MIM - Associate - Institutional Client Group

MIM - Associate - Institutional Client Group

Based in Whippany, New Jersey, Met Life 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  to learn more.

• Draft, edit, and deliver tailored responses for RFPs, RFIs, and DDQs.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts (SMEs) to align proposals with the firm’s investment philosophy, client goals, and competitive advantages.
• Manage multiple RFP projects simultaneously under tight deadlines while ensuring high‑quality output.
• Plan and oversee the entire RFP process, including scope definition, timelines, and stakeholder coordination.
• Facilitate RFP on‑boarding meetings, ensuring key stakeholders are aligned, project timelines identified, and a comprehensive understanding articulated.
• Serve as the primary point of contact internally and externally for the RFP process.
• Develop and maintain approved content in the firm’s SRM system—Responsive.
• Regularly update content to reflect evolving offerings and market trends.
• Identify gaps in existing content and proactively work with SMEs and stakeholders.
• Gather insights from SMEs in investments, business development, operations, compliance, technology, etc., to enhance proposals.
• Support high‑stakes opportunities with customized responses.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory requirements, and competitor strategies.
• Benchmark the firm’s capabilities against competitors to highlight differentiators in proposals.
• Track and report on RFP outcomes to refine future processes.
• Populate and update institutional investment template databases with accurate firm, strategy, and performance data.
• Ensure consistency across multiple platforms and conduct regular audits of uploaded data.
• Act as liaison between the firm and database providers.

• 3–5 years of related investment industry experience.
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Results‑driven with ability to thrive in a deadline‑oriented environment.
• Excellent investment writing, quantitative, and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• A team player who is willing to learn, take on additional responsibilities and solve problems.

• Bachelor’s degree – required;
  Finance, Economics, Marketing or related field preferred.
• Experience using Responsive (SRM) and Salesforce (CRM).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with eVestment Analytics/Market Lens.
• Experience writing RFPs for institutional asset managers.
• Existing capital markets/investments knowledge with emphasis on fixed income, private asset, real estate.
• Team‑first mentality.

Hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office. Expected salary range: $100,000 – $112,000. Eligible for annual short‑term incentive compensation and stock‑based long‑term incentives.

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), digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance, and more!

Met Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

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