Investment Pricing Analyst
Springfield, Massachusetts; Boston, Massachusetts
Job ID: R16108
![](https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/724/gst-v1_0/img/illustrations/ajd-overview-graphic-general.png)
Overview
A career with us means you’ll help our customers secure their future and protect the ones they love. It also 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 makes MassMutual a strong, stable, and ethical business.
Our culture embodies the idea that we all are stronger and better through our support for one another. By valuing people for who they are, how they think, and what they bring to the table, we’ve become a better, more innovative company.
We invite you to explore the possibilities.
What our employees say
![Roger Crandall](https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/724/gst-v1_0/img/profiles/roger-crandall-profile.webp)
“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
Investment Pricing Analyst
Investment Operations
Full-Time
Springfield, MA or Boston, MA (Hybrid)
The Opportunity
As a critical member of the Investment Pricing Team , the pricing analyst will work with multiple Corporate Units, Lines of Business (LOBs), Investment Managers, and subsidiaries to provide oversight, analysis and complex processing of pricing for various investments related to MassMutual and its portfolio. The analyst will work with members of the Program Management Office for Investments (PMOfI) to assist in formulating and defining business and/ or systems scope, requirements, and objectives as it relates to designing Derivative pricing valuation. The individual will also apply finance, investment accounting knowledge and other technical skills to provide oversight related to the current and future state needs of Mass Mutual.
The Team
The analyst will report to the Director of the Investment Pricing, a part of MassMutual Investment Operations Team within the Investment Management Division. The team is responsible for the investment pricing including derivatives, public and private securities, CMLs and Real Estate Equity related to the MassMutual’s General Investment Account (GIA). The team is diligently working on several projects which will enhance our current operating model, create efficiencies, and limit any manual input. As part of these changes the Investment Pricing team will be gathering business requirements, developing, and implementing validation policies across both the derivatives and fixed income landscape.
The Impact:
- Work independently and with management on high visible, divisional/cross-divisional complex projects
- Assist in developing the pricing and valuation functions within the Derivative Ecosystem
- Advise Investment Management and Asset Pricing Policy Committee as it relates to designing and maintaining derivative pricing valuation methodologies
- Work with vendor to assist in set up of pricing and required data feeds from both internal functional areas / applications as well as external market data sources (e.g. S&P, LSEG, JPM)
- Assist the asset valuation specialist in aligning enterprise risk and front office function from a data input and risk perspective as inputs to pricing models
- Assist in aspects of complex transactions and new mandates
- Assist in implement new regulations
- Analysis for pricing discrepancy between vendors and or Counterparties/Brokers
- Work in conjunction with team members, internal and external business partners to research and accommodate new products traded by the investment manager
- Advances the interest of the company by serving on teams that are external to the organization when appropriate
- Drives continuous improvement and efficiencies beyond own scope of responsibility
- Anticipates change, looks for trends and directs or redirects efforts
- Assists in the periodic audits both internally and externally.
The Minimum Qualifications
- At least 3 years of investment operations/pricing experience with an understanding of systems and data management.
- Bachelor’s Degree
The Ideal Qualifications
- Eagle Star and PACE
- Bloomberg
- Calypso
- MicroStrategy Reporting
- TriOptima
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Access)
- SQL, Python or other coding languages
- Understanding of the Investment Management process and the related data flows.
- Understanding of a wide range of asset classes and how investment information for such asset classes is used.
- Ability to work with the asset valuation specialist to analyze issues and assist in resolution.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team-based environment.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to address and resolve conflicts diplomatically.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment that has tight deadlines, especially around high volume and critical times
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
- Regular meetings with the Director of Investment Pricing
- Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
- Access to mentorship opportunities
- 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 nosiness with industry leading pay and benefits
#LI-SC1
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.
State and federal laws and regulations, including the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, limit employment of individuals with certain criminal backgrounds.
EEO Statement(Opens in new window)MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment.
Salary Range: $78,000.00-$102,400.00
Hiring Process
-
Explore
To get started, explore our open jobs by clicking 'search jobs' to find a position that aligns with your experience and skills. You may also consider joining our Talent Network to receive information on jobs that may interest you and stay up-to-date with the latest MassMutual news.
-
Apply
To apply for a specific position, please click the “apply” button on that job posting to complete and submit your application. Your application will be reviewed by a recruiter which, due to the volume of applications received, may take some time as we carefully consider each application.
-
Screen
After your application has been reviewed, if you meet the qualifications for the role, a recruiter will reach out to you to start a conversation.
-
Interview
If you are invited for an interview, you will be scheduled to meet with the hiring manager and hiring team. Coordinating calendars for interview schedules can take time, so your patience and flexibility is appreciated.
-
Offer
If you are extended an offer to join MassMutual and accept, your start will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
-
Hire
If you accept the offer, we will be so excited to welcome you to the MassMutual community!
Recruitment Fraud Awareness
Job recruiter fraud is a scam by impostors posing as recruiters or representatives of a company promoting fake job opportunities to job seekers.
MassMutual will never ask job candidates to pay any kind of fee, make cash or check advancements, cash checks or make an investment in any product or service or provide information such as credit card numbers or banking PIN numbers as part of our hiring process.
If you are contacted by anyone asking for information outlined above it is likely fraudulent. If you have any concerns about the veracity of a request, please contact us directly to verify its legitimacy.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
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 embrace diversity in every sense, focusing on building a thriving community where everyone is valued, included, and feels that they belong.
At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
![A man and two women having a conversation while walking](https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/724/gst-v1_0/img/ajd-culture-general.webp)
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 $1250 annual wellness wallet, and up to 320 hours of caregiver leave.
Explore some of our offerings below. Full benefits details can be found here.
- In addition to generous vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible holidays, MassMutual offers 'take care' time to take care of yourself or someone you love—whether for physical illness or mental health.
- Medical and dental insurance
- Life, disability short-term and long-term insurance
- Well-being wallet: $1,250 per year for a wide range of qualifying wellness expenses
- Well-being support: Mindfulness, nutrition, fitness
- Personalized mental health solutions
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement programs
- Competitive salary and bonuses
- 401(k): Up to 10% total benefit, consisting of a 5% company match and a 5% annual contribution
- Educational assistance program
- Childcare support
- Financial counseling
- Caregiver Leave (up to 320 hours)
- Maternity Leave (a total of 18 weeks, 10 maternity + 8 parental)
- Parental Leave (8 weeks for all parents, birth or adoption, continuous or intermittent)
- Bereavement Leave: Up to 15 days to mourn the loss of a loved one, and you define 'loved one'
- Matching Gift: 100% match on employees’ charitable contributions to non-profits up to $5,000
- Volunteering: Three paid days for employees to volunteer with eligible nonprofits of their choice
- Matching time: MassMutual Foundation awards dollars to organizations for which employees volunteer
- Qualified Commuter Program through which eligible employees can pay qualified workplace commuting expenses with before-tax dollars
- Commuter wallet option for employees based at Boston and NYC campuses
Why MassMutual?
Compliance Consultant
Service Management Consultant
Head of Experience Journey Mapping
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.
![Woman leaning against a wall and posing](http://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/724/gst-v1_0/img/how-we-work-general.webp)
Where we work
![](https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/724/gst-v1_0/img/illustrations/springfield-office-icon.png)
Springfield Office
1295 State Street,
Springfield, MA
![](https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/724/gst-v1_0/img/illustrations/boston-office.png)
Boston Office
10 Fan Pier Blvd,
Boston, MA
![](https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/724/gst-v1_0/img/illustrations/new-york-office.png)
New York Office
2 Park Ave,
New York, NY
![](https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/724/gst-v1_0/img/illustrations/virtual-office.png)
Virtual
New Job Openings
-
Derivative Trade Operations Analyst Springfield, Massachusetts
-
Head of Customer Experience, Continuous Improvement and Business Architecture Springfield, Massachusetts
-
Head of Account Management New Business Boston, Massachusetts
-
Head of Life New Business Boston, Massachusetts
-
Policyholder Service Consultant Springfield, Massachusetts
-
Securities Trade and Reconciliation Analyst Springfield, Massachusetts
Interested in pursuing a career as a financial professional? Learn how you can build your business and help people secure their future and protect the ones they love.