Solution Architect, Finance Tech

The Opportunity

Join our dynamic team as an experienced Solution Architect on our Corporate Technology - Finance Technology Team, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving the execution of our technology strategy. As a key member of the team, you will lead the design and implementation of advanced technology solutions within our Finance Technology domain, with a deep specialization in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Actuarial functions. This role is critical in shaping the digital finance landscape, driving data-driven decision-making, enabling financial forecasting, and integrating actuarial models. You will work closely with executive leadership, stakeholders, and project teams to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of key programs. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we invite you to be part of our journey towards excellence.

The Team

You'll be an integral part of our esteemed Corporate Technology Team, focused on Finance Technology. Our team operates on a global scale, driving innovation and excellence across diverse areas of expertise. As a Solution Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in high impact Corporate Technology Finance Initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and driving impactful outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with our Corporate Technology leadership team and our stakeholders. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. Together, we're shaping the future of technology within our organization and making a lasting impact on a global scale. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued and your potential unleashed.

The Impact:

• Architecture Design: Lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions tailored to FP&A and actuarial needs, ensuring alignment with business goals and enterprise standards.
• Strategic Planning: Partner with finance leaders to translate business objectives into technology capabilities and long-term architectural roadmaps.
• Platform Expertise: Provide architectural oversight and technical leadership for FP&A tools e.g., Anaplan, Oracle Hyperion, SAP BPC, Workday, Adaptive, and actuarial modeling systems e.g., Prophet, GGY AXIS, MoSes.
• Integration Leadership: Define integration strategies for connecting actuarial models, ERP systems, BI tools, and forecasting platforms.
• Data Architecture: Collaborate with data teams to ensure robust data models, governance, lineage, and availability for financial and actuarial analysis.
• Risk & Compliance: Ensure all solutions meet regulatory, actuarial, and internal audit requirements.
• Innovation & Best Practices: Stay ahead of emerging trends in financial analytics, machine learning in actuarial science, and cloud-native finance platforms.
• Mentoring & Leadership: Guide and mentor junior architects, solution designers, and developers; lead cross-functional technical working groups.

The Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field
• 8+ years in technology roles, with at least 5 years in solution architecture, including deep exposure to FP&A and actuarial functions with combination of below:
  • FP&A Platforms: Anaplan, Oracle EPM/Hyperion, SAP BPC, or Workday Adaptive
  • Actuarial Software: Prophet, AXIS, MoSes, or similar
  • ERP Systems: SAP, Oracle, or Workday
  • Data & Integration: SQL, Python, APIs, ETL tools, or Azure/AWS/GCP
  • BI/Reporting: Power BI, Tableau, or similar

The Ideal Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Understanding of various programming languages and frameworks to design and implement solutions
• Experience in creating financial models to forecast and analyze performance
• Cloud Computing: Knowledge of cloud platforms e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP and their application in finance, including cloud-based financial systems and data storage, is increasingly important.
• Integration & APIs: Understanding of integration technologies and APIs to connect different financial systems and data sources is necessary for creating a seamless financial technology ecosystem.
• Cybersecurity & Data Security: Awareness of cybersecurity threats and best practices for protecting financial data,
• Emerging Technologies in Finance: Familiarity with emerging technologies in finance e.g., AI/ML, blockchain, RPA and their potential applications is crucial for driving innovation.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence and motivate teams without direct authority.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives.

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Salary Range:
$144,800.00-$190,000.00

At MassMutual, 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.

Why Join Us.

We've been around since 1851. During our history, we've learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.

We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It's more than our company structure - it's our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.

MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.

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At MassMutual, 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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