MetLife

At MetLife, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities.  This role within the Investments Finance team is responsible for supporting the Net Investment Income/Asset Planning and Projections and related analysis and attribution of results.  The group regularly delivers results and analysis to the Chief Investment Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and other senior-level officers.  In addition, team members have extensive interaction with Portfolio Managers and Asset Sector Specialists in the Investments Group and other departments across the Enterprise.

Functional Responsibilities

·       Prepare reports to support Investment Asset and Net Investment Income analysis.

·       Work closely with Portfolio Managers and Asset Sector Specialists to obtain inputs to support the monthly projection process.

·       Analyze data and process flows to improve forecasting/modeling accuracy.

·       Gain an in-depth understanding of all outputs from the projections model and provide a well-analyzed & detailed attribution of the results to senior management.

·       Work closely with various partners across the Enterprise to understand and implement the necessary support for Investments.

·       Ad-hoc requests. Analyze and implement process improvements.

Required Qualifications

·       4+ years of experience in Finance/Accounting/Investments

·       4+ years of experience working with Excel in a corporate setting, including pivot tables and v-lookups.

Preferred Qualifications

·       B.S./B.A. degree in Finance, Accounting or a relevant field of expertise.

·       Insurance and Investment industry experience.

·       Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of management; work effectively independently as well as with teammates.

·       Ability to structure and conduct detailed, data-driven analyses.

·       Proven ability to independently manage multiple assignments and demonstrate initiative.

·       Attention to detail, yet able to summarize and communicate complex issues effectively.

·       Proficient use of MS Office (Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint) and Business Intelligence Tools.

·       Ability to work additional hours during peak times.

·       Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Essbase, Hyperion, COGNOS/CUBUS, QRM, Kamakura, a plus.

·       Knowledge of Life Insurance GAAP, Statutory accounting and RBC a plus.

·       MBA, CPA, CFA, CMA, Masters in Economics, Mathematics, or Financial Engineering or Actuarial designations preferred.