Job Information
MassMutual Head of Institutional Product and Actuarial, Institutional Solutions in Boston, Massachusetts
The Opportunity
This position leads the product and actuarial functions across the Institutional Solutions markets, setting strategy for ensuring market competitive solutions within profit and risk parameters, along with advanced analysis and actionable insights that drive strategic business delivery. The role is highly-visible within the company and represents a key component of the Institutional Solutions business channel.
The Impact:
Lead product development and product management capabilities and results across the Institutional Solutions markets, including Pension Risk Transfer, Funding Agreements, Institutional Insurance, and Stable Value Investments
Deliver actuarial, financial, risk management and analytics functionality across the institutional markets and for the overall business
Lead product changes and new product offerings including pricing, contracts, filing, risk assessment, and approvals from corporate functions
Deliver pricing capabilities, rate setting functionality and applicable underwriting for the institutional markets
Perform and participate in experience studies and determination of pricing assumptions
Liaison with Investment Management, Enterprise Risk and Barings on GIA management and invested asset needs
Influence growth across Institutional product lines by identifying and implementing opportunities for risk-controlled growth
Utilize competitive intelligence to enhance profitability, packaging and positioning
Conduct analytics, reporting and communication in support of the role responsibilities
Comprehensive analysis of relevant risks, capital considerations and business profitability
Monitor capital markets and competitive positioning within markets
Collaborate and influence with legal, corporate, reinsurance, accounting, treasury, and other enterprise partners to successfully execute transactions and enable institutional business strategy
Evaluate and execute on risk and capacity management options (in partnership with business leaders and corporate functions) that promote long-term growth and risk management
Drive deep financial and actuarial analysis that leads to actionable insights that further strengthen the profitability and risk profile of Institutional Solutions for both new business and in-force
Liaison to Corporate Risk Management, Finance, Actuarial and Valuation functions for the institutional products
Represent Institutional Solutions in actuarial and financial enterprise initiatives
Lead, motivate and develop a team of diverse and inclusive actuarial talent to achieve business objectives, develop succession pipelines and create a highly effective and inclusive team culture
Qualifications
An accomplished professional with a proven track record of strategic and tactical leadership in driving superior business results
12+ years in institutional financial services, with direct leadership experience in actuarial disciplines including pricing and product
Demonstrates initiative and sense of urgency; takes ownership and is results-orientated
Ability to effectively manage and deliver on multiple concurrent deliverables
Comfortable dealing with both complexity and ambiguity, with ability to explore multiple solutions
Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
High degree of financial acumen (actuarial, finance and economics)
Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) required
Knowledgeable in relevant products and services, investments, laws and regulations, industry standards and the competitive environment
Disciplined approach to strategic initiatives, business projects and day-to-day activities
Experience leading business and strategic initiatives in a highly matrixed, collaborative organization
Proven ability to develop, lead and manage a diverse team of professionals, both within own team and across organizational boundaries
Ability to analyze and comprehend complex information, as well as convey complex materials to senior executives
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)
Advanced business degree and/or professional qualifications
MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.
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