Transition Manager - Retirement Services

Founded in 1851, MassMutual Life Insurance Company is a mutually owned financial protection, accumulation and income management company.  More than 27,000 employees and representatives serve nearly 13 million clients with a broad portfolio of products and services including life insurance, mutual funds, money management, trust services, retirement planning products, annuities, disability insurance and long-term care insurance.  The MassMutual Financial Group is comprised of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its subsidiaries, including OppenheimerFunds, a leading mutual fund family; Babson Capital Management, a provider of investor services; Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers, which offers real estate equities; and Baring Asset Management, which is a global investment management firm.  MassMutual's products are distributed through 1,500 U.S. offices and through affiliated financial institutions, brokerages, and accountants around the world.  In addition to its U.S.-based operations, MassMutual has a strong presence overseas, including operations in Asia, Europe and South America.  The MassMutual Financial Group companies and its financial representatives have the experience and disciplined financial expertise required by today's sophisticated individual, corporate and institutional investors.  In total, MassMutual has $456 billion in assets under management at year end 2006. Premium and other deposits totaled $26.3 billion in 2006.   MassMutual is organized as a mutual company.  It recently ranked number 90 in the Fortune 500 and was also named one of Fortune's “Most Admired” companies.  MassMutual's headquarters is located in Springfield, Massachusetts. MassMutual is an industry-leading innovator with a passion for service and the power to maximize retirement success through needs–based solutions.  We’re the difference between just thinking about retirement success and helping make it happen. If you have a desire to be the difference and are an enthusiastic, motivated individual with a passion for exemplary customer service, we have opportunities for you.    RESPSONSIBILITIES:The Transition Manager role is responsible for the overall installation of bundled defined contribution qualified plans.    Maintain strong relationships and set expectations with clients, sales and Advisors throughout the installation process. Participate in prospects and sales finals meetings (10%)    This position requires a motivated individual with excellent organizational skills and a strong ability to multi-task and adapt to rapidly changing priorities. This individual must possess strong verbal and written communication skills and must be able to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization. This individual must demonstrate the ability to influence and negotiate powerfully to achieve “win-win” solutions.  REQUIREMENTS: A successful candidate would have a minimum of three years’ experience with Defined Contribution plans.  Strong Retirement Services background and project management skills are required. Skills should include the ability to effectively prioritize competing tasks, the ability to execute multiple tasks simultaneously, clear communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build and maintain meaningful working relationships. Knowledge should include most, if not all, of the following: defined contribution plan administration, plan design, and development of employee communication programs.  Some travel will be required. CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:  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:  Kristine BaptisteExecutive RecruiterMassMutual Kbaptiste@massmutual.com   413 744-2225    Contact Information: Company: MassMutual Financial Group Location: Springfield, MA 01111 Job Category: Business/Strategic Management Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Status: Full Time, Employee