MIM - Analyst - Derivatives Operations

About the position 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. An outstanding opportunity exists to join MetLife's growing Middle Office Operations business. The Analyst will play an integral part on the MIM Operations team, responsible for the operations collateral management of MetLife's Derivatives Operations, and Securities Lending programs. The individual will support MIM's increased derivative hedging activity, as well as the growing Capital markets business, to contribute to, and lead, company initiatives. The position engages directly in trading, risk management, IT, operations, finance as well as countless external counterparties and vendors across the street. Responsibilities given below are well integrated within a strong team environment. Responsibilities • Provide coverage for derivative trading desks - both International and Domestic • Perform daily confirmation, allocation, and reconciliation for the firm's derivatives executions, throughout trade life cycle. • Review and execute daily margin call activity for MetLife's Securities Lending Desk. • Manage the daily trade settlement process for FED and DTC securities with our CPs and custody bank; initiate internal security moves between MetLife portfolios as necessary. • Investigate and resolve daily cash and security breaks related to margin and trading. • Contribute to analysis, development, testing, and integration of new applications and enhancements. • Prepare and review daily, weekly, and quarterly reports for Senior Management. • Ability to liaise with Trading, Technology, Legal, Portfolio Managers, Audit, and external counterparties to achieve goals. Requirements • 0-2 years of investments experience within a financial services firm • 0-2 years of investment operations experience supporting fixed income or derivatives • 0-2 years of collateral management experience • Strong analytical, problem solving, and collaborative skills • Strong Excel Skills - (Pivots, macros, vlookup, graphs) • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to meet daily deliverables in a high stress environment and thrive • Professional, self-motivated, and self-aware • Flexible and adaptive to change in a dynamic environment Nice-to-haves • B.S. Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or other related field of expertise • Knowledge of Murex, Aladdin, and Bloomberg a plus Benefits • Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. • We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. • We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! Apply tot his job

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