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• MassMutual

  

  Procurement Contracts Manager - Enterprise Procurement

  3 days ago

  BOSTON

  Procurement Contracts Manager Procurement Team Full-time Boston, MA or Springfield, MA The Opportunity Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you have wide latitude to make impactful decisions? Does the idea of coordinating among business owners, legal, IT and others to develop effective commercial contracts interest you? Do you enjoy a role that offers a wide variety of responsibilities, and “something new every day?” MassMutual is hiring for an experienced procurement professional with substantial contract drafting and negotiation experience. This role involves understanding the underlying business problem and resulting transaction, working with internal stakeholders to gain their input and approvals as necessary, explaining deal terms and risks to the internal engagement manager, and negotiating terms directly with the supplier. You will have a deep support structure in our transformed Procurement organization – including Category Management and Supplier Relationship Management, among other dedicated functions. In this role, as well as all roles within MassMutual, you will demonstrate accountability, agility, a dedication to be inclusive, a strong business acumen, and will show courage, even in the most difficult situations. We also highly value strong communication skills, a passion for learning, leadership traits, resilience and self-awareness. The Team On the MassMutual Procurement team, we have a goal to enable MassMutual’s mission and vision by providing the right supplier solution at the right time. Our mission is to streamline the procurement process, align supplier partners to meet business needs and continuously increase the value provided to our policyholders. The Impact On a day-to-day basis, the Contracts Manager will orchestrate multiple simultaneous projects which will require excellent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills. You will be relied upon to negotiate and draft contractual positions based upon documented standards, commensurate with the specifics of each commercial deal, and with the support from legal, IT, and enterprise risk, among others. • Understanding the business drivers behind transactions assigned to you and developing a deal execution plan, • As the central point of contact for each contract, you will leverage your organizational skills and influence to ensure deals are negotiated and executed in accordance with business timelines, • Engaging with internal stakeholders including the line of business, legal, compliance and data security groups to assess risks specific to each transaction, • Drafting and redlining contracts to ensure that MassMutual is adequately protected from risks by relying upon your skills to assess the impact of deviations from standards and engage internal stakeholders when required, • Negotiating with suppliers to produce contracts that adhere to MassMutual contracting standards and meet business objectives, • Planning and executing negotiation strategy in a timely manner while adjusting to changing circumstances, • Working closely with the larger Procurement team, and stakeholders as appropriate, • Identifying inefficiencies in existing procedures, uncovering bottlenecks, and proposing innovative solutions to streamline contracting processes, • As the central point of contact for each contract, you will leverage your organizational skills and influence to ensure deals are negotiated and executed in accordance with business timelines, • Working closely with the larger Procurement team, and stakeholders as appropriate. You will be expected to coach and train less experienced Contract Managers The Minimum Qualifications • 7+ years of experience in contract evaluation, drafting and redlining, • 7+ years of experience working with all procurement functions, • Bachelor’s Degree The Ideal Qualifications • Deep experience assessing contract quality, • Superior written and verbal communication skills, • Proven ability to explain complex legal language to business audiences, • Strong organizational skills, time management and problem-solving skills What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team • Regular meetings with the Procurement Team, • Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager, • Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups, • Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms, • Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits #LI-MM1 MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.

• MassMutual

  

  Quantitative Derivative Portfolio Manager

  3 days ago

  BOSTON

  Role: Quantitative Derivative Portfolio Manager Department: Investment Management Team: Quantitative Portfolio Management Location: Boston - Hybrid Position: Full-Time The Opportunity: The Quantitative Derivative Portfolio Manager will be supporting the management of derivative portfolios in one or more segments of the general or corporate investment accounts. This includes performing daily portfolio management activities, such as rebalancing risk and evaluating tactical relative-value tradeoffs, while also contributing to the research of alternative hedging strategies employing simulation and back-testing techniques. The Quantitative Derivative Portfolio Manager will work closely with teams across Investment Management, Barings, and Enterprise Risk. Multiple opportunities available with a focus on Rate, Credit, or FX derivative management. The Team: The Quantitative Portfolio Management (QPM) team has primary focus in asset-liability management (ALM), product pricing, and the formulation and execution of quantitative strategies that enhance policyholder surplus and mitigate unwanted risks in the portfolio. The team oversees all derivative-related aspects of MassMutual’s portfolio management process, managing exposure to interest-rates, foreign exchange rates, credit spreads, volatility, and equity. A small and highly collaborative team, QPM works with other groups across Investment Management to manage MassMutual's product portfolios and the approximately $250 billion General Investment Account (GIA). In addition, this high-profile group works with our other internal stakeholders including product, actuarial, treasury, accounting, risk, compliance, and external partners, including our primary asset management subsidiary Barings and the major Wall Street derivative broker/dealer counterparties. The Impact: The Quantitative Derivative Portfolio Manager will be accountable for the following: • Support of daily portfolio management activities like review of current risk, recent activity, trade input, attribution, profit and loss, and lifecycle of portfolios, • Identify market opportunities, analyze alternative hedging strategies, and suggest transactions, to increase hedge effectiveness for portfolio management, • Develop bespoke simulation, back-testing and/or other research projects, • Collaborate with colleagues in other areas of MassMutual as needed – enterprise risk, corporate actuarial, finance and accounting, etc. The Minimum Qualifications • 3+ years of derivative market experience in at least one of the following: listed and OTC equity options, TRS, futures/forwards, CDX, interest rate swaps/swaptions, and cross-currency swaps, • Bachelors in Math, Financial Engineering, Computer Science or related field The Ideal Qualifications • 5+ years of derivative market experience, • Strong background/understanding of capital markets and financial instruments, • Strong quantitative expertise: statistics, mathematics, and computer science (python / SQL required), • Ability to develop market views, • Deep knowledge of derivatives in all dimensions – risk, economics, tax, accounting, • Advanced quantitative degree (MFE, PhD), • Strong understanding of portfolio management and ALM in a life insurance company, • Strong communication skills and ability to discuss technical topics to non-experts What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team • Regular team meetings, • Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager, • Access to mentorship opportunities, • Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups, • Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms, • Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits #LI-FT1 MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.

• MassMutual

  

  Corporate Subsidiaries Controllership Manager

  3 days ago

  BOSTON

  Corporate Subsidiaries Controllership Manager Financial Controllership Organization Full-Time Hybrid Boston, MA, Springfield, MA, or New York, NY This is an individual contributor role About the Corporate Controller’s Organization The Controller’s Organization is responsible for delivering on the foundation of credibility and control of the core financial information leveraged across Finance to communicate with leadership, key business partners and regulators on the enterprise’s actual results, forecast implications and strategic decision-making. This work considers legal entity structures, distribution channel, and product results as well as how these impact our capital optimization and operating liquidity. We are a diverse group of professionals experienced in and responsible for accounting, financial reporting, tax, policy and controls, cash operations, corporate finance data and systems management as well as wealth management finance activities. We are seeking engaging professionals with strong communication skills and deep intellectual curiosity to ensure the timely and efficient reporting of results. We not only perform the required activities. We are looked to as business partners who add value by challenging existing operating practices, strengthening controls and highlighting trends and insights. The Opportunity This Corporate Subsidiaries Controllership Manager is a core member of the team. The position reports to the Director of Corporate Subsidiaries Controllership and resides within the Financial Controllership team, a critical team within the Controller’s Organization which aspires to be best in class financial stewards for MassMutual. This is an opportunity for an individual who thrives in a highly dynamic and agile accounting environment to collaborate across teams focused on solid execution and improving outcomes. We are seeking an accounting professional who wants to join a highly motivated team of professionals focused on proactively driving the development and execution of process improvements, meaningful analysis and improved coordination across the organization. The Team As a member of the Financial Controllership team, the incumbent will be involved in shaping the future of the organization, supporting both the on-going growth and analysis within the Corporate Subsidiaries Controllership team and more broadly across the entire Financial Controllership team. The Impact • Manage priorities effectively and adapt quickly to achieve goals while developing efficiencies and established methods in the process, • Thrive in a complex corporate structure and comfortably switch gears and alter course to adapt to changing circumstances, • Play a key role in leading a collaborative and inclusive culture by working closely with other Controllers teams, such as the financial close and consolidation team and external reporting to ensure the accurate recognition of accounting for various transactions and events related to the corporate subsidiaries, • Apply professional insight to identify and implement accounting improvements that increase the business value and efficiency of the team, • Lead and/ or support increasingly complex projects and continuous improvement activities that may span beyond the scope of the team's responsibilities, • Responsible for leading problem solving to improve quality, close cycle times, increase efficiencies, improve employee engagement and customer satisfaction., • Compile and review financial results and proactively support the external audits of MassMutual’s non-insurance subsidiaries including venture capital, asset management, bank, technology, and holding companies, • Develop and review the financial reporting and accounting implications for non-routine transactions, including partnering with various Corporate Finance groups and assisting in the creation of artifacts for leadership, • Contribute to the completion of accounting models and transaction memos for financial transactions ensuring accuracy and compliance with the appropriate accounting regulations, • Partner with the Capital Management team to ensure capital transactions are properly reflected in subsidiaries’ ledgers, • Develop, document, and assure adherence to an internal controls, policies and procedure that ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, • Support the close improvement efforts, including effectively communicating with managers to identify and assess areas of improvement and supporting the implementation of ongoing close improvements. The Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field, • 6+ years of related work experience with a track record of increasing responsibility, • 6+ years' experience with U.S. GAAP The Ideal Qualifications • CPA, strongly preferred, • Former experience in legal entity controller roles, strongly preferred, • Strong analytical skills: ability to analyze financial data sets and tell the story of the data, • Proven ability to complete high quality work efficiently and increase autonomy over time, • Able to build and maintain strong working relationships across cross-functional groups, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas in and articulate in an organized and persuasive manner to leadership, staff, regulatory bodies, etc., • Able to work well in a dynamic and agile environment while leading the team in execution of various priorities and related deliverables, • Intellectual curiosity to continue learning and adding breadth and depth to understanding, • Experience with S4/ Hana What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team • Regular meetings with the Investment Controllership team, • Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager, • Access to mentorship opportunities, • Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups, • Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms, • Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits #LI-CR37 MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.

• MassMutual

  

  Project Manager

  3 days ago

  BOSTON

  Job Description The Opportunity You'll be an integral part of our esteemed Corporate Technology Team, focused on Finance Technology. Our team operates on a global scale, driving innovation and excellence across diverse areas of expertise. As a Senior Business Systems Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in high impact Corporate Technology Finance Initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and driving impactful outcomes. This is an opportunity to collaborate closely with our Corporate Technology leadership team as well as our CFO stakeholder. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. Together, we're shaping the future of technology within our organization and making a lasting impact on a global scale. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued and your potential unleashed. The Team You'll be an integral part of our esteemed Corporate Technology Team, focused on Finance Technology. Our team operates on a global scale, driving innovation and excellence across diverse areas of expertise. The Impact As a Project Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in high impact Corporate Technology Finance Initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and driving impactful outcomes. This is a high-visibility position, offering the opportunity to collaborate closely with our esteemed Corporate Technology leadership team. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. Together, we're shaping the future of technology within our organization and making a lasting impact on a global scale. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued and your potential unleashed. • Work in partnership with technical roles, such as an engineers, developers, data scientists, etc., • Project leadership focused on engaging others in the delivery and execution of technical solutions and service deliverables, • Assess a project's scope and the team's ability to execute, • Drill-down from the big picture to process details, • Communicate objectives, plans, status, and results clearly, • Influence and persuade senior leadership with recommendations, • Collaborate across diverse teams and organizations, • Strong organizational skills and detail oriented, • Solid grasp of software technologies and stacks The Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree, • 5+ years of project management experience and managing/executing complex projects, • 5+ years of agile product delivery experience, • 3+ years of experience driving and executing technology projects, • 3+ years of experience with Jira, Confluence, Scrum and/or Kanban The Ideal Qualifications • Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or Actuarial Science., • Proven track record of analytical and problem-solving skills., • Project Management Certification (PMP and/or Agile Scrum Master), • A solid understanding of Financial Accounting Systems and knowledge of accounting principles, reporting, and budgeting, • Strong data analysis skills for extracting insights from financial data, • Proficiency in data visualization tools and reporting software is also important., • Experience integrating financial systems with actuarial, policy administration, and claims platforms., • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to influence and motivate teams without direct authority., • Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives. #LI-SC1 MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.

• MassMutual

  

  Strategic Expense Management Business Partner, Enterprise Technology & Experience (ETX)

  3 days ago

  BOSTON

  Strategic Expense Management Business Partner, Enterprise Technology & Experience (ETX) Corporate Finance Organization Full-Time New York, NY, Boston, MA or Springfield, MA The Opportunity We are seeking a highly seasoned professional with specialized skills/knowledge, who is recognized across the organization for their expertise. The successful incumbent has demonstrated potential to take on expanded responsibilities; influences and makes decisions with significant impact on the organization and/or company; influences the development of functional strategy; establishes medium to long term work plans for the function and contributes to the development of financial and resource planning needed to achieve department business objectives. The Strategic Expense Management Business Partner has an established track record of success for driving and accomplishing critical business objectives. The Team In this role, you will join our Strategic Expense Management team supporting our Enterprise Technology & Experience business area (ETX). The Strategic Expense Management team is a collaborative team whose members demonstrate accountability, agility, a dedication to be inclusive, strong business acumen, and show courage, even in the most difficult situations. Effective communication skills are key to successful relationship-building and the ability to articulate the reasoning and bases for recommendations and conclusions are imperative. Our team demonstrates an inquisitive approach, asking probing questions to identify issues with specificity. The Impact As a Strategic Expense Management Business Partner, your work will impact strategic decisions made by your business partners; enabling better strategic decisions utilizing the financial data and tools. You will accomplish that through the responsibilities listed below: Financial Planning & Forecasting: • Lead the development of annual budgets, long-term financial plans, and periodic forecasts., • Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to guide business decisions and develop business cases. Business & Performance Analysis: • Analyze financial and operational performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities., • Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive business efficiency., • Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior leadership. Strategic Decision Support: • Partner with business partners to provide financial insights that support growth and profitability., • Evaluate investment opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and strategic projects., • Participate in financial due diligence for M&A and other strategic initiatives. Process Improvement & Financial Systems: • Enhance financial reporting processes and drive automation initiatives., • Implement best practices for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Leadership & Stakeholder Management: • Lead and mentor a financial analyst., • Collaborate with Finance colleagues and Business partners., • Present financial insights and recommendations to Strategic Expense Management Head of ETX & GBS. The Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field, • 5+ years in FP&A, Technology Finance, or related roles, with at least 3+ years in a position supporting senior leadership The Ideal Qualifications • MBA or CPA preferred, • Strong Technology Finance background highly preferred, • Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis., • Strong proficiency in Excel, financial planning software (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Insights), and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)., • Knowledge of business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, MicroStrategy) is a plus., • Knowledge of Apptio Technology Business Management tool is a plus., • Strong analytical and strategic thinking., • Excellent communication and presentation skills. MBA or CPA preferred, • Ability to influence and partner with senior leadership. What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team • Regular meetings with the Strategic Expense Management team, • Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager, • Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups, • Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms, • Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits #LI-DM2 MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.

• MassMutual

  

  Business Analyst Enterprise Automation

  3 days ago

  BOSTON

  Business Analyst, Enterprise Automation, Enterprise Technology & Experience Full-Time Hybrid, Springfield or Boston The Opportunity Enterprise Automation Business Analyst will work closely with business teams to review their processes end-to-end, identify opportunities for building automation using RPA (Robotics Process Automation) software, and suggest process improvements to make automation viable. Additionally, the Business Analyst will lead the RPA team in feasibility analysis, prepare detailed process analysis and automation requirement documentation, and work directly with developers and testers to solution new automation implementations. The Business Analyst will maintain an ongoing relationship with business partners and technology partners. The Team Enterprise Automation is revolutionizing MassMutual Business Operations by empowering employees and partners with automation capabilities to drive process efficiency, elevate productivity, deliver exceptional customer experience, and accelerate digital transformation. Enterprise Automation team builds software automation solutions utilizing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology, across all Lines of Business at MassMutual. Enterprise Automation team consists of developers, business analysts and testers focused on delivering software automations through waterfall and agile methodologies. To broaden its impact, the team has expanded its focus to deliver business driven AI capabilities, that combine internal/external data, Intelligent Document Processing to produce tangible value for the broader organization. This includes working with artificial intelligence/machine learning, computer vision, NLP, OCR/IDP, Agentic AI and algorithmic based actions. The Impact: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process analysis and improvement for application or RPA design, as well as excellent communication skills. A successful candidate will be collaborative, highly analytical and detailed, passionate for process automation and problem-solving, and an excellent communicator. The Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, • 5+ years of related experience in Business Analysis, preferably within the technology or financial services industry, • 2+ years of experience in process analysis / continuous improvement, preferably within financial services industry The Ideal Qualifications • Proven experience in process analysis, process improvement, and RPA implementation, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Effective relationship building skills, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, • Comfortable with ambiguity and unexpected challenges in an environment in its’ early stages of continuous improvement, • Affinity for a high-performance, project-oriented work environment; ability to pivot to critical path tasks as necessary, • Experience with RPA tools like UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Blue Prism is highly desirable, • Proficiency in process documentation tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, or similar, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), • Experience with Intelligent Document processing, OCR/IDP, NLP, Agentic AI or other Artificial Intelligence automation capabilities is highly desirable, • Team oriented individual and self-starter who excels at learning new processes and business functions, • Enthusiasm to work with a global team #LI-SC1 MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.

• Staples, Inc.

  

  Transportation Manager

  2 days ago

  BOSTON

  1st Shift - 4:00am-12:30pm/Sunday & 7:00am-3:30pm/Monday-Thursday Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together. Our supply chain team is dedicated to meeting our customers’ needs both now and in the future. By pairing innovative technology with dynamic employees, we create smarter, more efficient ways to meet our customers’ needs faster. Our network of distribution, fulfillment, fleet, furniture installation and professional teams work together in fun and safe environments to deliver state-of-the-art products, services, and expertise to our customers. What you’ll be doing: The Delivery Operations Supervisor will lead the team in ensuring the timely and complete delivery of all orders. In this role, you’ll be responsible for preparing and planning strategies to meet the operation’s daily, weekly, and monthly goals. You will work closely with senior management in the pursuit of operational excellence and the facility's all-around success including achieving performance goals related to productivity, accuracy, and budget. You will make recommendations and improvements to department processes and procedures, participate in the hiring, training and coaching of associates and use operational reports to evaluate department performance and ensure expectations are met. Safety is our utmost priority so, in this role, we will look to you to ensure safe work practices and embrace and foster our safety culture. In your role as a leader, you will be essential to the success of Staples Supply Chain as we deliver to our customers. What you bring to the table: • Ability to accurately calculate and plan and adjust headcount required to meet objectives., • Ability to foster communication and teamwork among staff and to collaborate with all members of your team, at all levels to ensure successful customer outcomes., • Understanding of and working knowledge of transportation systems and processes, productivity standards, and technology., • Functional knowledge of coaching drivers through check rides., • Ability to adopt our safety procedures quickly and ensure safe work practices., • Inclusive nature that seeks common ground, listens to others and advocates for the best solutions for the customer and for employees., • Commitment to lead by example and to a growth mindset as a leader, customer advocate and contributor., • Ability to demonstrate analytical thinking and problem-solving ability., • High school diploma or GED, • 3+ years of transportation experience, • Must have a valid drivers’ license with a driving record indicating a safe driving history acceptable to the company and at all times remain eligible to drive a commercial motor vehicle under applicable laws and regulations, • Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen to the extent legally permissible, • Must obtain a 6-month DOT medical card specific to the role, • An ability to lift, lower, push, pull or carry product up to a maximum of 70 pounds by hand, • Competitive Pay: $54,500-$75,000/Annually BOE, • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups, • Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays), • Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more! #htf #stapleswarehousehiring #LI-DNI The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. At Staples, “inclusion” is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers’ expectations – through the power of the people behind our iconic brand. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

• MassMutual

  

  Director of Life Products Financial Reporting

  3 days ago

  BOSTON

  Director of Life Products Financial Reporting Full-Time Boston, MA or Springfield, MA The Opportunity The Director of Life Products Financial Reporting will lead the team responsible for the actuarial valuation and financial reporting for all of MassMutual’s life products, reporting to the Head of Life Products Valuation & Projections. This leadership role within the Valuation department will drive the delivery of accurate and timely financial information and analysis that is actionable and forward-thinking. This leader will be a trusted partner to various internal and external stakeholders and manage a team of actuarial and quantitative professionals. The role requires valuation knowledge and expertise in both traditional and non-traditional life products including participating whole life, term life, and other life insurance products. This leader will exhibit strong leadership and communication skills in all aspects of this role ranging from presenting to management, interacting with internal and external stakeholders, to managing own team. This leader will demonstrate the ability to efficient processes, and robust valuation analysis capabilities to effectively deliver timely and insightful results. In addition, this individual will be proactive in developing team vision & strategy, driving continuous improvement of our valuation capabilities, and executing on projects effectively. This leader will play a key role in actively managing team performance and developing talents within the Valuation department at MassMutual. The Impact Leadership, Culture and Engagement: Consistently drive continuous improvement mindset and foster inclusive and engaging team culture • Exhibits passion, curiosity and pursue learning opportunities. Takes ownership of professional development of self and team., • Drive collaborative solutions and results by seeking and valuing diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and driving execution., • Maximize team effectiveness by driving a compelling vision & strategy, managing priorities effectively and adapting quickly to achieve goals., • Earn confidence and trust by demonstrating ownership, commitment, and follow-through in achieving results., • Give employees opportunities to learn and grow; and help them identify the right developmental actions to help them improve., • Create an environment where the team is inspired, engaged and motivated to deliver quality work and continuously improve capabilities. Reporting and Analysis: Produce quality and timely valuation results and provide business insights • Oversee monthly/quarterly analysis and reporting of US Stat and GAAP reserves, other actuarial items., • Ensure effective application of valuation governance framework for monthly/quarterly responsibilities, including process efficiency, control effectiveness, new product implementation, , etc., • Ensure accurate and timely delivery of annual actuarial exhibit filings, as well as ad-hoc regulatory inquiries on valuation matters., • Lead quantitative analysts to continue the transformation of data management and valuation processes, perform data production work, as well as completing financial exhibits and industry/rating agency surveys., • Drive thought process and implement reserve movement and attribution analytics, delivering business insights to management and stakeholders. Trusted Business Partner: Collaborate effectively and provide solutions for business partners • Prepare and effectively communicate financial information to various customers (e.g. Corp Finance, ERM, Investment Management, Tax, Audit, etc.), demonstrating strong understanding of the drivers of the results., • Understand and proactively manage valuation implications to pricing/repricing, reinsurance, and capital initiatives., • Partner on new business initiatives and ensure appropriate implementation into valuation processes., • Provide valuation requirements to internal and external technology partners, • Contribute to review of Life valuation assumptions and actively participate in experience studies/assumption governance framework. Valuation Methodology, Data and Models Management: Interpret, develop and implement valuation methodologies, ensure appropriate usage of valuation input and output data, as well as valuation model management • Perform or lead others through analysis and implementation of valuation issues, providing financial impact analysis and recommendations for action., • Perform or lead others to monitor/influence/implement relevant emerging valuation regulation, determine appropriate actions, inform and influence others, participating on industry committees as relevant., • Work directly with various audit stakeholders to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and model governance standards, • Lead team on development, analysis and enhancement of valuation data through partnering effectively with the Enterprise data team., • Lead team on development, analysis and enhancement of valuation models through partnering effectively with the modeling team. The Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree or higher, • Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, • 5+ years’ actuarial experience in valuation and reporting, and/or in life pricing, assumptions development, risk management, • 3+ years’ exposure to valuation regulations and financial statements under US Statutory and GAAP reporting The Ideal Qualifications • Member of the American Academy of Actuaries, and “Compliant” with regards to SOA CPD Attestation Status, • Experience in management of small teams, • Continuous improvement mindset, • Strong working knowledge of valuation techniques, • Strong working knowledge of US insurance products and pricing, • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, • Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across cross-functional groups, • We are seeking someone with strong technical and leadership skills with proven experience of overseeing valuation processes and communicating results, • Experiences with leading teams through change management, driving continuous improvement and developing talents, • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across cross-functional groups and to proactively resolve issues, • Strong knowledge of individual participating life products valuation techniques, regulations and methodologies, including Principles Based Reserves and GAAP LDTI, • Experience with US Cash Flow Testing/similar actuarial projection exercises, and meets the qualification standards of actuaries issuing actuarial statement of opinions What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team • Regular meetings with the team, • Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager, • Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups, • Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms, • Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits #LI-ST1 MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.