MetLife · 3 months ago
Director, Equity Research Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$145K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expMetLife 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 and company fundamentals, monitor portfolio weightings, and present investment recommendations to support the firm's investment strategy.
Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRisk Management
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
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, and no-cost short- and long-term disability
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
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs
Parental leave
Volunteer time off
Tuition assistance
Company
MetLife
MetLife is a provider of insurance, employee benefits, and financial services .
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2000-04-14IPO
Leadership Team
Michel A. Khalaf
President & CEO, MetLife, Inc.
Koley Corte
Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer - Institutional, Regional, Global Insights+Analytics
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