The Team

Our team bridges internal business units and external strategic partners to advance technology and business capabilities that shape the annuity new business experience. We oversee a diverse portfolio that includes strategic initiatives, tactical enhancements, continuous improvement efforts, and production support.

We value team members who bring curiosity, collaboration, and an advisor- and customer-first mindset. We embrace diverse perspectives, foster mutual respect, and believe in having fun while delivering exceptional outcomes.

The Opportunity

As an Business Consultant, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where strategic thinking meets operational execution. You’ll partner closely with key third-party administrators and Home Office stakeholders to proactively address critical business disruptions, drive process improvements, and elevate the overall experience for both customers and advisors.

The Impact

In this role, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring the integrity and success of annuity-related technologies and processes. Primary responsibilities include:

• Third-Party Incident Management: Lead the identification, assessment, and resolution of disruptions involving external partners to minimize impact.

• Test Strategy & Execution: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans across strategic and tactical initiatives.

• Regression Testing & Change Management: Safeguard system stability through iterative development cycles.

• Business Acceptance Testing: Validate business requirements and ensure stakeholder alignment prior to deployment.

• Product Owner Support: Assist with the Fixed Annuity Order Entry Platform, contributing to platform enhancements and readiness.

• Issue Escalation & Communication: Identify and communicate critical production issues and defects to appropriate stakeholders.

• Change Management Leadership: Design and implement readiness plans, procedures, and communications to support business transitions and resolutions.

• Mentorship: Guide and support other Business Consultants in test strategy development and business analysis.

• Requirements Analysis: Translate business and user needs into clear, actionable system requirements.

• Execution Accountability: Ensure timely and accurate delivery of assigned efforts.

• Barrier Removal: Proactively identify and eliminate obstacles to successful execution.

The Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience translating user feedback into actionable business requirements and prioritization framework

• 3+ years of experience building and maintaining relationships with cross-functional stakeholder groups to drive alignment and results

• 3+ years of experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities independently in a dynamic environment

• 2+ years of experience applying strategic thinking to ensure cross-disciplinary alignment

• 2+ years of experience assessing process and project impacts with an agile mindset and balancing short-term execution with long-term strategy

The Ideal Qualifications

• Subject matter knowledge of annuities

• Robust data analysis and testing experience

• Project readiness and communication experience

• Experience and knowledge of project management and testing disciplines

• Ability to independently multi-task and manage competing projects and priorities

• Strong attention to detail while maintaining big picture view to ensure alignment across disciplines and stakeholder groups

• Ability to think strategically as well as near term, to assess process and project impacts, with an agile mindset

• Ability to work in a fast paced, evolving culture requiring adaptability and flexibility in work efforts and behaviors

What to Expect as part of MassMutual and the Team

• Regular meetings and working sessions with technology, business and vendor partners

• Strong business partnership and collaboration with our vendor partners

• Focused 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. 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.