MIM - Analyst - Equity Portfolio Mgmt

Description and Requirements
Job Location: Whippany, NJ or Washington, DC
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 (Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and Whippany, NJ) and four international offices (London, Mexico City, Tokyo and Santiago).
The Analyst will support the Equity Portfolio Management team on multiple portfolios and directly serving MIM's institutional clients. The portfolios include office, industrial, multifamily, retail and hotel holdings as well as alternatives and the assets are in different markets across the United States.
Key Responsibilities:

• Support the MIM Real Estate Portfolio Management and Operations team in driving portfolio performance and platform growth including the execution of new ventures or addition of new investments.
• Establish strong working relationships with MIM's Client Services Group, Finance Department, and the Acquisition staff and Asset Managers in the Real Estate regional office network.
• Coordinate the completion of monthly / quarterly / annual internal and external client reporting packages.
• Review account performance / exposure vs. benchmarks, such as NCREIF.
• Provide financial analysis support at the asset and portfolio level for new and existing investments or opportunities.
• Support the Equity Strategies Operations Group and Portfolio Manager in special projects related to the expansion of MIM Real Estate's Investment Management platform.
• Seek to elevate the client facing reporting and portfolio analytics of the Real Estate Managed Account portfolio.
• Evaluate new investments for inclusion in the various client portfolios and implementation of modeling client fee structures for net return.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills :
Required:

• Ability to work within a collaborative team environment, effectively handling multiple issues, prioritizing deadlines appropriately and remaining flexible and professional.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in institutional real estate, preferably in asset management and/or acquisitions.
• Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel and Argus Enterprise modeling, joint venture waterfalls and promoting structures.
• High level of initiative, strong work ethic, attention to detail and willingness to work across teams.

Preferred:

• BA/BS in real estate or finance preferred, MBA optional.
• Familiarity with real estate specific applications, such as Argus Enterprise, View The Space (VTS), DealPath, Chatham Financial and MRI/Yardi a plus.
• Team first mentality

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 . 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.
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