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 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.

MetLife Real Estate seeks an extremely resourceful Administrative Assistant to work for the Regional Director and staff of approximately 25 in San Francisco, CA.  This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Administrative Assistant who is dependable, responsible and demonstrates a positive work ethic in a professional, time sensitive corporate environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all administrative duties with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Maintain calendars and schedule meetings.
• Meet and greet high-level clients and other visitors.
• Coordinate travel plans, hotels, and car service.
• Prepare travel & entertainment reimbursement reports.
• Create and edit presentations and spreadsheets.
• Handle/resolve escalated internal and external issues.
• Handle critical/confidential issues and information.
• Prepare office budgets, process accounts payable and manage external office vendor accounts.
• Accountable for staff attendance tracking and office supply inventory.
• Willing to work as part of a team and support other Administrative Assistants as needed.
• Ability to fax documents, answer telephones and take detailed telephone messages.
• Create and maintain an accurate, organized and efficient filing system and filing room.
• Work as part of a team and support the Debt and Equity Teams with various tasks, as needed.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required: 

• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Highly PC proficient, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Preferred:

• Self-Manages for Effective Performance – both independently and within a team.
• Detail oriented, dependable, discreet, proactive & highly organized.
• Communicates Effectively.
• Builds Relationships with internal and external clients.
• Must be diplomatic, thorough, customer service-minded, detailed and professional. 
• Highly motivated, responsible and resourceful.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels within the MetLife organization.
• Strong negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Impeccable communication skills & phone etiquette.

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.