Head of Investment Data Strategy and Governance

MassMutual - Springfield, MO

Full-time - Senior

Springfield, MO

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Investment Management (IM) is seeking a dynamic and analytical leader to head the Investment Data Strategy team. This role is pivotal in defining and advancing the data strategy for IM, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to enhance investment management processes and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Investment Data Strategy team to ensure effective sourcing, aggregation, distribution, and governance of investment data.
• Collaborate with project and development teams to align solutions with the investment data strategy.
• Drive business value through the implementation of data governance practices, including accountability models and data quality measurement.
• Apply investment knowledge to address data issues and enhance the data ecosystem across the organization.
• 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 the Investment Committee.
• 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
• Leadership experience in an Investment Management function
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with business intelligence software such as MicroStrategy, IBM Cognos, or Tableau
• Strong understanding of various investment instruments including fixed income, equity securities, alternatives, and derivatives
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present analyses and actionable recommendations.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity employer
• Accommodations for application process available upon request