Senior Reports Analyst - Fund Management

MetLife; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

MetLife in Boston seeks a Senior Reports Analyst to advance reporting and regulatory communications within Fund Management. You will develop and maintain Access, Excel, SQL and enterprise reports, driving automation and data quality improvements while supporting cost allocation and operational reporting.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in financial services, a bachelor’s degree in MIS/CS/Finance, and strong skills in SQL Server, DB2, Excel, Python and AI-enabled tooling.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience, preferably within financial services.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; MIS, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or Finance preferred.
• Experience with relational databases and reporting tools (DB2, SQL Server, Excel, Access).
• Strong Excel VBA, Python, GitHub, and automation tools; AI-enabled workflow awareness.
• Excellent communication and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost allocation processes for internal and external expenses, including automation initiatives.
• Develop complex reports by integrating data from multiple enterprise systems.
• Design, maintain, and enhance Access, Excel, SQL reporting solutions to improve data integrity.
• Serve as SME for reporting applications, regulatory communication systems, and related tools.
• Support system testing, QA, validation, and deployment of enhancements.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting while driving process improvements, cost savings, and AI-enabled automation opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data management

Project management

SQL

Excel

Access

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS/CS/Finance

Tools

DB2

SQL Server

PeopleSoft

Oracle

Ariba

Claude

Job description

Join a team shaping the future of financial well-being for millions of Americans. At the heart of our U.S. Business is a commitment to delivering trusted employee benefits and retirement solutions that empower people to live with confidence. You'll help drive strategic growth across a diverse, expanding portfolio - whether it’s developing innovative products, harnessing technology to drive customer impact at scale, advancing capital-efficient retirement solutions, or exploring new market opportunities. Here, you’ll work within an environment that combines deep industry expertise with forward-thinking investment in emerging capabilities, while making a meaningful difference in how Americans plan for their futures.

The Opportunity

The Senior Reports Analyst serves as a key technical and analytical contributor within Fund Management, supporting regulatory communications, fund reporting, cost allocation, and operational reporting processes. This role develops, maintains, and enhances Access, Excel, SQL, and enterprise reporting solutions while advancing workflow modernization through automation, data quality improvements, and AI-enabled efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cost allocation processes for internal and external expenses, including process optimization and automation initiatives.
• Develop complex reports and analytics by integrating data from multiple enterprise systems and business sources.
• Design, maintain, and enhance Access, Excel, SQL, and other reporting solutions to improve data integrity and operational efficiency.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for reporting applications, regulatory communication systems, and related tools.
• Support system testing, quality assurance, validation, and production deployment of enhancements.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting and communications while driving process improvements, cost savings, and AI-enabled automation opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, data management, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, implement, and maintain reporting solutions that support business objectives.
• Experience with relational databases and reporting tools, including DB2, SQL Server, Microsoft Access, Excel, and SQL.
• Strong technical proficiency in Excel VBA, VBA, Python, GitHub, GitHub Copilot, and related automation or development tools.
• Working knowledge of AI-enabled tools, with the ability to identify practical opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, reporting quality, and process automation.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience, preferably within financial services.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; preferred fields include MIS, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or Finance.
• Knowledge of variable annuities, life insurance, fund management, or financial services operations.
• Experience with enterprise and AI-enabled tools such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, Ariba, or Claude.
• Strong understanding of technology systems, reporting processes, data controls, and business reporting.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.

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 $74,500 - $99,300. 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

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.

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 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 #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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.

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