2026 Real Estate Analyst

MetLife • Hanover, NJ

123d • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

MetLife Investment Management (MIM) offers the chance to be part of a team driving impact in global markets. With about $600 billion in assets under management, we apply expertise in Fixed Income, Equities, Private Credit, and Real Estate to create thoughtful, risk-managed investment solutions for institutional clients. At MIM, experience meets impact, and your contributions will help build a legacy spanning over 150 years. You'll turn ideas into action, collaborate with industry professionals, and build a career with lasting influence. If you're seeking a dynamic environment where your work matters, MIM is the place to be. The Analyst placement will provide an excellent introduction to the various aspects of institutional real estate investment management with a mix of boots-on-the-ground and portfolio management perspectives. The Analyst will gain hands-on exposure to the various aspects of real estate debt or equity investments, such as the regional office's commercial mortgage origination, acquisitions, development, and asset management efforts by completing property and market analyses and assisting in the internal investment committee approval processes and closings.

Requirements

• Candidate must be currently enrolled in a higher education institution and actively pursuing an undergraduate degree with a strong academic record and a demonstrated interest in real estate.
• Candidate's anticipated graduation date must be between December 2025 and June 2026.
• Candidate must have a strong work ethic, personal and professional integrity, and be able to adapt to new challenges in a dynamic environment while handling multiple projects.
• Candidate must be able to work independently and in a team environment, remaining detail-oriented and client-focused.
• Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and feel comfortable interacting with management-level professionals.
• Candidate must be familiar with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for immigration sponsorship, now or at any point in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ARGUS.

Responsibilities

• Real estate valuation and underwriting of new commercial mortgage transactions
• Financial modeling and scenario analysis of development projects and existing equity properties
• Equity and commercial mortgage portfolio risk analysis, rating, and surveillance reporting
• Tracking Mortgage and Equity transaction pipelines
• Assisting with marketing strategy, including prospecting and implementation
• Equity property valuation, lease analysis, and capital budget planning / implementation
• Collection, compilation, and reporting of real estate market, economic and demographic information
• Credit analysis of existing or prospective tenants and/or borrowing entities
• Reviewing and identifying risks within property condition reports
• Conduct property tours for assets in the existing portfolio as well as prospective new investments
• Portfolio (mortgage and equity) surveillance and asset management activities may include lease review and abstracts, ARGUS modeling, investment valuation, property tours / inspections, capital and operating budget preparation, investment committee presentations
• Participate in ad-hoc assignments as determined by the team's needs and requirements at that time

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability.
• Company-paid life insurance and legal services.
• 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.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs.
• Parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree