MIM - Associate - Public Fixed Income

MetLife Investment Management; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 125,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plan

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A global financial services firm seeks an Associate to join its Global Rates & Derivatives Trading Team, focusing on Local Emerging Market Debt. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred and 3-5 years of relevant market experience. The expected salary range is $125,000 - $136,000, in addition to comprehensive benefits. Join a team recognized for its excellence in asset management and commitment to impacting finance positively.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant market experience.
• CFA designation or candidacy preferred.
• Knowledge of local emerging markets.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Rates & Derivatives Trading Team.
• Execute trades in global bond markets.
• Monitor market trends and economic indicators.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers.
• Ensure compliance with risk management guidelines.

Skills

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Aladdin

Market Axess

Trade Web

FX Connect

Job description

Overview

Role Value Proposition: Based in Whippany, New Jersey, MetLife 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 has consistently generated superior returns for both policyholders and shareholders. The enterprise has more than 850 dedicated professionals with experience and expertise in all asset classes, with a strength in public and private fixed income and private assets, including private equity and real estate. Visit us at www.metlife.com/investments to learn more.

Team & Role

The Global Rates & Derivatives Trading Team manages government bond and derivative trading across global markets. The team is responsible for the execution of all cash government and government-related bonds across the globe, including both Developed and Emerging markets, as well as derivatives solutions and execution within Public Fixed Income.

Responsibilities

• The Associate will support the Global Rates & Derivatives Trading Team, with a primary focus on Local Emerging Market Debt. This role involves executing trades, monitoring market developments, and contributing to portfolio strategies within MIM, as well as supporting the broader initiatives of the group.
• Execute trades in global bond markets, with an emphasis on Emerging Markets
• Execute derivatives trades including FX forwards, futures and swaps.
• Monitor market trends, economic indicators, daily headlines and geopolitical developments impacting global markets
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers on trade ideas and investment strategies
• Ensure compliance with internal risk management and portfolio guidelines

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and succeed in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. Degree required.
• 3-5 years relevant market experience
• CFA designation or candidacy preferred
• Knowledge of local emerging markets
• Trading and order flow management experience
• Familiarity with platforms including Aladdin, Market Axess, Trade Web and FX Connect

Salary & Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $125,000 - $136,000. This role may also be 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. 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 World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces, as well as the 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 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 MetLife, it’s All Together Possible. 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 [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.