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Job Description
Join MetLife's Private Capital team as an Associate, where you'll support the origination, execution, and management of private asset-based finance deals. This role offers a dynamic environment to enhance your finance skills while collaborating with various teams across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Support ABF deal teams with underwriting and analysis, including drafting investment memos
Contribute to Investment Committee presentations
Oversee tasks associated with transaction closings
Collaborate with Client Portfolio Management to align investment opportunities with client objectives
Support client and issuer origination initiatives, including preparation of presentation materials and conducting market analyses
Participate in road shows, presentations, issuer and sponsor meetings, as well as due diligence sessions
Review offering memoranda, sell-side research, rating agency reports and methodologies
Evaluate and synthesize legal structures with guidance from internal and external counsel
Engage with bankers, sponsors, and advisors regarding transactions and prospective opportunities
Perform deal-level surveillance and portfolio management monitoring & reporting to senior leaders
Deliver credit event updates to senior management and clients
Manage and process amendments, waivers, and changes
Address client investment requests with the Client Portfolio Management team
Required Qualifications
2-3+ years of relevant structured finance experience or strong credit background
Superior writing, analytical, quantitative modeling, and basic coding skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Basic understanding of legal documentation
Client-focused orientation and flexibility in a dynamic environment
Strong Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills including spreadsheets, complex formulas, pivot tables and graphs/charts
Motivated team player and willingness to train and develop junior talent
Preferred Qualifications
BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Math or related field
CFA® charterholder
Advanced business or accounting degree
Experience with credit underwriting and/or illiquid structured private placements
Familiarity with Bloomberg and Salesforce
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive health plan including medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insuranceShort- and long-term disability insuranceCompany-paid life insurance and legal servicesRetirement pension funded by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matchingGroup discounts on voluntary insurance productsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programsParental leaveVolunteer time offTuition assistance