Full-Time

Field Service Specialist

Posted on 5/9/2026

MassMutual Ascend

MassMutual Ascend

201-500 employees

Compensation Overview

$48k - $60.5k/yr

+ Bonus + Variable Incentive Compensation

Agawam, MA, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ year of experience in a high‑volume operations, customer service, or administrative role
  • 1+ year of experience handling time‑sensitive work with accuracy in a fast‑paced environment
  • 1+ year of experience working against service levels, turnaround times, or quality standards
  • 1+ year of demonstrated experience prioritizing and managing multiple work items while meeting production expectations
  • Must be able to pass a non-registered fingerprint background check to qualify as a fingerprinted person under FINRA
Responsibilities
  • Execute production‑oriented service work related to book of business maintenance
  • Process address changes, terminations, and reassignments with speed and accuracy
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for incoming service requests from field partners
  • Meet service levels, KPIs, and quality standards
  • Own work from intake through completion, ensuring strong follow‑through
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiency
  • Respond to inbound requests via email, phone, or work queues in accordance with service standards
  • Document requests and actions accurately to support consistent outcomes
  • Apply business knowledge to resolve issues and support continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with peers and partners on operational and cross‑team initiatives
  • Support department initiatives, clean‑up efforts, and deadline‑driven work
  • Participate in training and readiness activities for new tools, products, or processes
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Experience processing detailed transactions or data updates with a high level of accuracy
  • Experience serving as a point of contact for internal or external partners via email, phone, or ticketing systems
  • Experience handling high‑volume transactional or case‑based work
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Sense of urgency with strong follow‑through and accountability
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfort working in production systems and Microsoft Office

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cincinnati, Ohio

Founded

1976

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Accesses MassMutual's investment capabilities and financial backing.
  • Expands distribution via MassMutual's network for cross-selling annuities.
  • Holds A+ ratings from AM Best and S&P for credibility.

What critics are saying

  • New York Life's superior crediting strategies erode broker-dealer share in 6-12 months.
  • Athene's aggressive pricing crushes fixed annuity sales in 3-6 months.
  • MassMutual integration causes 20% agent attrition in 12-24 months.

What makes MassMutual Ascend unique

  • MassMutual Ascend operates as independent subsidiary of MassMutual since May 2021 acquisition.
  • Retains 600+ Cincinnati employees and headquarters for local expertise.
  • Specializes in fixed, fixed-indexed, and RILA annuities for 50,000 retail advisors.

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