MassMutual
Overview
Investment Analyst
role at
MassMutual
The Opportunity As an Investment Analyst, the ideal candidate will draw on their knowledge of financial models and investment instruments to develop solutions for a fast-paced market-driven environment. A background in fixed income and derivatives will help you in working closely with portfolio managers, quantitative strategists and subject matter experts to produce, improve and develop reporting and analytic capabilities in Investment Management. This role requires Python, SQL and VBA programming ability. You will work in a fast-paced, innovative and collaborative environment to support MassMutual’s annuity hedging (VA, FIA and Ascend) and asset-liability management (ALM) teams.
The Team This position will be part of the Quantitative Research and Development (R&D) team within Investment Management. The team has a primary focus and responsibility for researching new ideas and strategies and for developing underlying technologies and analytics across MassMutual’s hedging programs. As part of R&D, you will have numerous opportunities to learn, develop, and apply new skills using the latest technologies within a continuously evolving business and market landscape. Our flat and collaborative environment and inclusive culture will encourage you to contribute ideas and participate in a wide range of initiatives across the department.
Impact
Support of the current VA Hedging program
Develop new functionalities for the VA Hedging and ALM process
Manage daily ALM production for MassMutual’s General Investment Account and VA
Undertake broader special research and development projects as needed
Collaborate with colleagues in other areas of MassMutual for modeling and analytics
Providing technical expertise in the development and implementation of sophisticated asset models
Deliver regular reports to the Portfolio Managers and other stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math or related degree
1+ years of experience with fixed income and derivatives models
1+ years of experience in financial instruments
1+ years of SQL and VBA coding experience
Ideal Qualifications
Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, math or related degree
Python coding background
Proclivity for continuous improvement
Strong quantitative expertise: statistics, mathematics, and computer systems
Strong understanding of asset-liability management in a life insurance company
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
Regular meetings with the Quantitative Credit Analytics 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
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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Finance and Sales
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role at
MassMutual
The Opportunity As an Investment Analyst, the ideal candidate will draw on their knowledge of financial models and investment instruments to develop solutions for a fast-paced market-driven environment. A background in fixed income and derivatives will help you in working closely with portfolio managers, quantitative strategists and subject matter experts to produce, improve and develop reporting and analytic capabilities in Investment Management. This role requires Python, SQL and VBA programming ability. You will work in a fast-paced, innovative and collaborative environment to support MassMutual’s annuity hedging (VA, FIA and Ascend) and asset-liability management (ALM) teams.
The Team This position will be part of the Quantitative Research and Development (R&D) team within Investment Management. The team has a primary focus and responsibility for researching new ideas and strategies and for developing underlying technologies and analytics across MassMutual’s hedging programs. As part of R&D, you will have numerous opportunities to learn, develop, and apply new skills using the latest technologies within a continuously evolving business and market landscape. Our flat and collaborative environment and inclusive culture will encourage you to contribute ideas and participate in a wide range of initiatives across the department.
Impact
Support of the current VA Hedging program
Develop new functionalities for the VA Hedging and ALM process
Manage daily ALM production for MassMutual’s General Investment Account and VA
Undertake broader special research and development projects as needed
Collaborate with colleagues in other areas of MassMutual for modeling and analytics
Providing technical expertise in the development and implementation of sophisticated asset models
Deliver regular reports to the Portfolio Managers and other stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math or related degree
1+ years of experience with fixed income and derivatives models
1+ years of experience in financial instruments
1+ years of SQL and VBA coding experience
Ideal Qualifications
Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, math or related degree
Python coding background
Proclivity for continuous improvement
Strong quantitative expertise: statistics, mathematics, and computer systems
Strong understanding of asset-liability management in a life insurance company
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
Regular meetings with the Quantitative Credit Analytics 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
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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Finance and Sales
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