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MIM seeks an Investment Associate to join our Alternatives/Middle Market Private Capital (“Alts/MMPC”) team. The Investment Associate position is a unique opportunity to work directly with a 24-person team managing approximately $24 billion of assets on behalf of MetLife’s general account as well as affiliated and unaffiliated investors. MetLife’s Alts/MMPC team portfolio has a three-fold mandate: (i) primary fund commitments across global private equity (buyout, venture, special situations, etc.), (ii) equity co-investments alongside private equity sponsors, and (iii) senior and junior lending to North American sponsor-backed portfolio companies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze and evaluate investment opportunities, conduct due diligence, and support the investment team in making informed decisions.
- Conduct thorough analysis and evaluation of potential investment opportunities in private equity funds.
- Perform credit and equity underwriting and risk assessment for investment proposals.
- Assist in the preparation of investment memos and presentations for the investment committee.
- Monitor and track the performance of existing investments and provide regular updates to the investment team.
- Assist in sourcing and tracking new opportunities with external private equity sponsors.
- Conduct market research and stay updated on industry trends and developments.
- Collaborate with other team members to support the overall investment process.
- Maintain and update financial models and databases.
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:
- 3 to 4 years of Financial Services Experience
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in the due diligence, selection, monitoring and management of private equity fund investments and/or direct credit or equity underwriting.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
- Proactive, detail-oriented individual with keen focus on performance and results.
- Excellent written and oral communication, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or similar analytical/quantitative field; MBA, CAIA and/or CFA is highly desirable.
Source: MetLife Real Estate Career Page
