MetLife · 2 days ago
Associate - Inv Portfolio Management
Whippany, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$117K/yr - $136K/yr
3+ years expMetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing a range of products including insurance and asset management. The Associate role within the MetLife Insurance Investments team focuses on portfolio optimization and collaboration with various business segments to support Pension Risk Transfer and other financial products.
Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Execute portfolio optimization by adhering to established procedures and governance frameworks, leveraging the solver model, and applying advanced numerical optimization expertise to address pricing requests for U.S. Business products, such as Pension Risk Transfer (PRT), Bank-Owned Life Insurance (BOLI), Guaranteed Investment Contracts (GIC), and Registered Index-Linked Annuities (RILA)
Collaborate closely with U.S. Business representatives to gain a clear understanding of pricing request context, associated constraints, and product timelines
Oversee the Assets-In-Kind review process and recommend optimal asset selections and hedging strategies for Pension Risk Transfer
Develop and implement interim portfolio strategies for Pension Risk Transfer
Liaise with MIM Insurance Asset Management (IAM) team to implement new business investment strategies and integrate them into the optimization model
Lead development of and/or present investment-related presentation materials to governance committees
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the existing model and reporting framework to deliver improved pricing outcomes
Handle business-as-usual periodic internal reporting
Qualification
Required
Numerical optimization experience – the ideal candidate must demonstrate a solid understanding of mathematical optimization principles and their practical application
Strong quantitative skills and knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including VBA
Experience using Bloomberg
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build partnerships and work in a team environment
Excellent communication, prioritization and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
CFA Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred in Mathematics, Information Science, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related field
Asset-liability management experience in insurance industry
Experience using BlackRock/Aladdin and Murex
3 years of work experience at an insurance company or in financial services industry
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
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
MetLife is a provider of insurance, employee benefits, and financial services .
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (164)
2024 (108)
2023 (113)
2022 (155)
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2020 (81)
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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