MIM - Analyst - Real Estate

MetLife • Hanover, NJ

13d • $90,000 - $107,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. MIM's Global Real Estate and Agricultural Investments division maintains a portfolio invested in commercial real estate and agricultural mortgages, as well as private real estate equity. The mortgage and equity portfolio teams are organized according to specialty across real estate equity, commercial mortgages, and agricultural mortgages. Real estate equity and mortgage divisions source investments from seven regional field offices (Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and Whippany, NJ) and four international offices (London, Mexico City, Tokyo, and Santiago). The platform is active across all major and emerging property types, from traditional apartments, office, retail, and industrial assets to data centers, cold storage facilities, hotels, single-family rentals, and others. The real estate investments team is sourcing investments across the risk spectrum, from lower risk core mortgages and equity assets to higher yielding construction loans and ground-up real estate development projects. The investments teams are responsible for overall portfolio strategy, pricing, transaction approval and credit approval on new loans, as well as the ongoing active management of the overall mortgage and equity portfolios. The Analyst position within Research, Valuations & Analytics will provide an excellent introduction to the various aspects of an institutional real estate investment management platform. The position will allow for exploration of career options in the institutional commercial real estate equity investing, lending and investment management fields, while significantly enhancing personal credentials and building relationships with professionals in the industry.

Requirements

• 0-2 years relevant experience in commercial real estate
• Candidate should have advanced analytical abilities and excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a high performance, collaborative environment
• In order to post for this position, you need the proper work authorization to work in the country where the position is located and not require relocation assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with programming languages (Python, R, VBA, etc.) a plus
• Knowledge of real estate and/or finance analytics platforms (Argus, CoStar, Bloomberg, etc.) a plus
• BA/BS in finance, economics, accounting, real estate, computer science, or related disciplines preferred

Responsibilities

• Strategic assessment of portfolio positioning, such as geographic, industry, tenant, and borrower exposures, to identify opportunities and risks
• Real estate market research, analysis, and forecasting in support of investment decisions and portfolio strategy
• Support of a wide range of functions specific to the insurance and event risk management of MIM's commercial mortgage lending and equity managed account portfolios, contributing to increasing efficiencies, optimizing protection and minimizing costs.
• Support client and management portfolio reporting
• Commercial mortgage credit risk assessment and ratings
• Support internal and external valuation and appraisal review oversight processes
• Special projects assigned by MIM Real Estate's leadership team

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees