Dir. Equity Research Analyst, Consumer Sector

General Information LocationChicago, Illinois Working Schedule Full-Time Work Arrangement Hybrid Travel Required 10% Relocation Assistance Available No Grade 14I Posted Date 04-Jun-2026 Job ID 17344 Description and Requirements The Team You Will JoinJoin a team where insight meets impact. At MetLife Investment Management (MIM), our Equities team applies deep fundamental research and disciplined portfolio construction seeking to uncover value across global markets. We invest with conviction—driven by data, collaboration, and long-term performance history. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, analyze dynamic sectors, and contribute to portfolios that help power institutional success. If you're passionate about equity markets and ready to shape investment outcomes through rigorous analysis and teamwork, this is where your career can thrive. The OpportunityThis role offers the opportunity to serve as a senior contributor within an active equity investment platform, with direct responsibility for generating differentiated fundamental insights and influencing portfolio construction and outcomes. As a Director, Equity Research Analyst, you will lead coverage of assigned sectors and companies, originate high‑conviction investment ideas, and partner closely with portfolio managers to drive risk‑aware, return‑focused decision‑making. The position combines deep analytical rigor with strategic judgment, providing visibility, accountability, and impact across the investment process from idea generation through portfolio implementation. You will operate in a highly collaborative, performance‑driven environment that values independent thinking, disciplined risk management, and long‑term stewardship of client capital.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze industry and company fundamentals within assigned industries and sectorsMonitor and assess industry and company weightings within the portfolio for assigned industries and sectorsFrequently screen coverage universe to create an opportunity set of investable candidatesAssess and determine the value and return potential of current and proposed holdingsPresentation (written and verbal) of investment recommendations for potential inclusion into portfoliosMake recommendations to eliminate current investment and/or reallocate investment resources to other alternatives within the respective coverage areaAttendance of company and broker-sponsored meetings and conferencesInterview company management to assess the potential of investment opportunitiesActively follow 20-40 securities with secondary coverage of additional namesIn addition, the position may involve presentations to clients, consultants, and prospects to help communicate the firm’s investment philosophy, investment process, and portfolio results.Required Qualifications5-10 years of fundamental research experience and possess an MBA and/or CFA designation.Knowledge of the small and SMID cap equity universe along with the ability to identify strong potential investment candidates is essentialStrong communication skills, both verbal and written are necessaryThe ability and desire to work in a high-performance atmosphere employing a team-oriented philosophy is criticalPreferred QualificationsExperience analyzing companies in Consumer sector with a demonstrated record of success is preferredIncremental experience covering other sectors with a demonstrated record of success will be considered#MIMLocation Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.The expected salary range for this position is$140,000 to $200,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms. Benefits We Offer Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits, please click here.About MetLifeRecognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, 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 individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.