Director, Equity Research Analyst, MetLife Investment Management

Position : Director, Equity Research Analyst

MetLife Investment Management

Job Location : Chicago, IL

Setting : Hybrid

Travel : 10% to 25%

Team You Will Join :

MetLife Investment Management

Based in Whippany, New Jersey, MetLife Investment Management (MIM) is one of the largest institutional investors and asset managers in the world, with nearly $616.9 billion in combined managed assets, and has consistently generated superior returns for both policyholders and shareholders. The enterprise has more than 850 dedicated professionals with extensive experience and expertise in all asset classes, with a strength in public and private fixed income and private assets, including real estate. MIM was named a “2024 Best Place to Work in Money Management” by Pensions & Investments. Visit us at www.metlife.com / investments to learn more about MIM.

How You’ll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

• Analyze industry and company fundamentals within assigned industries and sectors.
• Monitor and assess industry and company weightings within the portfolio for assigned industries and sectors.
• Frequently screen coverage universe to create an opportunity set of investable candidates.
• Assess and determine the value and return potential of current and proposed holdings.
• Presentation (written and verbal) of investment recommendations for potential inclusion into portfolios.
• Make recommendations to eliminate current investment and / or reallocate investment resources to other alternatives within the respective coverage area.
• Attendance of company and broker-sponsored meetings and conferences.
• Interview company management to assess the potential of investment opportunities.
• Actively follow 20-40 securities with secondary coverage of additional names.
• In addition, the position may involve presentations to clients, consultants, and prospects to help communicate the firm’s investment philosophy, investment process, and portfolio results.

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)