Head of Investment Data Strategy and Governance

MassMutual - Springfield, MA

Full-time - Senior

Springfield, MA

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Head of Investment Data Strategy and Governance at MassMutual is responsible for leading the Investment Data Strategy team, defining and driving the data strategy for Investment Management (IM). This role involves collaboration with various teams across the organization to optimize governance, decision-making processes, and establish common metrics and tools. The position requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while managing multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Investment Data Strategy 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, including accountability models and data quality measurement.
• 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.
• Oversee Investment Management's 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
• Strong communication skills with the ability to condense analyses into actionable recommendations.

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
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities