• Senior Analyst - Derivatives

    MetLife (Whippany, NJ)


    Role Value Proposition:

    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. We’re united by our purpose to help our customers and each other create a confident future; we’re guided by empathy; and we’re inspired by each other to make a difference in the lives of our coworkers, customers, communities, and the world at large. At MetLife, it’s [1] #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

     

    An excellent opportunity exists to join the Derivatives Middle Office team within MetLife Insurance Investments (MII). The Associate will play an integral part within the Collateral Management Group (CMG). The team manages collateral processes for our Bilateral OTC derivatives, Exchanged Traded derivatives, Reinsurance, Federal Home Loan Bank, MSFTA, and UK RE programs. The individual will work within a team environment to support MetLife’s expanding derivative and reinsurance businesses as well as contribute to and lead company initiatives. The position will engage directly with RIS, trading, valuations, risk management, IT, operations, and finance teams. The responsibilities given below are well integrated within a strong team culture.

    Key Responsibilities:

    * Manage the collateral process for all MetLife accounts trading in FX, Swaps, and Exchange traded products.

    * Liaise with settlements and custody to ensure daily collateral, security, and trade payments are settled on time.

    * Prepare and review daily, weekly, and quarterly reports for Senior Management.

    * Contribute to analysis, development, testing, and integration of new applications and enhancements.

    * Ability to liaise with Trading, Middle Office, Back Office and External Counterparties.

    * Look for new ways to automate and increase efficiency within the current workflow.

    Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

    Required:

    * 2+ years of investments experience within a financial services firm supporting fixed income or derivatives

    * Understanding of financial markets

    * Analytical, problem solving, and collaborative skills to work independently and as part of a team environment

    * Strong Microsoft Excel Skills - (Pivots, macros, vlookup, graphs)

    * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

    * Ability to meet daily deliverables in a high stress environment

    * Professional, self-motivated, and self-aware

    * Adherence to high standards of business ethics, conduct and behavior

    Preferred:

    * B.S. Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or other related field of expertise

    * Knowledge of Murex, Calypso, Acadia, TriResolve, or Bloomberg 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.

     

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