The incumbent will work in the Credit Risk Unit of Enterprise Risk Management. The key roles of this function include working with the Credit Risk Manager to perform macro economic research and sector analysis primarily across MetLife’s investment portfolio. In addition, for the firm’s larger exposure, the incumbent will undertake independent financial analysis on companies within MetLife’s investment portfolio and how the performances of those companies correlate to one another within the book and the industry.

 

Principal Responsibilities:

  

• Undertake Macro-economic analysis with the Unit Manager

• Prepare credit reviews highlighting key industry and credit drivers. Work closely with Investment Research Units in analysis and review of the portfolio

• Follow current trends in the market and analyze impact on portfolio of securities

• Monitor a portfolio of new and existing securities and perform industry and historical analysis

• Work with Unit Manager and others to develop heat map and early escalation and monitoring system for corporate exposures in the portfolio

• Perform in-depth credit analysis of largest corporate and FI exposures including cash flow projections, financial modeling and financial statement analysis

• Work with Unit Manager and Credit Risk Officer to develop credit risk manual including policies, procedures and limits

• Assist in special projects assigned to the Credit Risk group

• Build a solid understanding of MetLife’s products and services (both within Financial Institutions, Corporations and the broader organizations)

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies Required:

• Undergraduate degree, preferably with a major in Accounting or Finances

• MBA or equivalent preferred

• Formal Corporate Credit Training a plus

 

Experience Required:

• 5+ years minimum experience in analyzing corporate credit in preferably a buy side environment in a major financial institution

 

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong and detailed knowledge of specific sectors, including both industry trends and individual credits

• Deep knowledge of both macro economic and sector drivers

 

In connection with this open position, MetLife will only consider job applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States without an employer-sponsored petition for a visa, such as an H-1B visa. It will not file any visa applications in connection with this position.