public Fixed Income (PFI)
Location: Philadelphia, PA or Whippany, NJ
Company Overview : MetLife Investment Management (MIM) is the institutional asset management business of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), one of the world's leading financial services companies. MIM serves institutional investors, including MetLife's general account investment teams, by combining a client-centric approach with deep, asset-class expertise established over 150 years of disciplined risk-management experience. Focused on managing Public Fixed Income, Private Capital, and Real Estate assets, we aim to deliver strong, risk-adjusted returns by building tailored portfolio solutions. MetLife Investment Management had $587.6 billion of total assets under management as of June 30, 2024, for our institutional clients and MetLife's general account. Further information is available at investments.metlife.com .
Public Fixed Income (Philadelphia, PA; Whippany, NJ): The Public Fixed Income Credit Research Analyst will work closely with senior members of the research, trading and portfolio management groups to gain a working knowledge of and take an active role in the investment process. Areas of concentration may include high yield and investment grade corporate bonds and bank loans, municipal bonds, and infrastructure debt. The position offers candidates the opportunity to learn in-depth corporate credit analysis through financial modeling, valuation and recovery work, interaction with corporate management teams, and relative value discussion.
The analyst will receive on-the-job training, online development tools, and a culture that encourages new members of the team to take an active role in the investment process. This role offers dynamic and continued learning in an ever-evolving market landscape. Public Fixed Income AUM was $311.8 billion on June 30, 2024.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Candidate 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 finance / economics
• Candidate's anticipated graduation date must be between December 2024 and June 2025
• Candidate must have a strong work ethic, personal and professional integrity, and be able to adapt to new challenges in a dynamic environment while handling multiple projects
• Candidate must be able to work independently and in a team environment, remaining detail-oriented and client-focused
• Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and feel comfortable interacting with management-level professionals
• Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
For additional information or to submit a resume for consideration, please contact :
https://www.metlifecareers.com/en_US/ml/EarlyCareer
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.
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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.