MIM - Analyst - Index Strategies

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 approximately $600 billion in combined managed assets. MIM has been ranked a "Best Places to Work in Money Management" by Pensions & Investments for four consecutive years and has consistently generated superior returns for both policyholders and shareholders. The enterprise has more than 850 dedicated professionals with experience and expertise in all asset classes, with a strength in public and private fixed income and private assets, including private equity and real estate. Visit us at www.metlife.com/investments to learn more.
The Fixed Income Index Strategies team is a department within MIM's Public Fixed Income organization. The small team manages approximately $11 billion of fixed income assets across 20 distinct investment mandates for internal and external clients. This analyst position will support the Fixed Income Index Strategies team in analysis and reporting for MetLife's US separate accounts and MetLife Investment Management (MIM) clients.
The analyst will be an investment professional supporting the Index Strategies team in the creation, execution, and management of multiple client portfolios. The analyst will also support administrative, marketing, and client-based projects related to the Index Strategies team. This role provides candidates with the opportunity to work and interact with various teams across MIM. The small investment team offers an analyst the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while being trained by seasoned investment professionals. Analysts benefit from on-the-job training, online development tools and a culture that encourages continuing education.
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and coordinate materials related to fund investment management. Confirm and verify data and information. This involves thorough and in-depth reviews to ensure data is presented accurately and consistently to internal and external parties.
• Compiling daily cash activity into a consolidated tool, analyzing activity to help coordinate trading plans. Liaison with various custody-banks to cure data and trade discrepancies.
• Process and compile data, provide accurate reporting for internal monitoring purposes including position reconciliation, risk management and performance attribution.
• Compiling daily performance data from various custodian platforms and trading systems to provide daily reports and commentary to the portfolio managers.
• Identify opportunities to expand the use of digital and technological innovations to enhance the portfolio management platform and improve reporting efficiencies.
• Develop into an integral partner of a small asset management team within MIM's asset management business.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:

• Basic knowledge of fixed income required
• Strong quantitative and technical skills
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to work effectively with others across multiple departments, teams and levels

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Finance preferred
• Preferable experience with VBA

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.
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Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $104,000 - $115,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
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 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the 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 our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
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MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$104,000 - $115,000
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