Associate Director - MII Derivatives Trader

Associate Director - MII Derivatives Trader

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Met Life, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management to individual and institutional customers. We’re united by our purpose to help our customers and each other create a confident future; we’re guided by empathy; and we’re inspired by each other to make a difference in the lives of our coworkers, customers, communities, and the world  Met Life, it’s #All Together Possible .

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• Lead the structuring, execution, and oversight of hedge programs to optimize cost and risk outcomes
• Develop and implement strategic hedging solutions across equity, rate, and currency market exposures
• Produce market strategy insights and publish position papers to inform internal decision‑making
• Oversee performance reporting and risk analytics, including pre‑trade modeling, position tracking, and P&L monitoring
• Manage relationships with sell‑side counter parties and internal stakeholders across Investments IT, Treasury, Risk, ALM, Accounting, and Portfolio Management
• Provide leadership on strategic initiatives and cross‑functional projects
• Mentor junior talent and foster a high‑performance, growth‑oriented team culture

• 5+ years of equity derivatives sales or trading experience
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Effective collaborator with strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated success in navigating complex, matrixed environments

• Experience in global markets, insurance investments, and developing hedging strategies
• Familiarity with derivative market commentary and strategy writing
• Programming experience (e.g. Python, R, etc.)
• Advanced degree or industry certifications (MBA, CFA charter holder, or comparable)
• Background in change management or strategic transformation
• Rate or currency markets experience

This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

The expected salary range for this position is $132,000 - $176,000.

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, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, Met Life, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At Met Life, it’s #All Together Possible .

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Met Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards 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 (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

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Met Life maintains a drug‑free workplace.