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  • Posting Location: Whippany, New Jersey

City/Cities
Whippany
Country
United States
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Travel Required
10%
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Posted Date
05-Jan-2026
Job ID
14344

Description and Requirements

Role Value Proposition: 

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 maintains a portfolio invested in commercial real estate and agricultural mortgages, as well as real estate equities.  In addition to sourcing and managing these investments, the groups are responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key industry contacts and referral sources.  The mortgage portfolio and equity portfolio units are organized according to specialty, and they actively manage MetLife’s portfolio of mortgage loans and equity investments in agricultural, office, apartment, retail, industrial, and hotel properties. The portfolio units are responsible for overall portfolio strategy, pricing, transaction approval and credit approval on new loans, as well as the active management of the overall mortgage and equity portfolios.  Real Estate Investments sources and manages commercial real estate investments through 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 Analyst will join MIM’s Real Estate Debt Capital Markets (DCM) team, with additional responsibilities supporting Syndications team. The Analyst will work closely with Portfolio Managers and regional offices to facilitate the efficient execution of real estate debt transactions, manage pipeline and portfolio reporting, and support the preparation of marketing materials for both internal and external audiences. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with MIM stakeholders across its Real Estate platform and interface with a range of external counterparties within the real estate finance ecosystem.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Assist with the review and analysis of prospective transactions, including underwriting support and risk assessment.
  • Support development of debt marketing materials for external distribution
  • Assist with deal execution process from initial marketing through closing, coordinating with internal and external parties – including confidentiality agreements and market feedback tracking 
  • Track and maintain active deal and maturity pipelines, leveraging Chatham Financial Debt Management tool
  • Prepare comprehensive portfolio reports for client presentations; participate in client meetings and presentations as needed.
  • Communicate and coordinate with external counterparties, such as lenders, brokers, and legal counsel, to facilitate deal execution and syndication processes.
  • Work collaboratively with Portfolio Managers and regional teams to support business objectives and provide analytical insights.
  • Support Debt Fund Leverage Facility operation process 
    • Other ad hoc responsibilities

 

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills: 

Required: 

  • 2-3 years of commercial real estate experience
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • General understanding of real estate underwriting.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. 
  • Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Effective writing skills and ability to synthesize information; confident in preparing and delivering presentations.
  • 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.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an applicable business-related field required, MBA, CFA or equivalent preferred 
  • Proficient in Excel, ARGUS Enterprise, Word and PowerPoint; familiarity with financial modeling and Co-Pilot is a plus.

 

At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.

 

#MIM

 

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms. 
Benefits We Offer

 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!
About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!


MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$100,000 - $110,000