MetLife · 1 week ago
Associate Director - MII Derivatives Trader
Whippany, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $176K/yr
5+ years expMetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management. The Associate Director - MII Derivatives Trader role involves structuring, executing, and managing derivatives portfolios while collaborating with various teams to optimize financial outcomes and develop strategic hedging solutions.
Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Lead the structuring, execution, and oversight of hedge programs to optimize cost and risk outcomes
Develop and implement strategic hedging solutions across equity, rate, and currency market exposures
Produce market strategy insights and publish position papers to inform internal decision-making
Oversee performance reporting and risk analytics, including pre-trade modeling, position tracking, and P&L monitoring
Manage relationships with sell-side counterparties and internal stakeholders across Investments IT, Treasury, Risk, ALM, Accounting, and Portfolio Management
Provide leadership on strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects
Mentor junior talent and foster a high-performance, growth-oriented team culture
Qualification
Required
5+ years of equity derivatives sales or trading experience required
Strong quantitative, analytical, and communication skills (verbal and written)
Effective collaborator with strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrated success in navigating complex, matrixed environments
Preferred
Experience in global markets, insurance investments, and developing hedging strategies a plus
Familiarity with derivative market commentary and strategy writing a plus
Programming experience (e.g Python, R., etc.) a plus
Advanced degree or industry certifications (MBA degree, CFA charterholder, or comparable) a plus
Background in change management or strategic transformation a plus
Rate or currency markets experience a plus
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
Accident insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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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