Dir. Equity Research Analyst, Consumer

Join a team where insight meets impact. At Met Life Investment Management (MIM), our Equities team applies deep fundamental research and disciplined portfolio construction seeking to uncover value across global markets. We invest with conviction—driven by data, collaboration, and long-term performance history. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, analyze dynamic sectors, and contribute to portfolios that help power institutional success. If you're passionate about equity markets and ready to shape investment outcomes through rigorous analysis and teamwork, this is where your career can thrive.

This role offers the opportunity to serve as a senior contributor within an active equity investment platform, with direct responsibility for generating differentiated fundamental insights and influencing portfolio construction and outcomes. As a Director, Equity Research Analyst, you will lead coverage of assigned sectors and companies, originate high‑conviction investment ideas, and partner closely with portfolio managers to drive risk‑aware, return‑focused decision‑making.

The position combines deep analytical rigor with strategic judgment, providing visibility, accountability, and impact across the investment process from idea generation through portfolio implementation. You will operate in a highly collaborative, performance‑driven environment that values independent thinking, disciplined risk management, and long‑term stewardship of client capital.

• Analyze industry and company fundamentals within assigned industries and sectors
• Monitor and assess industry and company weightings within the portfolio for assigned industries and sectors
• Frequently screen coverage universe to create an opportunity set of investable candidates
• Assess and determine the value and return potential of current and proposed holdings
• Presentation (written and verbal) of investment recommendations for potential inclusion into portfolios
• Make recommendations to eliminate current investment and/or reallocate investment resources to other alternatives within the respective coverage area
• Attendance of company and broker‑sponsored meetings and conferences
• Interview company management to assess the potential of investment opportunities
• Actively follow 20-40 securities with secondary coverage of additional names
• In addition, the position may involve presentations to clients, consultants, and prospects to help communicate the firm’s investment philosophy, investment process, and portfolio results.

• 5-10 years of fundamental research experience and possess an MBA and/or CFA designation
• Knowledge of the small and SMID cap equity universe along with the ability to identify strong potential investment candidates is essential
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are necessary. The ability and desire to work in a high‑performance atmosphere employing a team‑oriented philosophy is critical

• Experience analyzing companies in Consumer sector with a demonstrated record of success is preferred
• Incremental experience covering other sectors with a demonstrated record of success will be considered

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 Met Life 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, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!

The expected salary range for this position is $140,000 to $200,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term…