Solution Architect, Finance Tech

Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life insurance company is seeking an experienced Solution Architect for its Finance Technology team. You will be responsible for driving technology strategy, specializing in financial planning, and leading the design of innovative technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FP&A and actuarial functions, along with expertise in relevant software and integration technologies. This role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your skills in a collaborative environment focused on excellence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in technology roles, with 5 years in solution architecture.
• Deep exposure to FP&A and actuarial functions.
• Exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of scalable and high-performance solutions.
• Partner with finance leaders for long-term architectural roadmaps.
• Define integration strategies for aligning various financial systems.

Skills

Architecture Design

Strategic Planning

Integration Leadership

Data Architecture

Innovation & Best Practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems

Masters Degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, or related field

Tools

Anaplan

Oracle Hyperion

SAP BPC

Workday

Power BI

SQL

Python

Azure

AWS

GCP

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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 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.
  
  

MassMutual 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.

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MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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

Seniority level

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Employment type

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  Engineering and Information Technology

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