Senior Analyst - Portfolio Management Agriculture

Job Description

Job Location: United States : Kansas : Overland Park

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 over $587 billion in combined managed assets, and has consistently generated superior returns for both policyholders and shareholders. The enterprise has more than 900 dedicated professionals with extensive experience and expertise in all asset classes, with strength in public and private fixed income and private assets, including real estate.

In October 2012, building upon the company’s distinct expertise and success investing in private assets for the general account, MetLife launched its third-party asset management business in corporate private placements, infrastructure debt, commercial mortgage loans and direct equity investments in commercial real estate.

In addition to a strong track record and investment talent in both public and private assets, MIM’s competitive advantage lies in our deep credit underwriting fundamentals, seasoned and experienced individuals who have worked together for many years, and a disciplined risk-managed approach that permeates the business. Institutional investors have access to MIM’s unique platform and capabilities, intellectual capital, and the ability to work with a financially-strong partner offering attractive long-term returns and well-managed risk

Global Real Estate and Agricultural Finance maintain a portfolio invested in commercial real estate and agricultural mortgages, as well as real estate equities. Agricultural Finance sources agricultural real estate investments through five regional field offices in the U.S. and a consulting office in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The Investment Portfolio Management Analyst will serve as an integral part of the agricultural strategies group team and execute on growth strategies for MIM. The Investment Portfolio Management Analyst will provide support to MIM portfolio managers with respect to managing MetLife general account as well as external third-party clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide analysis of strategic business plan execution and active portfolio management results.
• Perform critical portfolio analysis and communicate information to portfolio managers and senior leadership.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc client portfolio exposure holdings reports and supporting analysis.
• Leverage technology and promote continuous improvement in portfolio management functions.
• Interact with investment specialists and stakeholders across the MIM organization regarding portfolio information and execution of client strategies.
• Maintain portfolio investment guidelines and governance protocols.
• Develop and cultivate positive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Respond to ad hoc queries in an efficient, thorough, and timely manner.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills to effectively manage several projects concurrently.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritize and work well in a small team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Prior portfolio management support and/or real estate related work experience.
• Demonstrated interest in agricultural finance career through academic or industry experience.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills associated with external and internal communication requirements.
• Excellent PC skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, accounting, finance, economics or related field

Travel

10-15%

Business Category

Investments

Number of Openings

1

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Requisition #: 112452