Manager, Investments Finance

MetLife is leading the charge in transforming the global insurance industry by pursuing innovation and using digital technologies to redefine the customer experience. We look at digital as being part of everyone’s job description – a common thread linking all of our teams around the world.

Position: Manager, Investments Finance

Job Location: Finance COE, Kuala Lumpur

Role Value Proposition

At MetLife, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. This role within the Investments Finance team is responsible for supporting the Net Investment Income/Asset Planning and Projections and related analysis and attribution of results.

The group regularly delivers results and analysis to the Chief Investment Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and other senior-level officers. In addition, team members have extensive interaction with Portfolio Managers and Asset Sector Specialists in the Investments Group and other departments across the Enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare reports to support Investment Asset and Net Investment Income analysis.
• Work closely with Portfolio Managers and Asset Sector Specialists to obtain inputs to support the monthly projection process.
• Analyze data and process flows to improve forecasting/modeling accuracy.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of all outputs from the projections model and provide a well-analyzed & detailed attribution of the results to senior management.
• Work closely with various partners across the Enterprise to understand and implement the necessary support for Investments.
• Ad-hoc requests. Analyze and implement process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Finance/Accounting/Investments
• 4+ years of experience working with Excel in a corporate setting, including pivot tables and v lookups.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. degree in Finance, Accounting or a relevant field of expertise.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Insurance and Investment industry experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills,
• Ability to structure and conduct detailed, data-driven analyses.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple assignments and demonstrate initiative.
• Attention to detail, yet able to summarize and communicate complex issues effectively.
• Proficient use of MS Office (Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint) and Business Intelligence Tools.
• Ability to work additional hours during peak times.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Essbase, Hyperion, COGNOS/CUBUS, QRM, Kamakura, a plus.
• Knowledge of Life Insurance GAAP, Statutory accounting and RBC a plus.
• CPA, CFA, CMA

Why MetLife?

At MetLife, we’ve been in the business of making and keeping promises for more than 150 years. We’re always there for our employees, customers, shareholders, and communities — navigating life and change together, finding purpose every day while laying the foundation for a more confident future. A future where our families and finances are protected. A future that’s exciting and full of potential. A future that’s inclusive and sustainable.

At the heart of our culture lies a passion for people. We hire smart, creative, collaborative people and we believe that when we’re kind to each other, when we respect and empathize with co-workers and customers alike, that’s when we make a lasting impact. We embrace inclusion, actively listen, respect every contribution, and ensure that everyone has access to what they need to succeed. This allows us to think bigger, experiment more, innovate faster, and win together.

We are building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes employees to make a difference. MetLife’s diversity of people commitment ensures our employees are empowered, thriving, and feel like they belong. These efforts begin with our purpose —Always with you, building a more confident future. We are strengthening our resolve to help build a workforce and society that protects all people, values all voices, and creates economic growth and opportunity for all.