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Role Value Proposition: 

MetLife Investment Management (MIM) is one of the largest institutional investors and asset managers in the world, with over $651 billion in combined managed assets, and has consistently generated superior returns for both policyholders and shareholders. The enterprise has more than 900 dedicated professionals with extensive experience and expertise across public and private fixed income and private assets, including real estate.  Visit us at www.metlife.com/investments to learn more.

The Assistant Portfolio Manager for International Real Estate plays an integral role in the MetLife Investment Management (MIM) Real Estate group.  The Assistant Portfolio Manager will oversee certain aspects of MetLife's International commercial mortgage and real estate equity portfolio.  The Assistant Portfolio Manager will interact with several constituents, including International Regional Offices, MetLife Real Estate (MRE) leadership, other teams across real estate and Legal. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Partner with International portfolio manager in the expansion of MetLife's International real estate platform.  
• Participate in investment committee for local account transactions to build investment acumen.
• Partner with portfolio manager, Legal and other teams in development of new products for International Markets.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop a third-party lending platform outside of the US.
• Assist portfolio manager in the management of US RE Equity structures for international affiliate.
• Independently manage quarterly portfolio review and surveillance process for International.
• Address questions from international offices in relation to Enterprise Risk Committee meetings, Risk Management meetings, transaction queries and ad hoc requests.  
• Collaborate with Risk, Research & Analytics team on earnings call prep materials and Office of the CIO requests related to International.
• Manage the income projections process for international real estate and partner with RR&A as needed.
• Coordinate and complete of weekly/quarterly/annual reporting requirements and information requests for local accounts.
• Support IT initiatives and maintain and enhance pipeline reporting and production metrics.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required: 

• Ability to lead discussions with key stakeholder and leadership, Excellent presentation skills
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal; Aptitude to collaborate well with others
• Ability to serve as delegate for manager, at times.
• Strong attention to detail; Sense of urgency; Being proactive and taking initiative.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Recognize areas for continuous improvement.
• Developing investment skills to discuss investment thesis with clients.
• Strong Excel /PowerPoint skills to coordinate presentations.
• Excellent project management skills.

Preferred:

• Years of experience:  8-10 years of real estate experience.
• Degree preferred:  Master's in Real Estate or Business Administration.

Business Category

Investments

Number of Openings

1

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MetLife:

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 help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $642.4 billion of total assets under management as of March 31, 2021. We are ranked #46 on the Fortune 500 list for 2021. In 2020, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies. We are proud to have been named to Fortune magazine's 2021 list of the "World's Most Admired Companies." 

MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.

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MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

Requisition #: 124498