M&A Associate - (US-NY-New York - 10292)

Compensation: $100K - $100K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
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Work shouldn't be something you do just to make ends meet… It should provide satisfaction and an opportunity to make a difference.
At MetLife, one of our core values is that “People Count” – that includes our employees. Work should fuel your ambitions, not limit them. We are always looking for talented people to help us meet our vision to build financial freedom for everyone.
If you are seeking a rewarding career at a place the values their workforce and embraces diversity, including and partnership – Then you've come to the right place.
For over 140 years, MetLife has been insuring the lives of people who depend on us. Our success is based on our long history of social responsibility, strong leadership, sound investments and innovative products and services.
MetLife is more than just life insurance. Today we are a major force in financial services: Investments, Financial Advice, Banking and Insurance.

M&A Associate – New York, NY
Individual will work closely with all Lines of Business in identifying, analyzing and prioritizing potential target acquisition and partnership companies and will play a lead role in supporting all transactions.
Principal Responsibilities:
• Screen potential acquisition and partnership opportunities originating from internal and external sources.
• Proactively research the financial services/insurance market, understand competitive set, and identify new opportunities.
• Prepare research packages on acquisition candidates and perform preliminary analysis.
• Monitor media for potential M&A opportunities and other relevant news.
• Prepare M&A Executive Steering Committee memorandums and presentation materials.
• Facilitate due diligence process for various M&A projects, by:
compiling information request lists or data room indices
* coordinating onsite due diligence logistics
* participating in onsite due diligence in support of project leaders
* managing flow of due diligence documents
* tracking status of information requests
• Prepare Information Memorandums for divestitures.
• Monitor deal progress and work to maximize results throughout the deal.
• Prepare periodic reports on M&A activity for executive management and the Board of Directors.
• Develop and maintain the standards and methodologies utilized in the acquisition process.
Job Requirements:
Keen business acumen including knowledge of insurance sector and finance.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bloomberg and OneSource, and internet research.
• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to communicate effectively and influence others.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with changing deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy. Careful and thorough preparation of material is essential.
• High level of initiative, self-starter, flexible, proactive and a team player.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work under time constraints and additional work hours on a regular basis.
• Superb writing skills.
• Tact and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to independently set and meet goals/objectives.
• Experience working with senior executives, both internally and externally.
• Ability to think strategically.
The hired candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without an employer-sponsored petition for a visa, such as an H-1B visa. MetLife does not intend to file any visa applications in connection with this opening.

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