MetLife

The Team You Will Join

The Fund Management team within MetLife’s Product team is part of the Product team is responsible for the strategic oversight and enhancement of our Unit Linked portfolios, focusing on external funds and separate accounts. This team plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal fund selection and performance to directly impact our clients' financial success.

The Opportunity

The Fund Manager Research Analyst is responsible for ensuring optimal fund selection and performance across the Gulf and Levant regions. This position is vital for maintaining the integrity and competitiveness of MetLife's Unit Linked portfolios, directly impacting client financial success. This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic insights and recommendations across diverse asset classes, execute extensive due diligence on fund managers, and contribute to the growth and stability of our investment offerings.

Success in this role requires a deep understanding of global financial markets and analytical skills. The Fund Manager Research Analyst is responsible for conducting comprehensive fund research and providing operational support for fund lifecycle management. You'll collaborate closely with Distribution, Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Operations teams.

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

• Lead comprehensive fund research, providing strategic insights and recommendations across diverse asset classes.
• Create timely monthly and quarterly reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory compliance, detailing fund performance, risk metrics, and Unit Linked portfolio information.
•  Oversee ongoing in-depth analysis of funds through rigorous quantitative and qualitative research, including advanced use of analytical tools and development of robust peer group and comparison analyses.
• Manage extensive due diligence processes, including active participation in fund manager meetings to assess investment strategies, operational processes, and risk management.
• Develop operational support for fund lifecycle management, including assessing and addressing corporate actions impacting funds and coordinating the onboarding and offboarding of funds.
• Coordinate with various internal teams and external parties as a subject matter expert on fund-related inquiries and initiatives.

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or economics with a deep understanding of global financial markets, investment products, and capital market dynamics.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for managing, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets.
• Proven ability to manage, analyze, and interpret large datasets using industry-standard analytical tools (e.g., Morningstar).
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills for rigorous fund analysis and due diligence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse teams and external parties.

What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)

• Suggested 5+ years of experience in the financial services industry, ideally within investment research or fund selection.
• CFA or CAIA candidacy/designation demonstrating advanced knowledge in investment management.
• Experience in the Gulf and Levant regions providing insights into local market dynamics.
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach to research and problem-solving.