Head of Strategy Business Unit

2 weeks ago

Hartford CT, United States MassMutual Full time

The Head of our Business Strategy organization is responsible for the development & delivery of our Brand, Marketing, Product, Institutional and Affiliated distribution strategy aligned with MassMutual’s broader enterprise strategy.
The focus of this role is to lead the development and execution of our business unit strategy maximizing our results so we can contribute to MassMutual’s long-term performance. As such, the role owns and sponsors MassMutual’s transformational distribution strategy across our large, affiliated sales force and is charged with continued refinement and execution of the strategy while charting the course for the next stage in our evolution. The role requires effective collaboration and partnership throughout Brand, Product and Affiliated Distribution, Field Partners, Finance, Enterprise Technology, Legal/Compliance, and other key business partners.

As pace of change continues to accelerate externally and internally, BP&AD has greater needs to monitor and understand the external environment, make deeper use of data/analytics, and generate swift insights to inform strategic BP&AD decision-making. The Distribution Platforms and Readiness team is responsible for developing, driving, and executing strategy related to technology, governance, reporting, readiness and change management to support MassMutual’s product, institutional, marketing and career distribution, and wealth management organizations.
Identify opportunities and lead initiatives/projects that inform SLT and ELT business strategic decision-making
Set the agenda for BP&AD to leverage and influence Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Technology and other corporate stakeholders to strengthen the overall business strategy
Consult on various BP&AD business strategy development opportunities

Within our organization, we place a premium on our creating a diverse and inclusive team, aligning priorities with key markets and distribution channels, while nurturing partnerships with key stakeholders based in transparency and accountability

Positively contribute to BP&AD’s “course and speed” towards ambitious long-term goals, and help drive the success of MassMutual
Align with Corporate Strategy in the creation and execution of enterprise and BP&AD priorities including supporting Executive and Board- related presentations.

10+ years of total work experience, including 7+ years of strategy consulting experience (must be highly rated), inclusive of experience leading multiple project teams simultaneously, with deep knowledge of the end-to-end strategy project lifecycle (i.e., scoping to reviews/feedback) and 3+ years in the financial services industry leading teams of expanding complexity and scope.
• Bachelor’s degree from leading college or university
• Ability to quickly break down problems in a structured manner, and prioritize analysis
• Ability to analyze complex data and draw out insights and implications
• Ability to create simple, powerful, and data-driven communications for senior leaders

Strong knowledge of peer financial services distributors. financial acumen, including distribution economics, expense management
Ability to effectively communicate with senior leaders and build enduring, trust based and high-impact relationships with clients and other colleagues
A strategic yet execution-oriented, proactive, creative, and innovative thinker. 
Experience and understanding of Retail Financial Services, Wealth Management landscape, Insurance/Annuity/Investment products, technology, and channels of distribution.
Demonstrated success of driving revenue, maximizing earnings while appropriately managing risk.
Regular meetings with the Distribution Platforms and Readiness team
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 business with industry leading pay and benefits
#MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.
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