MIM - Analyst - Real Estate & Ag Finance

MetLife; Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join MetLife Investment Management as an Analyst in Research, Valuations & Analytics and delve into institutional real estate investment management. You'll play a critical role in market research, analytics, and supporting investment decisions while building your professional network in a collaborative workspace.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 0-2 years relevant experience in commercial real estate.
• Advanced analytical abilities and excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a high-performance, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct real estate market research, analysis, and forecasting.
• Produce portfolio analytics for investment decisions.
• Support internal and external valuation and appraisal review oversight.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Multitasking

Education

BA/BS in finance, economics, accounting, real estate, history, literature, or related disciplines

Tools

Argus

CoStar

Bloomberg

Python

R

VBA

Job description

Based in Whippany, New Jersey, MetLife Investment Management (MIM) is one of the largest institutional investors and asset managers in the world, with nearly $600.8billion in combined managed assets, and has consistently generated superior returns for both policyholders and shareholders. The enterprise has more than 1100 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 atwww.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. The mortgage portfolio and equity portfolio units are organized according to specialty, and they actively manage MetLife’s portfolio of mortgage loans and equity investments in agricultural, office, apartment, retail, industrial, and hotel properties. The portfolio units are responsible for overall portfolio strategy, pricing, transaction approval and credit approval on new loans, as well as the active management of the overall mortgage and equity portfolios. Real Estate Investments sources and manages commercial real estate investments through seven regional field offices (Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and Whippany, NJ) and four international offices (London, Mexico City, Tokyo and Santiago). The platform is active across all major and emerging property types, from traditional apartments, office, retail, and industrial assets to data centers, cold storage facilities, hotels, single-family rentals, and others. Across the risk spectrum, the real estate investments team is sourcing lower risk core mortgages and equity assets, to higher yielding construction loans and ground-up real estate development projects. The investments teams are responsible for overall portfolio strategy, pricing, transaction approval and credit approval on new loans, as well as the ongoing active management of the overall mortgage and equity portfolios.

The Analyst position within Research, Valuations & Analytics will provide an excellent introduction to the various aspects of an institutional real estate investment management platform. The position will allow for exploration of career options in the institutional commercial real estate equity investing, lending and investment management fields, while significantly enhancing personal credentials and building relationships with professionals in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analytical support for theResearch, Valuations & Analytics teams
• Real estate market research, analysis and forecasting in support of investment decisions and portfolio strategy
• Production of portfolio analytics in support of assessment of geographic, industry, tenant, borrower exposures
• Strategic assessment of portfolio positioning, including opportunities and risks
• Support client and management portfolio reporting
• Support internal and external valuation and appraisal review oversight processes
• Construction of underwriting tools and benchmarks
• Assist in communicating house view of market trends, risks and outlook via presentations and reports
• Coordinate and complete special projects as assigned

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required:

• 0-2 years relevant experience in commercial real estate
• Candidate should have advanced analytical abilities and excellent written / verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a high performance, collaborative environment
• In order to post for this position, you need the proper work authorization to work in the country where the position is located and not require relocation assistance.

Preferred:

• BA/BS in finance, economics, accounting, real estate, history, literature, or related disciplines
• Knowledge of real estate and / or finance analytics platforms (Argus, CoStar, Bloomberg, etc.) a plus
• Familiarity with programming languages (Python, R, VBA, etc.) a plus

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.

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 2025 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces for 2024, as well as the 2025 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!

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.