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The Role
Leads M&A transaction execution, deal sourcing, strategic investments, valuation, financial modeling, due diligence, and executive and board approval materials. Partners with Corporate Strategy and business leaders to assess growth opportunities, leads cross-functional deal teams, and develops analysts through coaching, mentoring, recruiting, and training. Builds trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and contributes to integrated corporate development and strategic intelligence efforts.
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M&A Corporate Development Lead
Corporate Development
Boston
The Opportunity
We are seeking a results-driven, engaging and dynamic leader for our Corporate Development team. The Corporate Development Lead will be part of a high-achieving and inclusive team that plays a critical role in the enterprise's M&A transactions, strategic investments and other inorganic growth initiatives and has sourced and executed transactions across insurance, asset management, retirement and financial technology in the U.S. and globally in the past few years.
The Team
MassMutual's Corporate Development team mission is to drive strategic growth and value through disciplined M&A execution and integrated strategic and financial oversight of MassMutual's Key Operating Entities (KOEs.) This team consists of leaders and professionals as well as employees in our iMMerse analyst program: a talent initiative run in partnership with our Corporate Strategy function. Corporate Development collaborates closely with peer teams across Finance, with most common touch points in MassMutual's Corporate Strategy, Treasury, FP&A, Controllers and Tax organizations.
The Impact
The M&A Corporate Development Lead will report directly to the Head of Corporate Development and will have accountability over the following areas.
Minimum Qualifications
Ideal Qualifications
Financial services experience is valued, but not a requirement; experience across a range of industries (e.g., financial services, technology, media, consumer) is relevant to our work
What You Can Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
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MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page.
Salary Range: $167,800-$220,200
Corporate Development
Boston
The Opportunity
We are seeking a results-driven, engaging and dynamic leader for our Corporate Development team. The Corporate Development Lead will be part of a high-achieving and inclusive team that plays a critical role in the enterprise's M&A transactions, strategic investments and other inorganic growth initiatives and has sourced and executed transactions across insurance, asset management, retirement and financial technology in the U.S. and globally in the past few years.
The Team
MassMutual's Corporate Development team mission is to drive strategic growth and value through disciplined M&A execution and integrated strategic and financial oversight of MassMutual's Key Operating Entities (KOEs.) This team consists of leaders and professionals as well as employees in our iMMerse analyst program: a talent initiative run in partnership with our Corporate Strategy function. Corporate Development collaborates closely with peer teams across Finance, with most common touch points in MassMutual's Corporate Strategy, Treasury, FP&A, Controllers and Tax organizations.
The Impact
The M&A Corporate Development Lead will report directly to the Head of Corporate Development and will have accountability over the following areas.
- Drive M&A transaction execution and deal sourcing efforts, including
- Aligning deal origination with company strategic goals. This includes working directly with our Corporate Strategy team business leaders to assess capabilities and needs, evaluating different business models, conducting in-depth industry and company research.
- Constructing thoughtful financial models and valuation analyses: building and interpreting projected financial statements, assessing a target's value using multiple valuation methods, determining levers for pro forma growth and scale.
- Leading deal teams and key work streams in transaction execution which entails serving as deal "quarterback," identifying critical issues for each deal, crafting objectives accordingly, engaging with internal and external subject matter experts, leading work streams and owning internal deliverables and approval materials for executive management and the Board of Directors.
- Help build the team - develop our Analysts for our ongoing Analyst program by providing active coaching/feedback, serving as a developmental manager or mentor and leading part of our recruiting and training efforts.
- Role model inclusive behaviors that are customer centric and team oriented
- Positively impact the company's "course and speed" as part of an integrated effort amongst MassMutual's Strategy, Corporate Development and Strategic Intelligence teams
- Drive M&A transaction execution and deal sourcing efforts, including
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of investment banking or Corporate Development experience (must be highly rated), inclusive of experience leading substantive portions of M&A deal teams
- Experience should be from a top-tier investment banking firm or a similar role with a leading internal Corporate Development function
- Bachelor's degree from a leading college or university; graduate degree is valued, but not a requirement
- Track record of developing Analysts and other team members through coaching and mentoring
- Demonstrated financial modeling expertise; ability to build effective and well-reasoned financial projections and valuation analyses and efficiently communicate results and implications
Ideal Qualifications
- Strong track record of deal-related "discipline" (e.g., exemplary attention to detail, ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, comfort communicating with junior and senior team members, internal client and external stakeholders)
- Ability to create simple, powerful, and data-driven communications for senior leaders
- Ability to effectively communicate with senior leaders and build enduring, trust based and high-impact relationships with clients and other colleagues
Financial services experience is valued, but not a requirement; experience across a range of industries (e.g., financial services, technology, media, consumer) is relevant to our work
What You Can Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
- Regular meetings with the Corporate Development team
- Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
- Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
- Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
- Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
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MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page.
Salary Range: $167,800-$220,200
Skills Required
- 5+ years of investment banking or corporate development experience at Associate level or above
- Experience leading substantive portions of M&A deal teams
- Experience at a top-tier investment banking firm or similar leading internal corporate development function
- Bachelor's degree from a leading college or university
- Track record of developing analysts and team members through coaching and mentoring
- Demonstrated financial modeling expertise, including financial projections and valuation analyses
- Strong deal-related discipline, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to create simple, powerful, data-driven communications for senior leaders
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and build high-impact relationships
- Financial services experience
- Graduate degree
MassMutual Compensation & Benefits Highlights
How does MassMutual ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?
MassMutual provides market-competitive salaries and generous incentive pay opportunities for all employees. Whether an employee is just starting out, transitioning to a new career, or joining us as a seasoned leader — we value their contributions.
- Competitive Salary and Bonus offerings: MassMutual’s base salaries reward and recognize employees’ experience, skills and performance. Our salary ranges are regularly benchmarked within our industry and the broader job market to ensure competitiveness. Additionally, all MassMutual employees have the opportunity to receive competitive, performance-based bonuses, either annually or more frequently.
- Annual Incentive Plan (AIP): AIP awards are discretionary and based on individual and company performance, with opportunities to earn above-target bonuses in years with exceptional results. These awards consider not only what results a person achieved, but how they achieved them, rewarding behaviors that help create a productive and welcoming work environment for everyone.
- Employees in sales roles participate in our variable incentive compensation (VIC) program instead of AIP. VIC provides incentive pay awards commensurate with results for individuals in roles that directly influence sales.
- Employees in sales roles participate in our variable incentive compensation (VIC) program instead of AIP. VIC provides incentive pay awards commensurate with results for individuals in roles that directly influence sales.
- Pay transparency and pay equity: MassMutual publishes salary ranges in job postings and is committed to promoting pay equity. This includes providing pay equity training to managers, reviewing the pay of employees who perform similar work as a standard practice when making compensation recommendations, and partnering regularly with independent external experts to check our work.
- Benefits as part of Total Rewards: MassMutual invests in every aspect of their employees’ well-being, providing a rewards package that goes far beyond a paycheck to support them physically, mentally, and financially. Their robust healthcare, retirement and protection benefits provide a range of support through all of life’s big moments — and, over the years, they have expanded their pioneering leave programs so employees can better care for themselves and the people they love.
- Health benefits: MassMutual offers a comprehensive suite of health and wellness benefits, focusing on solutions that support holistic well-being, aimed at improving access and outcomes for all, and provide flexibility to meet our employees’ and their families’ unique needs. Employees value our wide array of benefits, with one sales assistant citing “great benefits and lots of flexibility,” and another employee describing the company’s “good leadership and benefits.” (MassMutual Careers Benefits; Glassdoor). In a 2026 employee survey, one employee noted “The organization offers a wide range of programs and benefits that meaningfully support employees and foster a positive, inclusive culture.”
- Retirement and financial benefits: MassMutual provides a 401(k) plan contribution of up to 10% of eligible compensation, including up to 5% company match on employee deferrals and, for all eligible employees, a 5% annual company contribution. The company also treats eligible student loan payments like 401(k) contributions for matching purposes. The company provides a Retiree Health Reimbursement Account to eligible employees; monthly credits start at age 45. (MassMutual Careers Benefits; MassMutual 2025 Annual Report)
- Additional health programs: MassMutual offers additional benefits such as a health savings account, access to a broad network of mental health resources and providers for employees and their family members, and resources like medical and surgery decision support, healthcare navigation services, and more. All employees also have access to a Well-Being Wallet, where they can be reimbursed for up to $1,250 per year for eligible physical, mental, or financial wellness related expenses.
- Other benefits: Employees have access to an array of resources to help strengthen their overall well-being and protect the ones they love, at every stage of life. Whether growing their family, volunteering in their community, planning their legacy, or looking to save on everyday expenses like pet or auto insurance, we offer financial benefits and corporate discounts to help.
- Employee Feedback on Benefits: MassMutual conducts regular employee surveys, and benefits continuously receive positive feedback. In their 2026 survey, one employee said “...the total benefits program here at MassMutual has to be one of the best, if not the very best. It seems this company goes out of its way to make sure their employees are well taken care of." With another employee sharing “The Well-Being Wallet, education reimbursement, time off & leave programs are top notch and unlike anything I've experienced”.
- Time off & leaves: MassMutual’s flexible time-off and leave programs support employees’ well-being, help them care for loved ones, and balance personal priorities. Offerings include inclusive caregiver, bereavement, and other essential leaves; generous parental leave and financial support for adoption and surrogacy; up to 24 hours of paid volunteer time annually; and generous vacation, flexible holidays, companywide paid holidays and remote work weeks, and five “take care days.”
- External signals:
- Benefits value: Employees on external review sites regularly highlight benefits as a strength, with reviews calling out “excellent benefits,” “great benefits” and a “great benefits package.” (Glassdoor; Indeed)
- Benefits and retention: Employees surveyed on external review sites rate MassMutual’s perks and benefits an A-, with 100% saying perks and benefits play a role in staying at the company. (Comparably)
Bottom line: MassMutual supports employee wellbeing through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, strong retirement contributions, and benefits designed to support the financial, physical, and mental well-being of employees and their families.
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What We Do
Since 1851, MassMutual’s commitment has always been to help people protect their families, support their communities, and help one another. This is why we want to inspire people to Live Mutual. We’re people helping people. Together, we’re stronger.
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MassMutual has the financial security and stability of a 170+ year old company, with the culture and energy of a startup. We work every day with the customer front of mind to build the best digital experience in the industry.
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