The Opportunity

As an Investment Product Consultant you will play a pivotal role in supporting advisors by providing in-depth product education and analytical expertise related to a range of third-party investment products including but not limited to mutual funds, ETFs, UITs, 529s, closed-end funds, stocks, and bonds. In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you will help advisors enhance their client portfolios with innovative investment solutions while working alongside a collaborative, forward-thinking team. You will be updating systems for product offerings and working with internal teams to grow our product shelf. This is an opportunity to be part of a growing business with new products and processes constantly coming to the marketplace.

The Team

The Investment Product team’s mission is to empower advisor practices, agencies, and MassMutual to excel in the investment advisory and brokerage space by offering open architecture solutions and expertise. We are dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals to grow and transition their wealth through informed investing.

The Impact:

As an Investment Product Consultant, you will support the Investment Product team with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including fund sponsors, the internal new business team/operations, the platform team, the WMIT team and financial advisors on a comprehensive range of offerings. You will assist in monitoring and answering the Product team mailbox as well.

Key responsibilities include:

• Accountable for being subject matter expert on certain security types and assisting advisors with education and ad hoc implementation questions

• Respond to compensation questions from the Field related to product additions or restrictions

• Spreadsheet monitoring in DTCC regarding cusip type. Understand and effectively communicate MMLIS’ investment capabilities pertaining to both brokerage and advisory

• Actively monitor the mutual fund share classes on platform and assist in any share class conversion projects

• Partners with internal Business Development teams to develop training courses and educate the field on available offerings

• Monitor the add logs, close logs, merger logs of mutual funds, Vas, VLs, CITs, Alts

• Assist in maintenance and responding to Products Operations In-box

• Monitor Null report – for anything that hits the product UI in BRAC

• Leverage technology to drive process efficiencies and improve team workflows

• Complete all Investment Product billing and reporting requirements

• Assist in maintaining policies and procedures and internal communications.

• Support senior team members projects and initiatives; collaborate with operations, legal, compliance, and other internal teams to roll out new products

• Occasional travel may be required

The Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Series 7 at time of application or must obtain within 180 days

• 2+ years of experience with investments in the financial services industry and/or within financial institutions (banks, credit unions, wires, broker dealers

• 3+ years of proven experience working with Microsoft Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint)

The Ideal Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, UITs, etc. as well as industry regulations

• Analytical mindset

• Experience working with investment-oriented databases

• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong desire to solve unique problems.

• Proven client service skills with stakeholders and clients.

• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Strategic mindset with the capability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative environment.

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

• Regular meetings with the Product and Investments team.

• Focused on one-on-one meetings with your manager.

• Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, 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.

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Salary Range:

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.

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 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.

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.