Product Associate Actuary

1 month ago

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States MassMutual Ascend Full time


MassMutual Ascend is committed to helping people plan for a secure retirement in an uncomplicated way. Our simple promise is superior service and annuities that are easier to understand. This means offering innovative products that fit with today's needs. As a wholly owned subsidiary of MassMutual, MassMutual Ascend functions with the agility of a small company and the assurance of being associated with a Fortune 200 organization who is proud to offer customers a level of strength and stability they can count on for years to come.

The Opportunity

The New Product Management Associate Actuary aids the Product and Pricing Team through support of new product development and implementation of Registered Index-Linked Annuities (RILAs), Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIAs), and Fixed Deferred Annuities. As New Product Management Associate Actuary you will build strong relationships and collaborate with IT, Operations, Legal, Sales and Marketing. Responsibilities may include managing a direct report. This position has the ability to be either hybrid out of our downtown Cincinnati office, or 100% remote wherever you may reside in the US.

Job Responsibilities
  • Serve as Product Management key contact for IT, Operations, and Sales and Marketing
  • Lead the Design Team for the RILA product line, overseeing product updates from ideation to implementation
  • Serve as a member of MassMutual Ascend's Product Steering Committee
  • Create/update product specifications used by the product implementation team
  • Maintain, update, and enhance LifePRO policy administration testing spreadsheet: add new products and support User Acceptance Testing
  • Research and investigate administrative systems issues as needed
  • Provide actuarial support for Illustrations: add new products and test values
  • Assist Marketing with materials (create examples and review pieces) and training
  • Identify and implement continuous process improvement
  • Maintain extensive knowledge of insurance products, operations, and existing regulations
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
  • Must have obtained ASA
  • Current Member of American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA) or attain designation shortly after hire
  • 5+ years of actuarial experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong organization and problem-solving abilities
  • Solid communication skills with emphasis on collaboration among departments including IT, Operations, Legal, Sales, and Marketing
Ideal Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of RILAs, FIAs and Fixed Deferred Annuities
What to Expect
  • Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
  • Ongoing opportunities for development and learning
  • Working in a fast-paced environment with available flexible work schedules
  • A place to grow your career in a culture that inspires, rewards and develops employees
  • Small company feel with a focus on meeting customer's needs today and also well into the future
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Why Join Us.

At MassMutual Ascend, our collaborative culture is key to our success. It's the reason we're a leading provider of annuities today, and it's the reason we'll continue rising to the top tomorrow. A career at MassMutual Ascend means you'll contribute to our mission of taking financial futures above and beyond - and you'll be inspired to reach your own goals, too. As a wholly owned subsidiary of MassMutual, MassMutual Ascend continues to be an employer of choice in the Cincinnati, Ohio community.

MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

At MassMutual Ascend we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component. For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance..

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