What are the responsibilities and job description for the MIM – Executive Assistant position at MetLife and Careers?
- Posting Location: Whippany, New Jersey
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.
This highly interactive executive assistant position is responsible for providing administrative expertise and support to select Public Fixed Income teams at MetLife Investment Management (MIM). The position will also be responsible for providing ad hoc support to other teams as needed. The executive assistant also plays a pivotal role in advancing strategic New Frontier initiatives, ensuring leaders can focus on high-impact priorities.
This position requires attention to detail, flexibility, the ability to prioritize as well as multi-task in an on-site work environment. This individual must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. The individual is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit a high level of discretion and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage schedules and coordinate both internal and external meetings for senior team members as well as members of the overall business on an ad-hoc basis, ensuring coordination across time zones as needed.
- Assist in the preparation and/or coordination of presentations, reports and spreadsheets by preparing and editing text, slides and other materials.
- Organize electronic and soft copy documents and communications. Assist with production and coordination of meeting materials, presentations, updates, and reports
- Manage domestic and (occasionally) international travel arrangements, expense reports, and track reimbursement.
- Oversee certain office processes, including supply orders, catering requests, and the onboarding of new employees.
- Coordinate IT support, assisting individuals with Help Desk interaction regarding IT-related issues.
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:
- 3 years of experience
- Ability to work in fast paced environment and recognize opportunities to improve and streamline processes
- Excellent organizational, time management and written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter: ability to independently anticipate needs, plan for contingencies, manage concurrent tasks, prioritize tasks and follow-up
- Flexibility to move between competing priorities as needed/directed
- Strong PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and internet skills
Preferred:
- High School diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Insurance and Financial Services experience
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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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!
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 accommodations@metlife.com. 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.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000