Quantitative Consultant

MassMutual; Springfield, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development resources

Inclusive culture

Job summary

MassMutual Ascend seeks a Quantitative Consultant to build a strong foundation in Stable Value, contribute to reporting, data analysis, and process execution, and gain exposure to financial products and risk concepts.

You will work with the Stable Value Product team to evaluate opportunities, assess risk, and deliver data-driven insights in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

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).

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

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics/Mathematics/Statistics/Data Analytics

Tools

Excel

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.

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.
• #LI-KM1

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..

MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company has a strong history, competitive market position and a sharp focus on service for both clients and distributors.

We are a respected leader in the annuity market, particularly with fixed annuities and fixed indexed annuities sold through third party distribution.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of MassMutual, MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company continues to be an employer of choice in the Cincinnati, Ohio community.