MIM - Associate - Private Capital

Description and Requirements
Role Value Proposition:
Based in Whippany, New Jersey, MetLife Investment Management ("MIM") is one of the largest institutional investors and asset managers in the world, with approximately $600 billion in combined managed assets. MIM has been ranked a "Best Places to Work in Money Management" by Pensions & Investments for four consecutive years and has consistently generated superior returns for both policyholders and shareholders. The enterprise has more than 850 dedicated professionals with experience and expertise in all asset classes, with a strength in public and private fixed income and private assets, including private equity and real estate. Visit us at www.metlife.com/investments to learn more.
The product specialist group is focused on product management and strategy across the private capital platform at MetLife Investment Management ("MIM"). Private capital consists of asset-based finance, residential mortgage credit, infrastructure and corporate private placements. The goal of the product specialist team is to serve as the liaisons between MIM's Institutional Client Group ("ICG"), with its prospective and existing third-party investors, and the private capital investment teams. The product specialist team works to ideate and implement private capital strategy for both the general account and third-party investors, coordinating across MIM's Product, ICG, and Investment teams. The team serves as subject matter experts for marketing and diligence materials and helps to craft the messaging of each asset class to enhance ICG's investor conversations and sales process.
The Associate, Private Capital, is responsible for participating in prospective and existing client meetings and helping to manage the investor due diligence process. The Associate will draft all marketing materials and assist with thought leadership and other client outreach initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to be heavily involved in the ideation and implementation of new investment strategies such as fund launches and SMA structures and touch upon all areas of a global organization. Success in this role requires strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build trust with internal and external stakeholders. The Associate - Private Capital, will collaborate closely with MIM's ICG and Investment teams in an environment where every contribution is respected, and every perspective is heard.
Key Responsibilities:

• Create marketing materials specific to private capital asset classes (Residential Credit and Private Asset Based Finance) and other thought leadership pieces
• Oversee the quality control of all investments data that will go out to third-party investors for due diligence and in marketing collateral
• Manage the product strategy vertically across investment teams, ICG, Insurance Asset Management, and other areas of MIM as needed
• Develop a library of investor materials and set up and maintain processes for investor diligence and fundraise management
• Coordinate with MIM's investment and product development teams on new funds and investment strategies

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:

• 2+ years' experience at an asset manager, bank, or other financial institution
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Collaborative and a team player; communicates respectfully and clearly with others
• Intellectual curiosity
• Desire to be an "owner" of processes and responsibilities; a self-starter

Preferred:

• Knowledge of private markets, particularly credit markets
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of insurance products and insurance investments
• Advanced Excel and Visual Basic (VBA) skills a plus
• Ability and willingness to travel and meet with clients and prospective clients

At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
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The expected salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000. 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 2025 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2025 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 empathy, 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").
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MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$110,000 - $150,000
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