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Executive Assistant

Based in Whippany, New Jersey, MetLife Investment Management ("MIM") is one of the largest institutional investors and asset managers in the world, with approximately $600 billion in combined managed assets. MIM has been ranked a "Best Places to Work in Money Management" by Pensions & Investments for four consecutive years and has consistently generated superior returns for both policyholders and shareholders. The enterprise has more than 850 dedicated professionals with experience and expertise in all asset classes, with a strength in public and private fixed income and private assets, including private equity and real estate.

This highly interactive executive assistant position is responsible for providing administrative expertise and support to select Public Fixed Income teams at MetLife Investment Management (MIM). The position will also be responsible for providing ad hoc support to other teams as needed. The executive assistant also plays a pivotal role in advancing strategic New Frontier initiatives, ensuring leaders can focus on high-impact priorities. This position requires attention to detail, flexibility, the ability to prioritize as well as multi-task in an on-site work environment. This individual must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. The individual is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit a high level of discretion and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage schedules and coordinate both internal and external meetings for senior team members as well as members of the overall business on an ad-hoc basis, ensuring coordination across time zones as needed.
• Assist in the preparation and/or coordination of presentations, reports and spreadsheets by preparing and editing text, slides and other materials.
• Organize electronic and soft copy documents and communications. Assist with production and coordination of meeting materials, presentations, updates, and reports
• Manage domestic and (occasionally) international travel arrangements, expense reports, and track reimbursement.
• Oversee certain office processes, including supply orders, catering requests, and the onboarding of new employees.
• Coordinate IT support, assisting individuals with Help Desk interaction regarding IT-related issues.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

• Required: 3+ years of experience Ability to work in fast paced environment and recognize opportunities to improve and streamline processes Excellent organizational, time management and written and verbal communication skills Self-starter: ability to independently anticipate needs, plan for contingencies, manage concurrent tasks, prioritize tasks and follow-up Flexibility to move between competing priorities as needed/directed Strong PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and internet skills
• Preferred: High School diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Insurance and Financial Services experience

At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers. #MIM Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans 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.

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