What are the responsibilities and job description for the MIM - Associate - Insurance Asset Management position at MetLife, Inc?
Description and Requirements
The Opportunity
The Associate will support the Insurance Asset Management team in delivering customized investment solutions for insurance clients. This role bridges strategic portfolio advisory with analytical execution, providing exposure to asset allocation, ALM (Asset-Liability Management), portfolio optimization, and regulatory considerations. The Associate will collaborate with senior leaders, portfolio managers, and insurance specialists to help implement portfolio strategies and support client engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the development, implementation, tracking, and reporting of investment strategies, including new money portfolio construction, ALM, and hedging solutions.
- Assist with allocations across asset sectors per ALM objectives, regulatory compliance, and other constraints.
- Prepare client-ready materials, presentations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of investment solutions with client objectives related to return, risk, capital, and accounting.
- Maintain strong attention to detail while managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
- Conduct research and analysis on investment activities, insurance regulatory frameworks, industry trends, and market insights to better inform strategic and tactical decisions.
- Support product development initiatives and contribute to portfolio optimization projects.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field
- Strong academic record and demonstrated interest in investment management and insurance markets.
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with management-level professionals.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a strong work ethic and integrity.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with tools like Copilot
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of asset-liability management concepts, portfolio construction, and insurance regulatory frameworks.
- Familiarity with investment products across fixed income, equities, and alternatives.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to new challenges.
- VBA, Python, and SQL expertise is a plus.
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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Salary : $120,000 - $136,000