VP, International

MetLife•New York, NY

77d•$190,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role oversees MetLife’s General Account investments across asset sectors for operations outside of the United States, in close partnership with MII’s regional CIO organizations and in-country MII teams. These portfolios are part of local insurance operations across the globe that primarily include local sovereign and corporate bonds, international sovereign and corporate bonds sourced to complement local investments, real estate debt and equity, private equity, and certain other fund investments. You will monitor macroeconomic and sector developments to shape your views on the portfolios you cover and work closely with our internal asset management partners at MIM and local MII staff to translate those views into portfolio positioning. The role requires ongoing communication with MIM and local MII teams on portfolio performance, large or complex transactions, new asset sectors, and broader market trends. You will also partner with teams across MII, Global Risk Management, and other business partners to help drive the best outcomes for our international General Account portfolios. In addition, you will communicate portfolio performance and outlook to a broad range of stakeholders, including MetLife senior management, partner functions, and regulators.

Requirements

Minimum of 10+ years of experience in fixed income credit research (preferred), asset underwriting, portfolio management, or similar roles, preferably with insurance companies or insurance asset managers
Deep expertise in corporate and bank credit analysis required
Deep expertise in key markets where MetLife operates outside the U.S.
Strategic thinker, strong communicator, and highly analytical

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of less traditional asset sectors such as private equity, private credit, real estate, structured finance, etc., and/or sovereign credit analysis, preferred
Familiarity with insurance investment regulations specific to key jurisdictions where MetLife operates outside the U.S., preferred
MBA and/or CFA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with regional CIO organizations, local business partners and in-country MII staff to align global and local investment philosophy and strategy while addressing diverging complexities of local markets
Oversee investment activity to ensure consistent alignment with MII’s local investment philosophy and strategy, and make any adjustments when necessary
Collaborate with local investments staff, where pertinent, to share global investment best practices and offer asset sector expertise where needed
Leverage broader Global Credit and Equity team, where needed, to ensure global alignment and bring asset sector expertise to assess new asset classes/asset allocation, direct activity, or evaluate complex transactions
Closely collaborate with regional CIO organizations, in-country MII staff and MII’s investment strategy team to help optimize MetLife’s strategic and tactical asset allocation decisions
Work together with MII’s investments operations and finance teams in analyzing and communicating the positioning of MetLife’s investments in international portfolios to internal and external stakeholders
Partner with GRM in monitoring the risk positioning of the international portfolios, assessing risk interconnections with the broader General Account, and ensuring compliance with MetLife’s investment guidelines and investment limits framework
Mentor and develop junior talent within the team, and actively support talent development in the broader Global Credit and Equity organization

Benefits

Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision
Dental insurance
No-cost short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Legal services
Retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife
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)
Digital mental health programs
Parental leave
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Volunteer time off
Tuition assistance