Mutual Opportunities
Portfolio Manager
; Boston, 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
Portfolio Manager
Model Portfolios Team
Full-Time
Springfield, MA or Boston ,MA
The Opportunity
MassMutual's Model Portfolios team is seeking an experienced research analyst or Portfolio manager to help manage and drive the continued growth and evolution of our model portfolio business. This role combines investment management, portfolio construction, research, advisor engagement, and business development support within one of the firm's strategic growth initiatives.
As a Portfolio Manager, you will play a key role in the management, maintenance, development, and oversight of multi-asset mutual fund and ETF portfolios utilized across the MassMutual advisor distribution channels. You will partner closely with Custom Portfolio Solutions, Investment Research, Product, Distribution, Compliance, Operations, and Technology teams to deliver high-quality portfolio solutions that meet client objectives while supporting business growth.
The ideal candidate will possess deep investment expertise, strong analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and experience presenting investment recommendations to both internal and external audiences.
The Team
The Model Portfolios team manages, designs, and oversees ongoing implementation of discretionary model portfolio solutions serving MassMutual financial advisors and their clients. The team works collaboratively with the Custom Portfolio Solutions, Investment Research, Product, Distribution, Compliance, Operations, and Technology organizations to deliver scalable investment solutions and advisor support. We operate in a highly collaborative environment focused on innovation, investment excellence, and delivering strong client outcomes.
The Impact
In this role, you will play a critical role in shaping investment outcomes for advisors and clients by managing model portfolios, evaluating investment opportunities, and providing data-driven recommendations. Through portfolio construction, manager due diligence, risk monitoring, and market analysis, you will help deliver sophisticated investment solutions that support client goals, enhance advisor confidence, and drive strategic business growth. Working across teams and stakeholders, you will influence investment decisions, strengthen portfolio offerings, and contribute to a disciplined, client-focused investment process.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Manage and oversee multi-asset model portfolios, including asset allocation, manager selection, portfolio construction, and ongoing monitoring.
Conduct investment due diligence on mutual funds, ETFs, separate accounts, liquid alternatives, and other investment vehicles.
Develop and present portfolio recommendations, trade rationale, and investment commentary to advisors, clients, and internal committees and stakeholders.
Support ongoing model portfolio maintenance, rebalancing activities, and implementation of approved investment changes.
Create advisor- and-client-facing investment content, including market commentary, portfolio trade updates, and presentations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product enhancements, business initiatives, advisor transitions, and strategic growth opportunities.
Monitor portfolio performance, risk characteristics, style exposures, and capital market developments to identify investment opportunities and risks.
Contribute to the development of portfolio analytics, due diligence frameworks, and investment decision-making processes.
The Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience in investment management, portfolio management, investment research, asset allocation, or related investment roles.
3+ years of experience conducting investment manager, mutual fund, ETF, or investment vehicle due diligence.
3+ years of experience analyzing mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, model portfolios, or multi-asset investment strategies.
3+ years of experience utilizing quantitative analysis, performance attribution, risk metrics, portfolio analytics, or investment research methodologies to support investment recommendations.
3+ years of experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders across investment, distribution, operations, product, compliance, or risk functions.
FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 at time of application or must obtain within 180 days.
The Ideal Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field.
CFA Charterholder or CFA candidate, MBA, or an equivalent advanced degree or designation (e.g., MS, FRM, CAIA, etc.)
7+ years of portfolio management or investment research experience.
Experience supporting model portfolios, managed accounts, OCIO, UMA, or wealth management investment platforms.
Knowledge of alternative investments, liquid alternatives, private markets, and institutional investment strategies.
Experience presenting investment recommendations to advisors, clients, and investment committees or senior leadership teams.
Familiarity with Morningstar Direct, FactSet, Bloomberg, Envestnet, and portfolio analytics platforms.
Strong written communication skills with experience developing market commentary, portfolio updates, and advisor education materials.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across investment, distribution, operations, compliance, and product teams.
What You Can Expect at MassMutual
MassMutual offers the opportunity to do meaningful work within a purpose-driven organization that values long-term impact over short-term outcomes. In this role, you can expect:
Clear areas of ownership and accountability, with work that connects directly to company and customer outcomes
A collaborative environment where perspectives are welcomed
Access to learning, development, and internal networks that support continuous growth and skill-building over time
Employee-led communities and forums that foster connection, learning, and inclusion across the organization
A culture grounded in integrity, responsibility, and stewardship—supported by a company with a strong legacy and a future-focused mindset
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Salary Range: $148,300-$194,600
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By the numbers*
- 85% of employee respondents say they are proud to work at MassMutual
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90
% of employee respondents say the work they do at MassMutual is meaningful - 85% of employee respondents say they feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things
*Source: 2025 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.
Explore some of our offerings below. Benefit details can be found here.
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