MIM - Analyst - Private Placement Operations

MetLif; Whippany (NJ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MetLife Investment Management (MIM) is seeking a Private Placement Operations Analyst to join the Private Asset Operations team. You will manage end-to-end processes for private placement and infrastructure debt transactions, coordinating with internal and external partners to settle transactions and maintain documentation.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in investment operations, strong communication, and attention to detail, with a comfort using AI/automation tools to improve efficiency while

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of investment operations experience, including private placements and infrastructure debt settlements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven success supporting institutional clients, funds, or investment portfolios.
• Excellent multitasking, organization, and time-management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments and leverages AI/automation tools to streamline workflows while maintaining risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute all aspects of private placement and infrastructure debt transactions, including documentation, due diligence, tracking, and end-to-end funding processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, clients, and issuers to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the investment lifecycle with the goal of settling the Private debt transaction.
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions and ensure proper documentation is in place.
• Provide oversight for cash and position reconciliations.
• Help lead projects to identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness, implementing best practices and process improvements where applicable.

Skills

Investment operations

Private placements

Infrastructure debt

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Aladdin

Kyriba

Excel

Job description

MetLife Investment Management (MIM) offers the chance to be part of a team driving impact in global markets. With $742 billion in assets under management, as of 12/31/25, we apply expertise in Fixed Income, Equities, Private Credit, and Real Estate to create thoughtful, risk-managed investment solutions for institutional clients. Recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments, MIM is where experience meets impact. You’ll turn ideas into action, collaborate with industry professionals, and help build a legacy spanning over 150 years in a dynamic environment where your work truly matters.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate is a member of the Private Asset Operations team within MIM. As a Private Placement Operations Analyst, you will play a crucial role in executing the end-to-end process of private placement and infrastructure debt transactions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, organization skills, and a deep understanding of the private debt asset class.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute all aspects of private placement and infrastructure debt transactions, including documentation, due diligence, tracking, and end-to-end funding processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, clients, and issuers to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the investment lifecycle with the goal of settling the Private debt transaction.
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions and ensure proper documentation is in place.
• Provide oversight for cash and position reconciliations.
• Help lead projects to identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness, implementing best practices and process improvements where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of investment operations experience, including private placements and infrastructure debt settlements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Proven success supporting institutional clients, funds, or investment portfolios
• Excellent multitasking, organization, and time-management abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Thrives in fast-paced environments and leverages AI/automation tools to streamline workflows while maintaining risk controls

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance
• Experience with Aladdin, Kyriba, or similar tools for settling transactions

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

The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 . This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. 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. 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, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits, please click here .

About MetLife

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

As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.

Our purposeis simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world atlarge create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our corevalues - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, andThink Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financialservices. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!

MetLife 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”). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail]. 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.

This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.