Director, Private Equity

Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
MetLife Investment Management
Based in Whippany, New Jersey, MetLife Investment Management ("MIM") is one of the largest institutional investors and asset managers in the world, with over $630 billion in combined managed assets. MIM has been ranked a "Best Places to Work in Money Management" by Pensions & Investments for five 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.
The Opportunity:
MIM seeks a Director to join our Alternatives/Middle Market Private Capital ("Alts/MMPC") team. The Director position is a unique opportunity to work directly with a 25-person team managing over $24 billion of assets on behalf of MetLife's general account as well as affiliated and unaffiliated investors. MetLife's Alts/MMPC team portfolio has a three-fold mandate: (i) primary fund commitments across global private equity (buyout, venture, special situations, etc.), (ii) equity co-investments alongside private equity sponsors, and (iii) senior and junior lending to North American sponsor-backed portfolio companies.
How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities):

• Source and track new opportunities with external investment managers in private equity funds and equity co-investments; lead the fund due diligence including review of data room, detailed portfolio review & analysis, and fundamental research of portfolio holdings as well working with legal department on the LPA / legal document review.
• Lead the preparation of investment memos and presentations for the investment committee.
• Meet with existing Private Equity sponsors to monitor and track the performance of existing investments, understand team / organizational / strategy changes and receive general updates on the state of the markets and potential investment opportunities.
• Conduct market research and stay updated on industry trends / developments including assisting in completion of sector reviews for various Private Equity portfolio segments.
• Analyze and monitor existing portfolio relationships through annual meeting attendance and detailed review of quarterly reports
• Train, mentor and onboard junior staff members.
• Maintain and update financial models and databases.

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications):

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in due diligence, selection, monitoring and management of private equity fund and/or direct investments, with significant experience in Venture Capital primary commitments & direct investments preferred.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Proactive, detail-oriented individual with keen focus on performance and results.
• Excellent written and oral communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or similar analytical/quantitative field;
• MBA or Masters and/or CFA is highly desirable.

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 $145,000 to $180,000. 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 #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").
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MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$145,000 to $180,000
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