Alternative Investment Analyst

Alternative Investments Team

Full-Time

Boston, MA

The Opportunity

This Alternative Investment Analyst will be primarily responsible for the on-going monitoring of MassMutual Investment Management’s alternative investment portfolio, covering various asset classes including: private equity, real estate, opportunistic credit, commercial mortgage loan and renewable energy. There is additional opportunity for the Analyst to evaluate and diligence prospective investments alongside senior members of the team. The Alternative Investment team sits within MassMutual Investment Management and invests globally through funds and separate accounts.

The Team

The team is small, close-knit, and highly collaborative. This role will be a critical full-time member of the team. Team members are motivated by a shared goal to source attractive investment opportunities for MassMutual’s General Investment Account. The Alternative Investment Analyst will support the alternative investment program, working closely with portfolio managers, external asset managers, and other team members across the Investment Management group.

The Impact:

• Evaluate and manage existing reporting and monitoring procedures and systems and propose improvements
• Lead fund performance and commitment data reporting on a quarterly basis, working closely with various teams to improve the process and solve issues
• Reconcile and monitor reported quantitative fund performance with the historical analyst’s understanding of the status and performance of said fund and capturing this reconciled understanding as a quarterly performance grade.
• Track and analyze fund consent forms, voting proxies, and ongoing fund or manager changes
• Maintain and organize a file repository for all fund investments reports
• Serve as the primary deal analyst for certain legacy limited partnership investments
• Design and build quantitative models at the request of portfolio managers in support of underwriting new investments
• Provide regular and adhoc reports and data requests for both internal and external IM stakeholders

The Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of of investment experience
• 3+ years of experience with reporting and analysis using Microsoft Office (Excel and Power Point)

The Ideal Qualifications

• Have a working understanding of various asset classes across the alternative investment landscape
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skill set
• Experience in accounting and information systems
• CFA charter holder, or a current candidate in the CFA program
• Strong understanding operational, accounting, and legal aspects of investments
• Demonstrated success partnering with portfolio managers / senior managers

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

• Regular meetings with the Alternatives Investments team
• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
• Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQA+, 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.

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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.