The Opportunity

MassMutual Investments delivers innovative investment solutions across the Wealth Management and Variable Products distribution channels - designed to meet the evolving needs of financial advisors and their clients. As we continue to expand our reach and deepen engagement across these channels, the Investment Product Associate will play a pivotal role in supporting a forward-looking, collaborative approach to competitive intelligence and product strategy. We are seeking a highly motivated professional with a passion for innovation and client-centric thinking to help build differentiated investment solutions that respond to the dynamic landscape of the investment industry.

The Team

MassMutual Investments manages approximately $25 billion across more than 50 mutual funds, offering a broad range of fixed income, equity, and multi-asset class solutions. Our investment strategies are delivered through a diversified subadvised line-up, supported by partnerships with some of the world’s leading asset managers.

The Impact:

The Investment Product Associate will support the Head of Product Management in providing competitive research, product positioning, and business case development for new offerings and enhancements to the existing lineup — with focus on the wealth management and variable funds marketplace — ensuring the strategies remain differentiated, market-relevant, and aligned with evolving client needs. This role demands investment industry expertise, with a strong focus on market trends, competitor analysis, and client-centric innovation.

Specific responsibilities of this role include:

• Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to support cross-channel product initiatives.

• Leverage third-party data platforms such as Morningstar to identify trends, benchmark performance, and uncover opportunities.

• Translate research findings into actionable insights that inform product strategy, positioning, and development.

• Support the Product Management team in collaboration with distribution, investments, legal, and marketing teams to align product innovation with market dynamics and business growth objectives.

• Support strategic planning by delivering market intelligence, including market sizing and growth projections, competitive landscape analysis, and detailed pricing and product comparisons to guide data-driven decision-making.

• Effectively disseminate key competitive intelligence across the organization, ensuring timely delivery and relevance to targeted internal audiences.

• Develop comprehensive business cases and financial models to support the evaluation and launch of new investment products.

The Minimum Qualifications

The Ideal Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leveraging Morningstar Direct to conduct competitor analysis.

• Financial modeling experience.

• Experience in Fixed Income products with Wealth Management focus.

• Technical experience with prospectus and financial statements.

• Proven ability to succeed in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.

• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.

• Strong entrepreneurial spirit and courage to drive change.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to innovate, think big and develop creative solutions to problems.

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

• Regular meetings with the Product Management 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

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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.