Director, Private Equity

<p>MIM seeks a Director to join our Alternatives/Middle Market Private Capital (“Alts/MMPC”) team. The Director position is a unique opportunity to work directly with a 25-person team managing over $24 billion of assets on behalf of MetLife’s general account as well as affiliated and unaffiliated investors. MetLife’s Alts/MMPC team portfolio has a three-fold mandate: (i) primary fund commitments across global private equity (buyout, venture, special situations, etc.), (ii) equity co-investments alongside private equity sponsors, and (iii) senior and junior lending to North American sponsor-backed portfolio companies.</p> <h2>How You’ll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities):</h2> <ul> <li>Source and track new opportunities with external investment managers in private equity funds and equity co-investments; lead the fund due diligence including review of data room, detailed portfolio review &amp; analysis, and fundamental research of portfolio holdings as well working with legal department on the LPA / legal document review.</li> <li>Lead the preparation of investment memos and presentations for the investment committee.</li> <li>Meet with existing Private Equity sponsors to monitor and track the performance of existing investments, understand team / organizational / strategy changes and receive general updates on the state of the markets and potential investment opportunities.</li> <li>Conduct market research and stay updated on industry trends / developments including assisting in completion of sector reviews for various Private Equity portfolio segments.</li> <li>Analyze and monitor existing portfolio relationships through annual meeting attendance and detailed review of quarterly reports</li> <li>Train, mentor and onboard junior staff members.</li> <li>Maintain and update financial models and databases.</li> </ul> <h2>What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications):</h2> <ul> <li>Minimum of 8 years of experience in due diligence, selection, monitoring and management of private equity fund and/or direct investments, with significant experience in Venture Capital primary commitments &amp; direct investments preferred.</li> <li>Strong analytical, quantitative, and interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.</li> <li>Proactive, detail-oriented individual with keen focus on performance and results.</li> <li>Excellent written and oral communication, and presentation skills.</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.</li> </ul> <h2>What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)</h2> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or similar analytical/quantitative field;</li> <li>MBA or Masters and/or CFA is highly desirable.</li> </ul> <p>Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.</p> <p>Source: <a href="https://www.metlifecareers.com/en_US/ml/J...