MetLife

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 nearly $600.8 billion in combined managed assets, and has consistently generated superior returns for both policyholders and shareholders. The enterprise has more than 1100 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 is seeking an Analyst to aid in the due diligence, underwriting and portfolio monitoring of middle market private debt investments in North American sponsor-backed companies. The middle market private capital strategy offers investors access to privately negotiated private debt investments supporting leveraged buyouts, refinancings and recapitalizations. Investments include senior, unitranche and second lien loans, mezzanine notes and equity co-investments across a broad range of industries including healthcare, technology, business services and industrials. The Analyst role is a unique opportunity to work directly with a 24-person team managing private equity fund commitment, equity co-investment, and private debt investment assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and evaluate private debt investment opportunities and support the investment team in making informed decisions
• Conduct analysis and evaluation of potential investments by participating in all phases of due diligence including business and industry research as well as quantitative analysis
• Develop detailed financial models and perform sensitivity analyses to assess performance scenarios and capital structure alternatives
• Prepare and present certain sections of investment memos for investment committee review and approval
• Monitor and track performance of existing investments and provide updates on portfolio company performance
• Support quarterly review and reporting processes for private debt investment portfolio
• Additional responsibilities to include assisting in evaluation and underwriting of private equity primary fund commitment and equity co-investment opportunities, as needed
• Support fund raising and other team initiatives

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required: 

• 1-2 years in investment banking, leveraged finance, direct lending, accounting, transaction advisory or related experience
• Strong analytical, quantitative, accounting and financial statement analysis skills
• Ability to construct financial models in Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills; proficiency in PowerPoint
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Initiative-taking, detail-oriented individual with keen focus on performance and results

Preferred:

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.