At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the EMEA Corporate Private Credit team to manage and originate investment grade private credit transactions.
- Company: MetLife Investment Management, a leader in financial services with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to collaborate across various teams and sectors.
- Why this job: Gain broad exposure to investment processes while making a real impact in the finance sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in banking, investment management, or rating agencies; strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Description and Requirements The Opportunity This is an opportunity to join Met Life Investment Management's EMEA Corporate Private Credit team as an Associate and further develop your experience in investment grade private credit across a broad range of sectors.
Based in London and reporting to the Head of Corporate Private Credit EMEA, the team originates and manages transactions across Europe and oversees a portfolio of approximately $16 billion of predominantly investment grade corporate private debt on behalf of Met Life Investment Management's affiliated and unaffiliated clients.
The Associate role offers broad exposure to origination, execution and portfolio management within an established private credit platform.
It would suit a highly motivated, analytical individual with experience in banking, investment management or a rating agency environment who seeks broad responsibility and strong development potential.
Key team objectives include: Origination of corporate private debt Managing and minimising credit losses within the existing portfolio Expanding origination into new markets and sectors Delivering market‑leading credit performance As the Associate, you will also work closely with teams across Met Life Investment Management, including Infrastructure and Project Finance, Insurance Asset Management, Client Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Credit Research, Legal, Operations and Compliance, giving you broad exposure across the investment process.
Guided by our purpose - always with you, building a more confident future - and our New Frontier strategy focused on stronger growth, attractive returns and all‑weather performance, this Associate role is ideal for a highly motivated candidate who wants to develop as an investor while contributing to the origination, evaluation and monitoring of corporate private placement investments.
Key Responsibilities Origination 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.
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M&G plc is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, offering a comprehensive benefits package including an 18% pension scheme, generous annual leave, and robust family support policies. Our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every team member can thrive while contributing to our mission of providing confidence in financial solutions. Located in a vibrant area, we embrace flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
