Lead fundamental equity research for assigned sectors, generate high-conviction investment ideas, and partner with portfolio managers to influence portfolio construction. Analyze company and industry fundamentals, screen securities, present written and verbal recommendations, attend meetings and conferences, and cover 20–40 securities while supporting client and prospect presentations.
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
Join a team where insight meets impact. At MetLife Investment Management (MIM), our Equities team applies deep fundamental research and disciplined portfolio construction seeking to uncover value across global markets. We invest with conviction-driven by data, collaboration, and long-term performance history. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, analyze dynamic sectors, and contribute to portfolios that help power institutional success. If you're passionate about equity markets and ready to shape investment outcomes through rigorous analysis and teamwork, this is where your career can thrive.
The Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to serve as a senior contributor within an active equity investment platform, with direct responsibility for generating differentiated fundamental insights and influencing portfolio construction and outcomes. As a Director, Equity Research Analyst, you will lead coverage of assigned sectors and companies, originate high-conviction investment ideas, and partner closely with portfolio managers to drive risk-aware, return-focused decision-making. The position combines deep analytical rigor with strategic judgment, providing visibility, accountability, and impact across the investment process from idea generation through portfolio implementation. You will operate in a highly collaborative, performance-driven environment that values independent thinking, disciplined risk management, and long-term stewardship of client capital.
Key Responsibilities
• Analyze industry and company fundamentals within assigned industries and sectors
• Monitor and assess industry and company weightings within the portfolio for assigned industries and sectors
• Frequently screen coverage universe to create an opportunity set of investable candidates
• Assess and determine the value and return potential of current and proposed holdings
• Presentation (written and verbal) of investment recommendation s for potential inclusion into portfolios
• Make recommendation s to eliminate current investment and/or reallocate investment resources to other alternatives within the respective coverage area
• Attendance of company and broker-sponsor ed meetings and conferences
• Interview company management to assess the potential of investment opportunities
• Actively follow 20-40 securities with secondary coverage of additional names
• In addition, the position may involve presentations to clients, consultants, and prospects to help communicate the firm's investment philosophy, investment process, and portfolio results.
Required Qualifications
• 5-10 years of fundamental research experience and possess an MBA and/or CFA designation.
• Knowledge of the small and SMID cap equity universe along with the ability to identify strong potential investment candidates is essential
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are necessary
• The ability and desire to work in a high-performan ce atmosphere employing a team-oriented philosophy is critical
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience analyzing companies in Consumer sector with a demonstrated record of success is preferred
• Incremental experience covering other sectors with a demonstrated record of success will be considered
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 $140,000 to $200,000 . 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, 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.
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").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. 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.
#BI-Hybrid
The Team You Will Join
Join a team where insight meets impact. At MetLife Investment Management (MIM), our Equities team applies deep fundamental research and disciplined portfolio construction seeking to uncover value across global markets. We invest with conviction-driven by data, collaboration, and long-term performance history. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, analyze dynamic sectors, and contribute to portfolios that help power institutional success. If you're passionate about equity markets and ready to shape investment outcomes through rigorous analysis and teamwork, this is where your career can thrive.
The Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to serve as a senior contributor within an active equity investment platform, with direct responsibility for generating differentiated fundamental insights and influencing portfolio construction and outcomes. As a Director, Equity Research Analyst, you will lead coverage of assigned sectors and companies, originate high-conviction investment ideas, and partner closely with portfolio managers to drive risk-aware, return-focused decision-making. The position combines deep analytical rigor with strategic judgment, providing visibility, accountability, and impact across the investment process from idea generation through portfolio implementation. You will operate in a highly collaborative, performance-driven environment that values independent thinking, disciplined risk management, and long-term stewardship of client capital.
Key Responsibilities
• Analyze industry and company fundamentals within assigned industries and sectors
• Monitor and assess industry and company weightings within the portfolio for assigned industries and sectors
• Frequently screen coverage universe to create an opportunity set of investable candidates
• Assess and determine the value and return potential of current and proposed holdings
• Presentation (written and verbal) of investment recommendation s for potential inclusion into portfolios
• Make recommendation s to eliminate current investment and/or reallocate investment resources to other alternatives within the respective coverage area
• Attendance of company and broker-sponsor ed meetings and conferences
• Interview company management to assess the potential of investment opportunities
• Actively follow 20-40 securities with secondary coverage of additional names
• In addition, the position may involve presentations to clients, consultants, and prospects to help communicate the firm's investment philosophy, investment process, and portfolio results.
Required Qualifications
• 5-10 years of fundamental research experience and possess an MBA and/or CFA designation.
• Knowledge of the small and SMID cap equity universe along with the ability to identify strong potential investment candidates is essential
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are necessary
• The ability and desire to work in a high-performan ce atmosphere employing a team-oriented philosophy is critical
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience analyzing companies in Consumer sector with a demonstrated record of success is preferred
• Incremental experience covering other sectors with a demonstrated record of success will be considered
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 $140,000 to $200,000 . 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, 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.
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").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. 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.
#BI-Hybrid
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