Head of Investment Data Strategy and Governance

$159,800 - $209,700/Yr

MassMutual - Boston, MA

Full-time - Senior

Boston, MA

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Head of Investment Data Strategy and Governance will lead the Investment Data Strategy team within MassMutual's Investment Management (IM) division. This role is responsible for defining and driving the data strategy for IM, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to optimize governance and decision-making processes. The position requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while managing multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure effective sourcing, aggregating, distributing, and governing of investment data.
• Partner with project and development teams to align solutions with the investment data strategy.
• Drive business value through the delivery and adoption of data governance practices.
• Apply investment knowledge and technical skills to address data issues and enhance the data ecosystem.
• Design and implement MassMutual's target operating model for Investment Operations.
• Provide investment portfolio reporting and analysis for various stakeholders including the Portfolio Management team and external rating agencies.
• Serve in working groups outside of Investment Management to advance departmental interests.
• Oversee the budget for market data and technology suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 12 years of investment data experience.
• Experience developing and leading high-performing, diverse teams.
• Experience as a leader in an Investment Management function.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Experience in analyzing data using Business Intelligence software such as MicroStrategy, IBM Cognos, Tableau, or equivalent tools.
• Strong understanding of various types of investment instruments including fixed income, equity securities, alternatives, and derivatives.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with the insurance industry and knowledge of statutory investment accounting requirements.
• Proven strategies for managing multiple deliverables with a disciplined approach and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse audiences.