MIM - Analyst - Agricultural Investments

MetLife12 months ago
Fresno, CA, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

This role provides an excellent introduction to MetLife’s agricultural mortgage platform. Based in the U.S. with a hybrid work arrangement (minimum 3 days per week in the office), the candidate will develop analytical capabilities in agricultural finance while supporting mortgage originations, servicing actions, and portfolio management. With significant exposure to key industry stakeholders and an annual Compensation: $90,000 - $115,000 along with potential short-term and long-term incentives, this opportunity offers robust career growth in a globally recognized financial services firm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support mortgage originations, servicing actions, and portfolio management in a designated agricultural finance field territory, including travel to borrower or office locations.
  • Assist relationship managers in developing mortgage recommendations through financial, security, and borrower/industry analysis, as well as conducting underwriting due diligence.
  • Monitor regional mortgage portfolio exposure and aid in updating internal mortgage guidelines aligned with risk management objectives.
  • Collaborate with regional professional associates to develop innovative and creative marketing campaigns.
  • Coordinate and complete special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of agricultural finance knowledge and skills.
  • Exceptional customer service abilities paired with the highest ethical standards.
  • Proven ability to earn the trust of internal and external stakeholders, prospective customers, and industry leaders.
  • Innovative thinker with strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills across all levels of management.
  • Team player who works well in a large, diverse corporate environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
  • Experience in production agriculture.

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: $90,000 - $115,000 with eligibility for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives.
  • Comprehensive health plan covering medical, prescription, dental, and vision, plus no-cost short- and long-term disability.
  • Company-paid life insurance, legal services, retirement pension fully funded by MetLife, and 401(k) with employer matching.
  • Group discounts on a variety of voluntary insurance products including auto, home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, and tuition assistance.

Required Skills

risk management
security analysis
project management
problem solving
teamwork
customer service
portfolio management
communication
agricultural finance
analytical skills
mortgage originations
financial analysis