Competitive Insights Consultant

MassMutual; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MassMutual is seeking a Competitive Insights Consultant in Boston to craft enterprise-level perspectives on the competitive landscape and translate complex market dynamics into clear, decision-ready narratives.

The role partners with Product, Distribution, and Corporate Strategy to deliver actionable insights, with emphasis on structured thinking, synthesis, and executive storytelling. Candidates should bring deep experience in insurance/financial services or a willingness to build it.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4+ years in corporate or business strategy, insights, market research, equity research, or consulting.
• Graduate degree or professional designation relevant to the role can be a plus.
• Ability to turn complex, ambiguous analyses into a clear point of view and a narrative that lands with senior executives.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor or develop junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise-level competitive insights and narratives for strategic decision-making.
• Synthesize insights across sources to assess competitive positioning, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead senior stakeholder engagement with clear, well-supported perspectives.
• Collaborate with Product, Distribution, and Corporate Strategy to shape strategy and communications.
• Mentor rotating analysts and help evolve capabilities and publications.

Skills

Structured thinking

Synthesis

Executive storytelling

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree or professional designation

Job description

Competitive Insights Consultant

Strategic Intelligence Team

Full-Time

Boston, MA

The Opportunity

As a Competitive Insights Consultant, you will develop enterprise-level perspectives on the competitive environment and translate complex market and product dynamics into clear, decision-ready narratives.

You will synthesize insights across sources, and help leaders assess competitive positioning, emerging risks, and opportunities.

This role partners closely with Product, Distribution, and Corporate Strategy to deliver perspectives that are actionable and impactful.

We are looking for a strong problem-solver who brings structured thinking, synthesis, and executive storytelling, and who either brings deep expertise in insurance and financial services markets or is eager to build it.

The Team

Strategic Intelligence sits within Corporate Strategy and the CFO organization, helping the enterprise make informed decisions through timely, high-quality external insights.

The team identifies and interprets emerging industry, market, and competitive trends, translating them into enterprise perspectives that shape strategy.

Strategic Intelligence’s three pillars—Competitive, Market, and Consumer Insights—work together to build a holistic view of the external environment and business implications.

The Impact

Enterprise Perspective & Narrative Development

• Develop a cohesive view of the competitive landscape and its strategic implications

• Tailor narratives to the decisions senior stakeholders are actually making

• Create actionable outputs that inform and influence decisions

Insight Generation & Strategic Interpretation

• Identify patterns and trends across competitor activity, market developments, and industry shifts

• Broaden leadership understanding of opportunities, risks, and strategic choices

• Lead forward-looking analyses to anticipate changes in the competitive environment

Senior Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

• Contribute to leadership discussions with clear, well-supported perspectives

• Communicate findings in a way that builds trust and advances discussion

• Build strong relationships across Product, Distribution, and Corporate Strategy

Function Leadership & Integration

• Partner with Market and Consumer Insights to connect competitive, market, and customer dynamics

• Help evolve Competitive Insights capabilities, including publications, frameworks, and engagement models

• Mentor junior team members and rotational analysts

Data & Analytical Foundation

• Leverage industry data sources such as LIMRA, AM Best, S&P, and internal datasets

• Ensure analytical rigor supports all narratives and recommendations

• Collaborate with partners to maintain access to key data and insights

Strategic Partnership Enablement

• Build and maintain competitive profiles of key accounts and strategic partners

• Identify areas of strategic alignment for prospective partnerships

• Prepare briefing content and coordinate interactions with external parties

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• 4+ years of relevant experience in corporate or business strategy, insights, market research, equity research, or consulting

Ideal Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience; background in insurance, financial services, or advising financial services clients is a plus

• Graduate degree or professional designation relevant to the role

• Proven ability to turn complex, ambiguous analyses into a clear point of view and a narrative that lands with senior executives

• Demonstrated ability to introduce additional perspectives and help shape discussions constructively

• Working knowledge of life insurance, annuity, or retirement products; willingness to build depth quickly

• Familiarity with industry data sources (e.g., LIMRA, AM Best, S&P) and reporting practices

• Strong analytical skills combined with sound business judgment: ability to synthesize disparate inputs into coherent perspectives and identify implications for strategy

• Strong ownership mentality with the ability to operate independently and to drive high-impact workstreams

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams

• Prior experience mentoring or developing junior team members

What You Can Expect at MassMutual

• MassMutual offers the opportunity to do meaningful work within a purpose-driven organization that values long-term impact over short-term outcomes. In this role, you can expect:

• Clear areas of ownership and accountability, with work that connects directly to company and customer outcomes

• A collaborative environment where perspectives are welcomed

• Access to learning, development, and internal networks that support continuous growth and skill-building over time

• Employee-led communities and forums that foster connection, learning, and inclusion across the organization

• A culture grounded in integrity, responsibility, and stewardship—supported by a company with a strong legacy and a future-focused mindset

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