MIM - Associate - Private Capital

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 Private Capital department is an industry leader in institutional asset origination, managing over $155 billion as of June 30, 2025, across Private Corporates, Private Infrastructure, Residential Mortgage Loans, Alternatives, Middle Market Private Capital, and Private Asset-Backed Securities, and is continuing to experience significant growth. Private Capital strategies seek to invest in high-quality private debt securities that offer attractive yield potential, portfolio diversification, potential downside protection, and asset-liability matching.
Our Investment Grade Private Credit strategies include investments in corporate, private credit, infrastructure debt, and private structured credit issuers that offer portfolio diversification structured for asset-liability matching, managing over $108 billion as of June 30, 2025. We invest in credits whose transactions we believe are well structured, properly priced and have sufficient relative value compared to other investment opportunities. We have access to a wide range of investment opportunities that allow us to be selective on deals.
The Client Portfolio Management team is responsible for overseeing the construction and management of the Private Capital portfolios for MIM's various clients, as well as contributing to adding new external Private Capital clients by preparing RFP responses, developing model portfolios and consolidating information for ad-hoc requests. There are twelve members of the team, which sits within MetLife's Private Capital group. The team works alongside Private Capital's credit group, who is responsible for deal origination and credit monitoring, and is supported by MIM Operations, Legal and Compliance. The team also works with MIM's Institutional Client Group by providing asset class expertise in support of the sales efforts.
The Associate on the Client Portfolio Management Team plays a key role in supporting senior client portfolio managers. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong analytical background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for investment management. This role offers the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of portfolio management, client engagement, and investment strategy within a collaborative and dynamic team environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Support the portfolio solicitation process for new private placement and infrastructure debt transactions, including deal origination, allocation, and tracking
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders:
  • Gather detailed information, synthesize data and coordinate timely responses to requests for information
  • Build pipeline reports
• Utilize internal and external systems (e.g., Aladdin/BlackRock, Allvue, Salesforce) to analyze portfolios, support deal flow, and enhance reporting
• Assist in supporting the sales process, contribute to RFP responses, develop model portfolios, gather product data to highlight the asset class and MIM's capabilities and create presentation materials.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Exceptional attention to detail, placing a high priority on accuracy and organization
• Problem solver with ability to research solutions and suggest resolutions
• Advanced knowledge of Excel; ability to work with large data sets
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure
• Highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic

Preferred:

• Undergraduate degree; MBA preferred.

• Understanding of credit markets; knowledge of private placements would be 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 expected salary range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000. 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 2025 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2025 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!
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.
$110,000 - $130,000
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