Founded in 1851, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company is a mutually owned life insurance company.
Built on more than a century and a half of financial strength and customer service, MassMutual operates for the benefit of its members and policyholders and provides a range of quality products including life insurance, mutual funds, investment management, trust services, retirement planning products, annuities, disability insurance and long-term care insurance.
Key subsidiaries include Oppenheimer Funds; Babson Capital Management LLC; Baring Asset Management Limited, First Mercantile Trust Company and Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC. MassMutuals products are distributed through 1,500 US offices and through affiliated financial institutions, brokerages, and accountants around the world.
As a global diversified financial services organization, MassMutual Financial Group balances its US based operations with a growing presence overseas.
These global businesses provide excellent opportunities to complement MassMutual’s long-established operations in the United States.
MassMutual International leads our sales activities worldwide – including the regions of Asia, Europe and Latin America.
MassMutual is organized as a mutual company and has maintained some of the highest financial strength ratings in any industry.
In total, MassMutual worldwide insurance in-force was $532 billion in 2009.
Premium and other deposits totaled $27 billion and assets under management were $420 billion at the end of 2009.
MassMutual is ranked 135 on the Fortune 500 list and was also named one of Fortunes Most Admired companies.
MassMutuals headquarters is in Springfield, Massachusetts.
POSITION SUMMARYPerforms business architecture and business rules definition and translation into systems configurations.
Collaborates with Business Architects to develop business rules for new applications, address application questions and issues.
Ensures that system configuration is created and maintained in a manner that supports RS divisional objectives, and in coordination with other system vendors products.
Analysts safeguard the quality and integrity of all systems data and functionality by adhering to a quality assurance (QA) discipline for on-going systems operations; ensures that a continuous testing loop is built for testing, error reporting, correction, and re-testing until expected results are achieved.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drive the definition of the Configuration Analyst role and discipline within Retirement Services Systems in support of IT Strategy
Drive the analysis and creation of business rule definition and implementation for large project activity
Align systems configuration with business strategy through consultation with Planning and Strategy team and IT Management team.
Collaborate with Test staff in planning for Interface testing
Responsible for the accurate and timely development of business rules and supporting configuration data for the new system.
Perform hands-on configuration work
Develops configuration modifications for new business requirements
Interacts with internal customers and other Configuration Support Unit associates as needed to confirm configuration data and complete follow-up actions.
Meets established productivity and accuracy standards.
Adheres to the change control procedures for the system
Troubleshoot any reported problems or questions from the users and implement change as required.
Participates in analysis of trouble reports and business issues
Recommends configuration and workflow modifications and alternatives by completing data entry formats and documentation in detail
Corrects production configuration problems
Supports / conducts unit testing
Configuration Analyst should be trained in configuration of new system.
Configuration Analyst use their knowledge of application software and conduct analyses of business operations to define changes needed to tailor application to business needs.
Specialty Skills
Allocations, fund manipulation
loops, iterations, arrays
SQL capabilities
complex, 2+ joins
Build reviews
Documents/stored procedures/crystal reports
Complex math
Projections, design of multiple calcs
Perform configuration for beyond transactions
Complex functionsNice to have: Oracle Admin Server or Siebel experience
Leadership: Drives for business results; proven ability to deliver
Strategy: Effectively anticipates future possibilities, opportunities and risks through understanding of the Companys businesses competitive strategies, marketplace and opportunities.
Innovation: Continually looks within and beyond their job, anticipating business needs and opportunities.
Strong Core Values: Results-based, action oriented; prudent risk taker; effectively balances business-specific and enterprise-wide needs.
Personal Presence: Commands respect and credibility within their team, the business and the Enterprise; effectively and comfortably influences at multiple levels with internal and external constituencies; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Team Player / Relationship Building: Collaborative with strong interpersonal skills; able to relate to and build strong relationships with diverse internal and external audiences/constituencies; leverages to enhance the ability to delivery effectively.
Technology Expertise: 5 years of experience with and strong working knowledge of complex technology landscapes; stays current with business-technology industry and developments; maintains working understanding of technology across many disciplines.
WINNING WAYS:
Focus on the Customer.
Know your customers well; add value with a level or urgency.
Act with Integrity: Adhere to strict code of ethics and MassMutual values; be trustworthy.
Value People.
Lead people to success; appreciate diverse ideas and experiences.
Work Collaboratively.
Partner with others to achieve results that leverage the right resources
Achieve Results.
Focus on winning; consistently exceeds expectations.
COMPENSATION: We pay competitive base salaries and we reward performance.
Our salary structure is commensurate with experience.
In addition, you will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program including medical insurance and 401(K).
CONTACT: Michele EqualeDirector Strategic Recruiting mequale [at] massmutual [dot] com This opening currently resides in Springfield, MA. However, as organizations and their structures evolve, locations may be reevaluated and position location may change.
We are looking for candidates who have flexibility between MassMutual’s two locations: Springfield, MA, Enfield, CT. In addition, if you would like to learn more about MassMutual, please visit www.massmutual.com .
MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer M/F/D/V.
We welcome all persons to apply.If you feel you need an accommodation to apply for one of our open positions, please contact us at (413) 744-6825.
Business Rules Architect / Configuration Engineer Job in Springfield 01111, Massachusetts US