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City/Cities
Tokyo
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Travel Required
10%
Relocation Assistance Available
Yes
Posted Date
14-May-2025
Job ID
5400

Description and Requirements

The regional investment team oversees and manages insurance asset management activities in Asia ex-Japan countries MetLife operates in.

 

Other Key Stakeholders:   Regional and country investment teams, business partners such as regional and global finance and risk management teams, as well as MIM and MIAL investment desks etc.

 

Key Responsibilities:

The candidate supports the regional investment management team with a focus on finding solutions through quantitative approach for MetLife General Account portfolios in Asia ex-Japan.

 

  • Provide quantitative modeling and analysis in support of strategic asset allocation and tactical allocation that help achieve strategic goals in earnings and growth under company’s risk appetite; optimization model maintenance.
  • Build testing and analytical tools to enhance portfolio decision-making on risk management solutions.
  • Assist specific country teams in day-to-day investment operation and oversight.
  • Support regional level management reporting needs and help drive process automation.
  • Support asset allocation process in the new business/product pricing.
  • Lead the change projects for the regional team in solvency regimes, accounting rules and other regulations as they relate to portfolio strategy.
  • Other tasks and duties assigned by the manager.

 

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Strong quantitative background; high comfort level with numbers and coding experience strongly preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in asset-liability management, risk management or asset allocation in insurance industry.
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, prioritization, and project management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation to build partnerships.
  • Knowledge of investments markets in the region is a plus.
Benefits We Offer

MetLife Japan offers a comprehensive benefits package that promotes work-life balance and employee wellbeing. Employees can take advantage of flex time policy and a generous time-off policy, national holidays, annual paid leave, special consecutive leave, and refreshment leave. We also provide full social insurance coverage, a commuting expense reimbursement, group insurance, and discounts on travel and English language lessons. To support work flexibility, employees also have hybrid work options, shortened working hours for parents with children in third grade or below, and a casual dress code.
About MetLife

MetLife Inc., through its subsidiaries and affiliates (MetLife), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help individual and institutional customers build a more confident future. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.
 
MetLife Japan began operations in February 1973 as Japan’s first foreign-owned life insurance company. Our purpose, “Always with you, building a more confident future,” encapsulates our strong commitment to leveraging our global network and best practices worldwide to stand with our customers and build trust with our communities.