MIM - Associate - Debt Portfolio Management

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.
MIM's Global Real Estate and Agricultural Investments maintains a portfolio invested in commercial real estate and agricultural mortgages, as well as real estate equities. In addition to sourcing and managing these investments, the groups are responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key industry contacts and referral sources. The mortgage portfolio and equity portfolio units are organized according to specialty, and they actively manage MetLife's portfolio of mortgage loans and equity investments in agricultural, office, apartment, retail, industrial, and hotel properties. The portfolio units are responsible for overall portfolio strategy, pricing, transaction approval and credit approval on new loans, as well as the active management of the overall mortgage and equity portfolios. Real Estate Investments sources and manages commercial real estate investments through seven regional field offices in the U.S. and International field offices in London, Tokyo, Mexico City and Santiago.
The Associate will assume an integral role in MIM's Real Estate Debt Strategies Group (DSG). The Associate will support the Separate Account Portfolio Management team in all aspects of management and reporting of MIM's $15B Debt Managed Separate Account portfolio. The Associate will liaise directly with clients on new transactions, quarterly and ad hoc reporting needs, loan workouts, and special projects.
Key Responsibilities:

• Help develop and manage client relationships, present portfolio updates, market trends, and pipeline activity to clients on an ongoing basis
• Liaise with MIM's Regional Office deal teams, Legal, Accounting, Compliance and broader DSG team to grow AUM and drive business initiatives
• Manage a detailed allocation process of Separate Account clients into new origination opportunities
• Attend Investment Committee meetings for new originations and provide general client appetite for new transactions
• Attend portfolio surveillance meetings; Provide notice to clients of any material portfolio updates and upcoming payoffs
• Review all quarterly reporting deliverables to separate account clients and prepare presentation materials for quarterly reviews
• Provide general analytical support to the Portfolio Management team as needed, as well as ad hoc requests and projects related to clients' portfolios
• Enhance existing models and reporting processes as needed
• Work closely with Compliance to ensure portfolios meet investment guidelines
• Assist in the maintenance and the launching of new, client-facing system enhancements

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a role within institutional commercial real estate, preferably in an origination, acquisition, asset management or portfolio management capacity.
• Ability to multitask in a high performing, collaborative environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• In order to post for this position, you need the proper work authorization to work in the country where the position is located and not require relocation assistance.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business, English, History, Political Science or Philosophy, as well as any other related field of expertise.

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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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