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JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Head of Municipal Credit ResearchJob Location: Whippany, NJRole Value Proposition: MetLife is looking to hire a Team Leader for the Municipal Credit Research group in the Global Credit. Research is an integral part of MetLife’s credit asset management process. Research analysts perform fundamental analysis on municipal credits in various sectors, utilizing sector-specific research and relative value analysis to evaluate issuers’ creditworthiness and make recommendations to the trading desk. MetLife’s municipal bond portfolio has grown to about $15 billion in assets.?Key Responsibilities:Manage municipal research team including proactive thought leadership and excellent communication with key stakeholdersMonitor and evaluate market, sector and issuer-specific developments Analyze primary and secondary investment opportunities in assigned sectors and perform active surveillance of portfolio holdingsCommunicate credit views and ideas to PM and trader(s) including positioning of the portfolio at the sector and issuer levelContribute to the timely analysis of investment opportunities, including the development of purchase/sale recommendations and relative value ideas within the Unit by keeping abreast of all aspects of the municipal market, including new developments, issuance, and structuresMake buy/sell investment recommendations based on credit views and relative value analysis, including written credit memos for new purchases and annual reviewsPresent credit analyses to management credit committee Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:MBA, CFA or equivalentAt least 15 years municipal credit experience, 15+ years of total experienceIn-depth knowledge of a specific municipal sector: state and local general obligation and/or healthcare, preferredAbility to work effectively with others at all levels of the organizationProficiency in Open Bloomberg, Excel, WordSolid quantitative and analytical skillsStrong organization skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsLeadership Competencies: Motivates People – Gains people commitment to achieve business objectives through clear communication of the company’s vision and flexing leadership styles to inspire high performance. Creates Partnerships – Authentically builds trusted relationships and collaborates across global, diverse and multi-functional teams to successfully drive business objectives.Grows Talent – Inclusively and pro-actively develops talent, empowers individuals and manages diverse teams to drive engagement and performance.Models our Values – Creates a culture that promotes the company’s values and standards through role modeling, accountability and ownership of decisions.Focuses on Customers – Promotes customer centricity and ensures focus on creating great customer experiences to achieve competitive advantage.Drives Results – Sets aggressive goals and is accountable for continuously driving improved performance, leading change and ensuring high standards.Key Relationships: Reports to: SVP Credit ResearchDirect reports/team: 3 research analystsKey Stakeholders: Portfolio Managers, Traders, Research peers and Senior Global Credit ManagementMetLife: MetLife, through our subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the largest life insurance companies in the world. Founded in 1868, we are a global provider of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management. Our employees serve approximately 100 million customers, individuals and businesses, including over 90 of the FORTUNE 100?.?We are ranked #40 on the Fortune 500 list and #48 on the Forbes Global 500 list. We have operations in nearly 50 countries, and hold leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. We are also one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with an over $500 billion general account portfolio as of December 31, 2015.? In 2015, FORTUNE Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Company survey named us #1 in the Life and Health Insurance industry. In 2016, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the first time. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies.While we have tremendous respect for the past, we are a company firmly focused on the future. To adapt to a changing world, we are undergoing one of the most dramatic transformations in our history to reinvent how we do business so we can thrive in any environment. We are moving away from a traditional product-development model to one driven by customer insights. We are challenging historical norms by humanizing our industry and designing every customer experience to reflect the modern company we’re becoming. Our goal in everything we do is to offer customers truly differentiated value propositions that allow us to establish clear competitive advantages.?We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to our customers as they navigate life’s twists and turns. At the center of our business strategy is a commitment to One MetLife – collaborating, sharing best practices, and recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent in the industry. We live by our values:? Put Customers First, Be the Best, Make Things Easier, and Succeed Together.?They guide how we operate every day.? For more information, visit .To apply: is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is MetLife's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, martial or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace. ................
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