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Information Risk Consultant - Privacy, Data and AI Governance
Boston, Massachusetts; Springfield, Massachusetts
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Overview
A career with us means you’ll work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals. Our employees are at the foundation of what enables MassMutual to deliver on our purpose to help people secure their futures and protect the ones they love.
We embrace the idea that we all are stronger and better through our support for one another. We strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and are celebrated for who they are.


“Since our founding in 1851, mutuality has put our policyowners at the center of everything we do. At our core, we’re a company of people helping people in their time of need, and that spirit extends to the culture we’ve built at our company. Our employees support and rely on each other each day, collaborating to deliver the best solutions for our customers and help millions more secure their future and protect the ones they love.”
Job Description
The Opportunity
As an Information Risk Consultant within the Privacy, Data, and AI Governance team you will help MassMutual to define and implement an enterprise-wide programtomature our Governance capabilities for Data Risks. You will partner closely with technical and non-technical teams across the organization to understand their different needs, propose solutions, and work on their implementation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence the tools, data and processes that are required to maintain a sound Governance model for Data and AI.The ideal candidate will be able to identify key areas of improvement andwork collaboratively within Enterprise Technology andBusiness Units to enhance key Data and AI capabilities, such as inventory, cataloguing, and data quality.
The Team
This position is part of the Data and AI Governance Capabilities team, who supports MassMutual’s abilityto responsibly and ethically achieve its business objectives using data and AI. This department is in a unique position to act as a bridge between technical teams and Business Units for data and AI, in a rapidly changing environment.
The Impact:
- Managesindependently the process to identify new requirements or current gaps for Data and AI Governance tools
- Proactively builds relationship with Business Units at MassMutual, understanding their maturity level and pain points related to Data and AI Governance
- Works in a collaborative way with Enterprise Architecture, Development teams, and Governance and Risk departments to define and implement Data and AI Governance solutions
- Interacts with vendors, ensuring quality of the service, and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Supports other teams executing operational activities for Data and AI Governance, by providing solutions that help improve their processes and the data they are managing
- Leads parts of the non-technical aspects of theimplementation of tools necessary to support Data and AI Governance control objectives, acting as Product Owner for specific capabilities within the toolset
- Innovation: continuously look within and beyond the job, anticipating business needs and opportunities
The Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Computer Science, Data Science, Data Management, Analytics, or similar majors related degree
- 8+ years of experience on Data Governance, Information Governance, or Data Management programs, preferably within financial services or other regulated industry
- 8+ years of experience working on strategic, cross-functional, enterprise-wide initiatives, with a high degree of change management
- 5+ years of experience creating materials for executive level audience
The Ideal Qualifications
- Knowledge of widely accepted data governance frameworks
- Relevant professional certifications from institutions such as DAMA, ARMA or ISACA
- Ability to work independently on highly visible and strategic initiatives
- Expertise with Data Governance platforms such as Alation, Collibra, Informatica or InfoSphere.
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MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.
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Salary Range: $131,100.00-$172,000.00
Hiring Process
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If you accept the offer, we will be so excited to welcome you to the MassMutual community!
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By the numbers*
- 88% of employee respondents say they are proud to work at MassMutual
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% of employee respondents say they feel encouraged to bring forth new ideas - 86% of employee respondents say MassMutual cares about and supports the well-being of their employees
*Source: 2024 MassMutual employee engagement survey

Award-Winning Culture
MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company operated for the benefit of our members and participating policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to provide financial well-being for all Americans. 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.
We strive to build a thriving community where everyone is valued, included, and feels that they belong.
At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.

How We Work
MassMutual’s flexible workplace approach combines the importance of connecting in person and the flexibility of working remotely. Our hybrid model puts collaboration first with employees coming in at least three days per week to our spectacular campus settings and also enjoying the flexibility of remote Fridays, company-wide remote weeks, and a bank of flexible remote weeks to use throughout the year.
Benefits for the whole you (and your loved ones)
There’s more to your life than your job and there’s more to your aspirations than a paycheck. We take a holistic view of compensation and benefits that provides the flexibility to create a healthy balance in your life for work, family, and community. We offer the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, 401(k), and generous vacation time, but we also offer ones you might not expect, like three paid days for volunteering, a $1,250 annual Well-Being Wallet, and up to 320 hours of caregiver leave.
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