The role involves managing reinsurance investment portfolios, developing investment strategies, and collaborating with actuarial and business teams for pricing support.
Description and Requirements
The Opportunity
The Associate Director role is part of the MetLife Insurance Investments (MII) team and is responsible for in-force portfolio management and developing investment strategy and providing new business pricing support to MetLife line of business partners. The Associate Director will focus primarily on Reinsurance entities for both in-force portfolio management and design of optimal investment strategies in support of new business opportunities and growth.
How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)
• Provide oversight of our Reinsurance Investment portfolios, mostly domiciled in Bermuda
• Lead development of detailed investment strategy via portfolio optimization analysis for reinsured portfolios, seeking strategies that deliver maximum value within a reinsurance framework and applicable risk constraints
• Partner with counterparts in the business, Reinsurance and Actuarial to develop optimal asset allocation and new business pricing strategies under the Bermuda regulatory capital framework
• Partner with MetLife Investment Management (MIM) to identify attractive investment opportunities in support of pricing / investment strategy
• Present investment strategy, sensitivities, and scenario analysis to MII partners and management, including Global Risk Management, Finance, and line of business representatives
• Monitor and oversee investment performance and key risk / return metrics on an actual vs. expected basis
• Contribute to the oversight and management of Corporate & Reinsurance in-force investment portfolios
• Support the Corporate & Reinsurance team on strategic projects aimed at increasing portfolio profitability and/or mitigating portfolio risks
• Using quantitative tools such as Blackrock Aladdin and Bloomberg, evaluate cash flow, key rate duration, and ALM profiles of new business pricing strategies vs. liabilities
• Participate in Annual Plan process, including providing guidance on potential attractive asset needs in support of new business pricing
• Present and obtain approval through ALM governance process (ALM Working Groups, ALM Committees, etc.) of shifts in new business investment / pricing strategy
• Lead development of and/or present investment-related presentation materials to business partners
• Partner with MIM on asset related analysis for new Reinsurance initiatives
What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)
• Strong quantitative skills and knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience using BlackRock/ Aladdin and Bloomberg systems
• Asset-liability management experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build partnerships and work in a team environment
• Excellent communication and prioritization skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, less structured environment
What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)
• MBA or CFA preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Math, or related field
• 10 years of work experience at an insurance company or in financial services industry
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $156,700 to $208,900. 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").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$156,700 to $208,900
#BI-Hybrid
The Opportunity
The Associate Director role is part of the MetLife Insurance Investments (MII) team and is responsible for in-force portfolio management and developing investment strategy and providing new business pricing support to MetLife line of business partners. The Associate Director will focus primarily on Reinsurance entities for both in-force portfolio management and design of optimal investment strategies in support of new business opportunities and growth.
How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)
• Provide oversight of our Reinsurance Investment portfolios, mostly domiciled in Bermuda
• Lead development of detailed investment strategy via portfolio optimization analysis for reinsured portfolios, seeking strategies that deliver maximum value within a reinsurance framework and applicable risk constraints
• Partner with counterparts in the business, Reinsurance and Actuarial to develop optimal asset allocation and new business pricing strategies under the Bermuda regulatory capital framework
• Partner with MetLife Investment Management (MIM) to identify attractive investment opportunities in support of pricing / investment strategy
• Present investment strategy, sensitivities, and scenario analysis to MII partners and management, including Global Risk Management, Finance, and line of business representatives
• Monitor and oversee investment performance and key risk / return metrics on an actual vs. expected basis
• Contribute to the oversight and management of Corporate & Reinsurance in-force investment portfolios
• Support the Corporate & Reinsurance team on strategic projects aimed at increasing portfolio profitability and/or mitigating portfolio risks
• Using quantitative tools such as Blackrock Aladdin and Bloomberg, evaluate cash flow, key rate duration, and ALM profiles of new business pricing strategies vs. liabilities
• Participate in Annual Plan process, including providing guidance on potential attractive asset needs in support of new business pricing
• Present and obtain approval through ALM governance process (ALM Working Groups, ALM Committees, etc.) of shifts in new business investment / pricing strategy
• Lead development of and/or present investment-related presentation materials to business partners
• Partner with MIM on asset related analysis for new Reinsurance initiatives
What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)
• Strong quantitative skills and knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience using BlackRock/ Aladdin and Bloomberg systems
• Asset-liability management experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build partnerships and work in a team environment
• Excellent communication and prioritization skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, less structured environment
What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)
• MBA or CFA preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Math, or related field
• 10 years of work experience at an insurance company or in financial services industry
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $156,700 to $208,900. 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").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$156,700 to $208,900
#BI-Hybrid
Top Skills
Aladdin
Blackrock
Bloomberg
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