Based in Whippany, New Jersey, MetLife Investment Management (MIM) is one of the largest institutional investors and asset managers in the world, with nearly $600.8 billion in combined managed assets, and has consistently generated superior returns for both policyholders and shareholders. The enterprise has more than 850 dedicated professionals with extensive experience and expertise in all asset classes, with a strength in public and private fixed income and private assets, including real estate. Visit us at www.metlife.com/investments to learn more.
MIM’s Global Real Estate and Agricultural Investments maintains a portfolio invested in commercial real estate and agricultural mortgages, as well as real estate equities. In addition to sourcing and managing these investments, the groups are responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key industry contacts and referral sources.
This position will provide an excellent introduction to the various aspects of an insurance company’s agricultural mortgage platform. The selected candidate will have an opportunity to develop analytical capabilities in the institutional agricultural lending and investment management fields, while significantly enhancing personal credentials and building relationships with borrowers and professionals across Agricultural Finance as well as other business units within MetLife Investments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support mortgage originations, servicing actions and portfolio management in a MetLife Agricultural Finance field territory. Travel to borrower locations and/or MetLife Agricultural Finance offices may be required.
- Support the relationship managers in the development of mortgage recommendations including but not limited to financial analysis; security analysis; borrower/industry analysis; and other mortgage underwriting due diligence.
- Provide periodic monitoring of regional mortgage portfolio exposure tied to risk management objectives and assist in the process of updating internal mortgage portfolio guidelines and measures.
- Support regional professional associates in development of creative and unique regional marketing campaigns.
- Coordinate and complete special projects as assigned.
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:
- 3 + years of agricultural finance knowledge and skills.
- Ability to deliver exceptional customer service with the highest of ethical standards to a large client base.
- Ability to earn the trust of internal and external stakeholders, prospective customers, and industry leaders.
- Candidate should be an innovative thinker with excellent analytical, project management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with all levels of management.
- Team player; ability to work well with others and teams within a large, diverse corporation.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, Finance, as well as any other related field of expertise.
- Experience in production agriculture
At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
The salary range for applicants for this position is 102000 - 109800.
Benefits We Offer 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!
About MetLife Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies" as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For , MetLife, 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 empathy, we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
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