Role Value Proposition: Based in Whippany, New Jersey, MetLife Investment Management (MIM) is one of the largest institutional investors and asset managers in the world, with nearly $600.8 billion in combined managed assets, and has consistently generated superior returns for both policyholders and shareholders. The enterprise has more than 850 dedicated professionals with extensive experience and expertise in all asset classes, with a strength in public and private fixed income and private assets, including real estate. Visit us at [1] www.metlife.com/investments to learn more. The Associate, Agricultural Research & Strategy (Associate) will play a high-profile, integral role in supporting an agricultural mortgage portfolio owned by MetLife’s general account and other institutional investor clients of MetLife Investment Management. The Associate will assist the Head of Agricultural Research & Strategy in formulating and conveying the organization's perspectives on agricultural, timber, and agribusiness commodity and capital markets to senior management and MIM clients and prospects. The Associate will also contribute to high-profile special projects related to portfolio management/strategy and will author research publications. Key Responsibilities: * Author whitepapers on agricultural trends for distribution to borrowers, potential clients, and the media, aiming to establish MIM’s agricultural research as industry-leading * Support formulation of actionable investment strategies for the agricultural portfolio and communicate these strategies to senior management * Assist in directly communicating MIM’s market outlook and investment strategy to both internal and external clients * Assist in forecasting commodity prices to support the underwriting of agricultural mortgage loans * Develop market insights through data collection and analysis across key sectors, including production agriculture, agribusiness, and timberland investments * Partner with Regional Operations and the Agricultural Strategies Group on special projects * Update periodic market research reports produced for the regional offices and management * Develop and maintain relationships with key agriculture and agricultural finance data vendors and agencies * Collect, analyze, and interpret economic/market data relevant to the agricultural sector * Assist in the development and maintenance of agricultural mortgage risk assessment and rating tools and serve as a key resource for the agricultural mortgage underwriting process * Develop and implement stress testing methodologies to support the management of the agricultural mortgage portfolio Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills: Required: * Bachelor’s degree or higher in economics, agricultural economics, finance or related fields * 3+ years of relevant work experience in agriculture, research, and investments, or advanced degree is preferred * Candidate should have excellent analytical, project management and problem-solving skills * Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with all levels of management. * Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel * Experience with econometrics and statistical programming tools such as Python, R or STATA is preferred 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. References Visible links 1. http://www.metlife.com/investments 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.