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MetLife Investment Management · 2 months ago

Director, Equity Research Analyst

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$140K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

MetLife Investment Management is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management. The Director, Equity Research Analyst will analyze industry fundamentals, assess investment opportunities, and present recommendations to support portfolio management.

Financial Services

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Analyze industry and company fundamentals within assigned industries and sectors

Monitor and assess industry and company weightings within the portfolio for assigned industries and sectors

Frequently screen coverage universe to create an opportunity set of investable candidates

Assess and determine the value and return potential of current and proposed holdings

Presentation (written and verbal) of investment recommendations for potential inclusion into portfolios

Make recommendations to eliminate current investment and/or reallocate investment resources to other alternatives within the respective coverage area

Attendance of company and broker-sponsored meetings and conferences

Interview company management to assess the potential of investment opportunities

Actively follow 20-40 securities with secondary coverage of additional names

In addition, the position may involve presentations to clients, consultants, and prospects to help communicate the firm’s investment philosophy, investment process, and portfolio results

Qualification

Fundamental research experienceMBACFA designationIndustry analysis skillsSmallSMID cap equity knowledgeTeam-oriented philosophyCommunication skills

Required

5-10 years of fundamental research experience and possess an MBA and/or CFA designation

Knowledge of the small and SMID cap equity universe along with the ability to identify strong potential investment candidates is essential

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are necessary

The ability and desire to work in a high-performance atmosphere employing a team-oriented philosophy is critical

Preferred

Experience analyzing companies in Industrial and Energy sectors with a demonstrated record of success is preferred

Incremental experience covering other sectors with a demonstrated record of success will be considered

Benefits

Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision

Dental insurance

No-cost short- and long-term disability

Company-paid life insurance

Legal services

A retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife

401(k) with employer matching

Group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Digital mental health programs

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Tuition assistance

Company

MetLife Investment Management

MetLife Investment Management serves institutional investors around the world by combining a client-centric approach with deep and long-established asset class expertise in managing Fixed Income, Private Credit and Real Estate.

Founded in 1868

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

501-1000 employees