VP, International

About the role

This role oversees MetLife’s General Account investments across asset sectors for operations outside of the United States, in close partnership with MII’s regional CIO organizations and in-country MII teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional CIO organizations, local business partners and in-country MII staff to align global and local investment philosophy and strategy while addressing diverging complexities of local markets
• Oversee investment activity to ensure consistent alignment with MII’s local investment philosophy and strategy, and make any adjustments when necessary
• Collaborate with local investments staff, where pertinent, to share global investment best practices and offer asset sector expertise where needed
• Leverage broader Global Credit and Equity team, where needed, to ensure global alignment and bring asset sector expertise to assess new asset classes/asset allocation, direct activity, or evaluate complex transactions
• Work together with MII’s investments operations and finance teams in analyzing and communicating the positioning of MetLife’s investments in international portfolios to internal and external stakeholders
• Partner with GRM in monitoring the risk positioning of the international portfolios, assessing risk interconnections with the broader General Account, and ensuring compliance with MetLife’s investment guidelines and investment limits framework
• Mentor and develop junior talent within the team, and actively support talent development in the broader Global Credit and Equity organization

Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in fixed income credit research (preferred), asset underwriting, portfolio management, or similar roles, preferably with insurance companies or insurance asset managers
• Deep expertise in corporate and bank credit analysis required
• Deep expertise in key markets where MetLife operates outside the U.S.
• Strategic thinker, strong communicator, and highly analytical

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with less traditional asset sectors such as private equity, private credit, real estate, structured finance, etc., and/or sovereign credit analysis, preferred
• Familiarity with insurance investment regulations specific to key jurisdictions where MetLife operates outside the U.S., preferred
• MBA and/or CFA strongly preferred

Location

This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office. The expected salary range for this position is $190000 - $240000. 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, paid time off, paid holidays, 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. 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 accommodations@metlife.com. 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.