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 incumbent will perform a variety of financial studies to analyze and report financial information surrounding private equity portfolio. The incumbent is expected to determine the validity of data and provide supporting explanations of conclusions reached. He/she will support the team's analysis/reporting by maintaining financial reporting infrastructure and establishing controlled processes. Primary business partners will include the private equity originations team, Accounting/ Operations teams, and third-party vendors.
Key Responsibilities:

• Calculation and attribution of private equity performance across numerous internal and external portfolios.
• Derivation of custom private benchmarks and organization of public benchmarks in the creation of statistical risk metrics
• Calculation of gross and net portfolio performance metrics under actual and hypothetical fee structures
• Monitoring and reporting of portfolio composition across sectors, geographies, and currencies
• Ownership of data processes, and reporting requirements associated to our 3rdparty administrators and the tools they support
• Creation of quarterly fund of funds reporting packages for use by multiple internal business partners.
• Creation and maintenance of key exhibits used for the Alternative Investments quarterly package.
• Conduct research, and/or participate in special studies, using moderately complex models to illustrate potential portfolio changes under various economic scenarios.
• Description of private equity net investment income drivers.
• Oversight of new investment allocation across the portfolios of internal and external clients

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:

• Advanced problem-solving abilities and communication skills.
• 2+ years of operations experience in the Financial Services industry, Capital Markets or Investment Products.
• Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and within a small team.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to present and communicate financial data concisely and clearly with conclusions and recommendations.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent work experience. MBA preferred.

• Prior experience with private equity
• Familiarity with private equity software platform iLevel.
• Prior experience with Bloomberg.

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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The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000. 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.
$100,000 - $125,000
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