AVP, Investments Accounting Engineering

Job Location: Tampa, FL -Hybrid schedule Tues, Wed, Thur in the Tampa Office. WFH on Monday and Friday.

Department: This is an integral leadership role within MetLife’s Investments Technology Organization. Specifically, this role supports the Investments Finance/Accounting organization responsible for the back office functions of  a $400B+ General Account Portfolio. This is an exciting time to join the Investments Techonlogy organization, as we collaborate with our business leaders and look to continue to transform our solutions.

The Role: In this role, the selected canddiate will lead product teams dedicated to delivering for our Global Investments Finance/Accounting organizations. The candidate will leverage their experience and knowledge of the investments business, modern technology and organizational leadership. As a leader, you will be responsible for delivering on transformational initiatives including cloud migrations, batch to APIS, Agile/DevOps optimization, test automation, and application modernization, working collaboratively with internal and external constituents. The candidate will work closely with senior leaders, business and  technology partners, establishing a portfolio and solution roadmap for the products and ensuring successful delivery through an agile delivery model. In addition, this people leadership role will be responsible building effective teams, driving engagement and developing our talent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full people management responsibility for direct product team including  performance, career,  training & development and engagement
• Partners and Influences business with emerging technology trends and capabilities that align to Product portfolio
• Deep understanding of the business' way of working to solve challenges by leveraging technology.
• Lead teams in the development and maintenance of an E2E IT solution that supports a portfolio of products primarily in Investments Accounting, across multiple asset classes, globally, including the creation and implementation of technology roadmap and management of technical debt
• Partners with Audit, Application Security/Risk and Architecture to plan through potential risks associated with product and/or processes
• Responsible for translating platform vision into work generated by multiple Safe/Agile teams in order to ensure the technology solutions meet the defined goals and vision
• Stays abreast of and keeps a pulse on changes in the industry; Leads and organizes demos of up and coming technologies that can deliver value to the business.
• Lead product software delivery through continuous focus on software development and maintenance metrics and KPIs
• Manage the team budget as needed and also responsible for IT Vendor relationships and contracts.
• Matrix management responsibility for cross functional team members aligned to product team

Key Relationships:

• Reports to: VP Investments Techology
• Direct reports/team: Appoximate span of 30 (inclusive of FTE’s and Contractors)
• Key Stakeholders: Vice Presidents and AVPs in Investments Finance/Accounting

Candidate Qualifications:

   Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

• Undergraduate degree required with a concentration in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or other related field
• 15+ years of Software Engineering experience delivering complex business technology solutions, inclusive of vendor product integration (on premises and SaaS) and in house development
• 10+ years experience providing technology solutons in the financial services industry
• 3+ years experience with Investments/Asset Management, prerable with a  focus Investments Accounting / Back Office
• 10+ years managing and developing a strong team, spread across multiple locations; demonstrate change management leader and ability to drive successful results
• Working knowledge of modern Application and Data Architecture
• Strong Working knowledge of the Microsoft Stack (inclusive of .Net, Sql Server)
• Strong working knowledge of enterprise integration technologies and patterns such as APIS, Service Bus, Publish/Subscribe, Event based architectures and orchestration platforms
• Strong exposure to  delivering solutions through PaaS Cloud platforms such as Azure
• Experience designing and engineering data solutions;  Transactional processing, and Data analytics

Preferred Experience and Technical Skills:  

• MIS, MBA or other advanced degree preferred

• 5+ years experience in Investments/Asset Management industry, preferably with a focus on Investments Accounting / Back Office
• Experience working with Investments Accounting technology vendor products (e.g. PAM, Camra etc)
• Experience working in and/or certification in SAFE Agile model
• Hands on Azure cloud experience and/or certification(s)
• Experience with 24x7 Global technology implemenations, inclusive of local country requirements

• Experience delivering complex IT solutions in a large, matrixed  environment

      MetLife Success Principles

• Experiment with Confidence – Courageously learn and test new ideas without fear of failure
• Act with Urgency – Demonstrate speed to action with agility and determination
• Seek Diverse Perspectives – Source ideas and feedback to expand thinking and make informed decisions
• Seize Opportunity – Drive responsible growth and identify areas for continuous improvement
• Champion Inclusion – Foster an environment where everyone is valued, heard, and can speak up
• Create Alignment – Partner with others across the organization with candor and transparency
• Take Responsibility – Be accountable and act in pursuit of the right outcomes
• Enable Solutions – Anticipate and address obstacles while managing risk
• Deliver What Matters – Execute meaningful priorities and follow through on commitments

Salary Grade

14

Number of Openings

1

Contact Information

Recruiter -Bernadette Jones bernadette.jones@Metlife.com 

MetLife:

MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $642.4 billion of total assets under management as of March 31, 2021. We are ranked #46 on the Fortune 500 list for 2021. In 2020, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies. We are proud to have been named to Fortune magazine’s 2021 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.”      

MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.  Visit us at www.metlife.com to learn more about our brand, history, and values. 

We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife.  If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to accommodations@metlife.com or call our Employee Relations Department at 1-877-843-3711.

MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

MetLife:

MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $642.4 billion of total assets under management as of March 31, 2021. We are ranked #46 on the Fortune 500 list for 2021. In 2020, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies. We are proud to have been named to Fortune magazine’s 2021 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.”      

MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.

The wage range for applicants for this position is 154K-206K. This role is also eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. MetLife offers a comprehensive benefits program, including healthcare benefits, life insurance, retirement benefits, parental leave, legal plan services and paid time off. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife.  For further information about how to request a reasonable accommodation, please click on the Disability Accommodations link below.

MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.