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Solution Architect - Investment Management Tech
Boston, Massachusetts; Springfield, Massachusetts; New York, New York
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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
Join our dynamic team as an experienced Solution Architect on our Corporate Technology Investment Management Technology Team, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving the execution of our technology strategy. As a key member of the team, you will lead the design and implementation of advanced technology solutions within our IM Technology domain, with a deep specialization in Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Credit & Market Risk functions. This role is critical in shaping the digital Investment Management landscape, driving data-driven decision-making, enabling financial forecasting, and integrating quantitative models. You will work closely with executive leadership, stakeholders, and project teams to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of key programs. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we invite you to be part of our journey towards excellence.
The Team
You'll be an integral part of our esteemed Corporate Technology Team, focused on Investment Management portfolio operating on a global scale, driving innovation and excellence across diverse areas of expertise. As a Solution Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in high impact Corporate Technology Investment Management initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and driving impactful outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with our Corporate Technology leadership team and our stakeholders. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. Together, we're shaping the future of technology within our organization and making a lasting impact on a global scale. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued and your potential unleashed.
The Impact:
- Architecture Design: Lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions tailored to Investment Mgmt and Quantitative Analysis needs, ensuring alignment with business goals and enterprise standards.
- Strategic Planning: Partner with Investment Mgmt leaders to translate business objectives into technology capabilities and long-term architectural roadmaps.
- Platform Expertise: Provide architectural oversight and technical leadership for IM tools e.g., Eagle, Calypso, Murex and other risk analysis systems.
- Integration Leadership: Define integration strategies for connecting Inv Mgmt systems, BI tools, and Risk platforms.
- Data Architecture: Collaborate with data teams to ensure robust data models, governance, lineage, and availability for Investment data & play a crucial part in building IBOR & ABOR solution.
- Risk & Compliance: Ensure all solutions meet regulatory and internal audit requirements.
- Innovation & Best Practices: Stay ahead of emerging trends in Investment mgmt , machine learning in quantitative analysis, and cloud-native investment platforms.
- Mentoring & Leadership: Guide and mentor junior architects, solution designers, and developers; lead cross-functional technical working groups.
The Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field
- 8+ years of experience in Technology roles
- 5+ years of experience in Solution architecture
- 1+ years of experience with Investment Management functions using at least one of the following:
- IM Platforms: Eagle, Aladdin, Calypso, Murex or similar
- Data & Integration: SQL, Python, APIs, ETL tools, Azure/AWS/GCP or similar
- BI/Reporting: Power BI, Tableau, or similar
The Ideal Qualifications
- Masters degree
- Understanding of various programming languages and frameworks to design and implement solutions
- Experience in creating financial models to forecast and analyze performance
- Cloud Computing: Knowledge of cloud platforms e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP and their application in Investment management, including cloud-based financial systems and data storage, is increasingly important.
- Integration & APIs: Understanding of integration technologies and APIs to connect different financial systems and data sources is necessary for creating a seamless financial technology ecosystem.
- Cybersecurity & Data Security: Awareness of cybersecurity threats and best practices for protecting financial data,
- Emerging Technologies in Investment: Familiarity with emerging technologies in Investment management including AI/ML.
- Experience with Credit & Market Risk functions
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to influence and motivate teams without direct authority.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives.
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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.
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.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Salary Range: $144,800.00-$190,000.00
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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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