MetLife

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. Visit us at www.metlife.com/investments to learn more. 

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. 

Global Real Estate maintains a portfolio of over $101.5 billion invested in real estate equities and commercial mortgage loans. Real Estate sources and manages commercial real estate investments through seven regional field offices in the U.S. and international field offices in London, Tokyo, Mexico City, and Santiago. Based in the Washington, D.C. Regional Office, the Real Estate Sustainability team leads the development and management of sustainability programs and reporting for real estate equity and debt investments in the U.S. and internationally. The program includes the MetZero initiative to achieve specific emissions reductions by 2030 and 2050, annual GRESB submissions for approximately five portfolios (~300 buildings), climate risk management, and signatory commitments to DOE’s Better Buildings and Better Climate Challenge, EPA’s ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year with Sustained Excellence, ULI Greenprint Net Zero, and Principles for Responsible Investment.

The Opportunity:

As Director, Head of Real Estate Sustainability, you will lead the strategy, development, and execution of sustainability programs for MetLife Investment Management’s (MIM) global real estate portfolio. You will drive initiatives to reduce emissions, manage climate risk, and ensure industry-leading sustainability performance across equity and debt investments, directly supporting MetLife’s commitment to responsible investment and long-term value creation. 

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

• Lead the implementation of portfolio and asset management strategies for emissions reduction, climate risk management, data improvement, energy and water efficiency, waste reduction, renewable energy procurement, green building certifications, and embodied carbon tracking.
• Oversee and complete annual sustainability reporting requirements (e.g., GRESB, PRI, EPA POY, DOE BB+BCC, ULI) in partnership with third-party consultants.
• Monitor and evaluate compliance with jurisdictional ordinances, including Building Performance Standards, Energy and Water Benchmarking Laws, SEC, and California Senate Bills, and communicate risks to stakeholders.
• Advise portfolio and asset managers on renewable energy strategies, including on-site solar installations (PPAs, EPCs, Community Solar), green energy procurement, hedging, and REC transactions, collaborating with energy brokers, project managers, and consultants.
• Prepare memoranda on physical and transition climate risks and key sustainability ROI opportunities for new real estate deals; participate in discussions with business partners and investment committees.
• Respond to client, prospect, and partner requests, including RFPs, questionnaires, and presentations.
• Assist with the procurement, onboarding, and management of sustainability software, consultants, and vendors; perform ad hoc reporting and data tracking using internal and external systems.
• Collaborate with the Research Team on underwriting guidance and drafting of white papers for internal and external publication, demonstrating thought leadership.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams on a wide range of sustainability initiatives.
• Represent MIM at industry events (e.g., Greenbuild, DOE BB+BCC, EPA POY, IMN) and attend field visits and off-site meetings as needed.

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, environmental studies, sustainability, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in sustainability, real estate asset management, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of carbon accounting, energy and water efficiency, climate risk, and green building certifications preferred.
• Work authorization required