Quantitative Consultant

MassMutual Ascend; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MassMutual Ascend is seeking a Quantitative Consultant to support the Stable Value Product team. You will build foundational expertise in the Stable Value business and contribute to high-impact reporting, data analysis, and process execution.

This is a strong fit for a recent graduate eager to learn about financial products and risk concepts while collaborating with experienced team members. You’ll join a team that evaluates opportunities and assesses risk, applying both quantitative insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a quantitative focus (Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data/Business Analytics).
• 2+ years of data analysis experience.
• 2+ years proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite, including pivot tables and macros.

Responsibilities

• Produce and enhance recurring reporting (e.g., cash flows, liability duration, competitor insights) to support business monitoring and decision making.
• Support rate setting, renewal analysis, and Market Value Adjustment (MVA) calculations to ensure accurate and competitive outcomes.
• Perform ongoing risk monitoring (e.g., market-to-book, trades, flows) to proactively identify trends and support risk management.
• Run, update, and validate analytical models while partnering with senior team members to deliver reliable insights.
• Aggregate, validate, and manage data while identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Curiosity to learn

Communication

Ownership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with quantitative focus

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

Macros

Office Suite

Job description

The Opportunity

MassMutual’s Institutional business is a key driver of growth—and Stable Value sits at the center of that momentum. As a Quantitative Consultant, you’ll build a strong foundation in the Stable Value business while contributing to high-impact reporting, data analysis, and process execution.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to apply analytical skills in a real-world business setting—gaining exposure to financial products, risk analysis, and data-driven decision making while working closely with experienced team members.

Description

MassMutual’s Institutional business is a key driver of growth—and Stable Value sits at the center of that momentum. As a Quantitative Consultant, you’ll build a strong foundation in the Stable Value business while contributing to high-impact reporting, data analysis, and process execution.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to apply analytical skills in a real-world business setting—gaining exposure to financial products, risk analysis, and data-driven decision making while working closely with experienced team members.

The Team

You’ll join the Stable Value Product team, which plays a critical role in evaluating new opportunities and assessing the risk profile of our in-force business. The team leverages both quantitative insights and qualitative perspectives to inform strategy and drive business outcomes.

The Impact

• Produce and enhance recurring reporting (e.g., cash flows, liability duration, competitor insights) to support business monitoring and decision making


• Support rate setting, renewal analysis, and Market Value Adjustment (MVA) calculations to ensure accurate and competitive outcomes


• Perform ongoing risk monitoring (e.g., market-to-book, trades, flows) to proactively identify trends and support risk management


• Run, update, and validate analytical models while partnering with senior team members to deliver reliable insights


• Aggregate, validate, and manage data while identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a quantitative focus (e.g., Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data/Business Analytics)


• 2+ years of data analysis experience


• 2+ years Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite, including working knowledge (e.g., pivot tables; ability to work with existing macros)

Ideal Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment


• Intellectual curiosity with a desire to learn financial products and risk concepts


• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights


• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and accountability


• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams

What To Expect At MassMutual

• Exposure to a growing, high-visibility institutional business


• Hands-on learning and mentorship from experienced quantitative professionals


• Opportunities to build technical, financial, and business expertise


• Access to professional development resources, including Degreed and internal learning programs


• Inclusive culture supported by Business Resource Groups and networking opportunities


• A company grounded in strong values: integrity, collaboration, and results

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. We welcome all persons to apply.

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..