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MassMutual Ascend

Provides transparent annuities for retirement planning

Institutional Insurance Investment Product Analyst

UnderwritingPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in investment products, financial services, life insurance, institutional insurance, actuarial support, accounting, investment operations, or a related field is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience producing or interpreting quantitative financial, investment, actuarial, risk, or operational reporting is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience using Excel or comparable analytical tools to reconcile data, perform analysis, and communicate findings is required.

Responsibilities

  • Produce and enhance recurring investment, liquidity, stable value, experience-rating, death claim, monthly claim, and in-force reports; validate data and explain results to internal and client-facing stakeholders.
  • Reconcile Institutional Insurance accounts held with custodians and fund administrators using State Street PayHub and other resources, and partner with internal teams and external providers to investigate and resolve balance, cash-flow, trade, and data issues.
  • Coordinate fund subscriptions, transfers, redemptions, and large-trade monitoring; maintain current product forms, reference guides, investment documentation, and related procedures to support accurate and timely execution.
  • Perform trend, variance, and risk analysis across investment and insurance data; support stable value and experience-rated program oversight, enterprise risk inventory assessments, and ad hoc analyses that inform decisions and identify emerging issues.
  • Respond to questions from internal staff, wholesalers, agents, intermediaries, and clients regarding Institutional Insurance funds, reports, and processes; coordinate access to quarterly performance calls and distribute current fund materials.
  • Develop and maintain procedure documentation, strengthen data quality and operational controls, automate or streamline recurring work where practical, and participate in cross-functional initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, compliance, and client experience.
  • Support system enhancements and defect resolution using contract, historical, and legal resources to balance costs and benefits.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting BOLI, COLI, ICOLI, private placement life insurance, separate accounts, insurance-dedicated funds, stable value, or experience-rated insurance products.
  • Knowledge of investment operations, including subscriptions, redemptions, transfers, cash and position reconciliation, fund administration, custody, and investment performance reporting.
  • Experience working with custodians, fund administrators, investment managers, brokers, consultants, or other third-party providers.
  • Proficiency with Excel and experience with Bloomberg, Morningstar, Mercer Analytics, State Street PayHub, data visualization, database, or programming tools; willingness to learn other data analysis tools as they become available.
  • Ability to validate large or complex data sets, identify trends and anomalies, document assumptions, and translate analysis into clear business recommendations.
  • Strong judgment, attention to detail, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage recurring deliverables and competing priorities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain investment and quantitative concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Collaboration, customer focus, accountability, and the ability to influence outcomes across functions without direct authority.
  • Progress toward or completion of relevant investment, insurance, actuarial, or financial services designations.

About the Company

MassMutual Ascend

Provides transparent annuities for retirement planning

MassMutual Ascend provides annuities and related life insurance products through its MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company. Its annuities—made to be transparent and easier to understand—help people plan their financial future with clear expectations. The company issues products directly and offers registered index-linked annuities distributed by MM Ascend Life Investor Services, LLC, an affiliate. What sets MassMutual Ascend apart is its emphasis on clarity, client-focused service, and ongoing improvement beyond the status quo, backed by MassMutual’s claims-paying ability. Its goal is to help customers navigate their financial future with confidence by offering straightforward, reliable retirement and protection solutions through a network of affiliated issuers and distributors.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Cincinnati, OH
Founded
1976

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