MassMutual
The Opportunity
The Head of Wealth Technology will be responsible for a broad and critical technology portfolio that enables the wealth management business at MassMutual. As part of the Distribution, Sales & Wealth Technology leadership team you will partner with your peers to deliver exceptional technology solutions for MassMutual. This individual will leverage their process-driven, analytical, technical, and financial management skills to create and maintain solutions, which include defining, designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining solutions, in a rapid, iterative project delivery environment.
You will lead a team in partnering with business counterparts to understand their needs and drive forward innovative, scalable, and robust solutions.
Opportunity Highlights
Develop a holistic reporting and analytics capability that enables leaders throughout the company to make data-driven decisions regarding the wealth business
Establish a robust architecture and associated delivery roadmap for the wealth technology ecosystem
Work with new and existing partners to deliver a best-in-class wealth platform
Develop digital solutions that drive forward our enterprise digital transformation
Foster an inclusive culture that values engineering excellence and innovation
The Team The Wealth Technology team consists of developers, architects, engineers, analysts, BI Developers, and project managers focused on delivering software solutions through waterfall and agile methodologies.
The Impact
Partner with business leaders in the establishment and growth of programs enabling business growth, cost optimization, and/or resolution of business problems using appropriate technology solutions
Become and remain well versed in wealth management process related challenges across the organization
Participate as a member of the management team that develops strategies for the larger organization
Collaborate with product owners, business leadership, architects, developers, and vendors to ensure program strategy and execution align with business needs
Support customer engagement, financial management, sustainable business growth, profitability, compliance, and operational efficiencies through effective application of solutions
Technical Alignment
Work with the Enterprise Architecture team to ensure appropriate patterns are implemented
Ensure all solutions are secure and aligned to all security and compliance requirements
People & Program Management
Select, manage, develop, coach, and motivate staff members
Contribute to the development of financial and resource planning needed to achieve department business objectives
Raise risks and issues and serve as primary point of escalation
Remove barriers to enable the team to complete objectives, drive and influence decisions
Effectively collaborate and create alignment across technology and business teams to deliver complex technical solutions
General Leadership
Operate independently on multiple program tasks of varied complexity
Support and drive change management of existing processes
Stay abreast of emerging trends in technology and the external environment
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, Computer Science or related field
Series 99 licensed or the ability to become so
10+ years of related experience with at least 5+ years of IT leadership, business unit, or other leadership experience and may have significantly more
5+ years experience in wealth management
Proven ability to translate business strategy into cohesive technology strategy and corresponding delivery roadmaps
Proven ability to successfully manage large vendor relationships
Deep technical knowledge in application development
Cloud and modern/emerging technology product experience (AI, AWS, CRM, data analytics, robotics and automation)
Identifiable track record of leading/driving key initiatives working with cross functional teams to successfully implement critical business projects, problem solutions, and continuous improvement efforts
Ideal Qualifications
Comfortable working in ambiguity, capable of establishing and growing functions and teams from the ground up
Proficient with project management tools and techniques, such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Scrum and Kanban
Compensation $225,600-$314,800 base salary range.
In addition to base salary, incentive pay is a significant portion of total compensation for this role, including competitive annual bonuses and long-term awards.
At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair equitable pay, by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees.
Why Join Us We’ve been around since 1851. During our history, we’ve learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.
We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
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.
At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component. For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance.
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You will lead a team in partnering with business counterparts to understand their needs and drive forward innovative, scalable, and robust solutions.
Opportunity Highlights
Develop a holistic reporting and analytics capability that enables leaders throughout the company to make data-driven decisions regarding the wealth business
Establish a robust architecture and associated delivery roadmap for the wealth technology ecosystem
Work with new and existing partners to deliver a best-in-class wealth platform
Develop digital solutions that drive forward our enterprise digital transformation
Foster an inclusive culture that values engineering excellence and innovation
The Team The Wealth Technology team consists of developers, architects, engineers, analysts, BI Developers, and project managers focused on delivering software solutions through waterfall and agile methodologies.
The Impact
Partner with business leaders in the establishment and growth of programs enabling business growth, cost optimization, and/or resolution of business problems using appropriate technology solutions
Become and remain well versed in wealth management process related challenges across the organization
Participate as a member of the management team that develops strategies for the larger organization
Collaborate with product owners, business leadership, architects, developers, and vendors to ensure program strategy and execution align with business needs
Support customer engagement, financial management, sustainable business growth, profitability, compliance, and operational efficiencies through effective application of solutions
Technical Alignment
Work with the Enterprise Architecture team to ensure appropriate patterns are implemented
Ensure all solutions are secure and aligned to all security and compliance requirements
People & Program Management
Select, manage, develop, coach, and motivate staff members
Contribute to the development of financial and resource planning needed to achieve department business objectives
Raise risks and issues and serve as primary point of escalation
Remove barriers to enable the team to complete objectives, drive and influence decisions
Effectively collaborate and create alignment across technology and business teams to deliver complex technical solutions
General Leadership
Operate independently on multiple program tasks of varied complexity
Support and drive change management of existing processes
Stay abreast of emerging trends in technology and the external environment
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, Computer Science or related field
Series 99 licensed or the ability to become so
10+ years of related experience with at least 5+ years of IT leadership, business unit, or other leadership experience and may have significantly more
5+ years experience in wealth management
Proven ability to translate business strategy into cohesive technology strategy and corresponding delivery roadmaps
Proven ability to successfully manage large vendor relationships
Deep technical knowledge in application development
Cloud and modern/emerging technology product experience (AI, AWS, CRM, data analytics, robotics and automation)
Identifiable track record of leading/driving key initiatives working with cross functional teams to successfully implement critical business projects, problem solutions, and continuous improvement efforts
Ideal Qualifications
Comfortable working in ambiguity, capable of establishing and growing functions and teams from the ground up
Proficient with project management tools and techniques, such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Scrum and Kanban
Compensation $225,600-$314,800 base salary range.
In addition to base salary, incentive pay is a significant portion of total compensation for this role, including competitive annual bonuses and long-term awards.
At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair equitable pay, by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees.
Why Join Us We’ve been around since 1851. During our history, we’ve learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.
We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
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.
At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component. For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance.
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