MIM - Associate - Insurance Asset Management

MIM - Associate - Insurance Asset Management

Role Value Proposition

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 consistently generates superior returns for policyholders and shareholders. With more than 850 dedicated professionals across all asset classes, MIM excels in public and private fixed income and private assets, including private equity and real estate.

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Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, implementation, tracking, and reporting of investment strategies, including new money portfolio construction, ALM, and hedging solutions.
• Assist with allocations across asset sectors per ALM objectives, regulatory compliance, and other constraints.
• Prepare client‑ready materials, presentations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment of investment solutions with client objectives related to return, risk, capital, and accounting.
• Maintain strong attention to detail while managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Conduct research and analysis on investment activities, insurance regulatory frameworks, industry trends, and market insights to better inform strategic and tactical decisions.
• Support product development initiatives and contribute to portfolio optimization projects.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills

Required

• 2–3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong academic record and demonstrated interest in investment management and insurance markets.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with management‑level professionals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a strong work ethic and integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with tools like Copilot.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable business‑related field required; MBA, CFA, or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of asset‑liability management concepts, portfolio construction, and insurance regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with investment products across fixed income, equities, and alternatives.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to adapt to new challenges.
• VBA, Python, SQL expertise is a plus.

Location

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

Compensation

Expected salary range: $120,000 – $136,000. Eligible for annual short‑term incentive compensation and stock‑based long‑term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well‑being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. Comprehensive health plan includes medical, prescription drug, and vision; dental, no‑cost short‑ and long‑term disability; company‑paid life insurance and legal services; retirement pension fully funded by Met Life and 401(k) with employer matching; group discounts on voluntary insurance products;
Employee Assistance Program; digital mental health programs; parental leave; volunteer time off; tuition assistance; and more.

About Met Life

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies”, Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™ and 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 worldwide.

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”). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at  This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

Met Life maintains a drug‑free workplace.