Investment Business Strategist

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.
MetLife Investment Management (MIM) is seeking an Investment Business Strategist to join our team. The role will be accountable for meeting a wide array of business needs, as well as partnering with internal stakeholders in Fixed Income and across MIM. The ideal candidate will be adept at analyzing market trends, identifying growth opportunities, and developing strategies that align with our business goals. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, financial acumen, and a deep understanding of investment dynamics.
Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement business strategies to enhance business performance and achieve long-term growth objectives. Collaborate with senior management to align strategies with overall company goals.
• Market Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analysis of financial markets, industry trends, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities that algin with MIM capabilities and threats.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities; design and refine MIM's product offerings to align with clients' needs; Provide support of MIM strategy and growth initiatives, driving product and strategy innovation and best practices across asset classes and regions.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor and assess the effectiveness of implemented strategies. Prepare detailed reports on performance, market conditions, and strategic outcomes.
• Collaboration: Partners with Investment Teams, Distribution and Marketing to ensure continuity of messaging, including tracking of relevant feedback and notification of updates.
• Financial Modeling: Create and analyze financial models to assess potential investment, planning and forecasting. Utilize data-driven insights to support strategic initiatives.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:

• Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in investment strategy, financial analysis, or business development, with a proven track record of developing and executing successful strategies
• Deep understanding of the asset management industry, industry peers, investment channels, and investment products, including experience evaluating managers and strategies against broad market capabilities and client needs.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and professional presence with a demonstrated ability to build relationships.
• Self-starter with intellectual curiosity, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work within tight deadlines.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills, including the ability to present recommendations.

Preferred:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred

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.
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" 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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