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Advanced Wealth and Tax Strategist

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Employer Provided Salary: 141,300-185,400 Annually

Advanced Wealth & Tax Strategist
Hybrid - Windsor, CT or Boston, MA
The Opportunity
As an Advanced Wealth & Tax Strategist for the MassMutual Trust Company, you will have an opportunity to join an aggressively growing organization which is focused on solving the complex investment, tax and estate planning needs of high net-worth clients. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, insights, and consultation to guide the longer-term investment and estate needs of our clients, in addition to satisfying the tax accounting, reporting and compliance requirements for the Trust Company.
The Team
The Trust Company is responsible for providing investment, fiduciary and client service offerings to private wealth clients and their families. In addition, the team is responsible for identifying regulatory changes and market trends and providing these insights to prospective and existing Trust Company clients as well as staff. The Wealth & Tax Strategist will report to the Head of Fiduciary & Wealth Services. There is a key educational aspect and responsibility to this role as the they will look for opportunities to educate staff and advisors one-on-one and through group meetings on key risk issues specific to tax law changes and the potential impact. As part of a core element of the Trust Company's value proposition, the Advanced Wealth & Tax Strategist will provide support to the Trust Company in conducting reviews of trust documents as well.
The Impact:

Provide advanced sales consultation on case design by identifying client needs, developing strategies to meet their needs, and ultimately delivering an appropriate tax and trust solution.
Demonstrate ability to communicate complex strategies and financial concepts in an easily understood manner for financial advisors, clients and their tax and legal partners.
Provide client consultation for tax planning purposes and for liquidity events.
Provide thought leadership for the Trust Company (internally and externally), monitor legislation and regulatory developments and model impacts of legislative proposals.
Provide consultation to internal Trust Company Trust Officers for ongoing client tax related matters.
Conduct seminars for MassMutual advisors, centers of influence such as CPA's and estate planning attorneys, and for clients specific to relevant tax matters.
Support of Tax Officers to satisfy tax accounting, reporting and compliance requirements for the Trust Company, including oversight of the Tax Committee.
Build collaborative business relationships within Tax and across Company work groups.
Ensure appropriate policies, procedures and practices are in place and remain updated to maintain compliance with all fiduciary laws and regulations.

The Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree
6+ years experience in the wealth management industry
3+ years experience with advanced wealth planning and tax planning strategies, including estate and gift tax planning, fiduciary income tax issues and trust/fiduciary administration for High Net Worth Clients
3+ years experience developing relationships with a variety of internal and external associates

The Ideal Qualifications

J.D., CFP or post-graduate degree in Tax/Accounting/Finance
Experience with business entities, business liquidations, estate settlement, special needs trusts and/or unique asset management

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

Regular meetings with the MassMutual Trust leadership team.
Focused one-on-one and development discussions with your manager.
Opportunity to work with others and to mentor and be mentored.
Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran, and disability-focused Business Resource Groups.
Ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong ethical track record.

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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.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
Salary Range: $141,300.00-$185,400.00

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Personal Growth

Observing trends and solving problems

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Supporting colleagues and celebrating wins

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One of the things that I appreciate the most about being a part of my team is really the inclusive culture. It's ingrained in every aspect of not only the work that we do, but also the way we interact with each other.

What are MassMutual Perks + Benefits

MassMutual Benefits Overview

At MassMutual, employees have the opportunity to earn a competitive salary and bonus, enroll in an
array of benefits, and participate in programs and services that support healthy lifestyles, assist them
in building financial security for themselves and their families and help them live well-balanced lives.

Culture

Volunteer in local community

Every action supporting a common cause is meaningful, and our employees make a difference in their own communities through our Matching Gift, Matching Time and Volunteer Time Off Programs.

Partners with nonprofits

Every year, MassMutual and the MassMutual Foundation invest more than $20 million focused on advancing economic opportunity. https://www.massmutual.com/about-us/corporate-responsibility/foundation

Open door policy

OKR operational model

Team based strategic planning

Open office floor plan

Employee resource groups

Employee-led culture committees

Hybrid work model

In-person all-hands meetings

Employees can either attend the in-person all-hands meeting, watch live via Zoom, or watch the recording. All employees are invited to submit questions.

Employee awards

Flexible work schedule

Flexible work arrangements, including telecommuting, are available in many departments across the company.

Remote work program

In addition to two remote days per week, MassMutual offers employees four full remote weeks of their choice per year.

Diversity

Documented equal pay policy

Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff

Highly diverse management team

More than half of our Board of Directors are comprised of women and people of color, making it one of the most diverse groups in the industry.

Mandated unconscious bias training

Diversity manifesto

Diversity employee resource groups

Hiring practices that promote diversity

Diversity recruitment program

Health Insurance + Wellness

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

A health care flexible spending account (FSA) allows employees to save money on a before-tax basis for eligible medical, dental and vision expenses, subject to IRS limits.

Disability insurance

For details on short term and long term disability insurance please visit https://www.massmutual.com/-/media/files/employee_benefits.pdf

Dental insurance

Basic Dental covers preventive and basic restorative care; Major Dental covers all that Basic covers, plus restorations and orthodontia (limits apply).

Vision insurance

Health insurance

To learn more about our Health and Welfare Benefits please visit: https://www.massmutual.com/-/media/files/employee_benefits.pdf

Life insurance

For more information about our Life Insurance Benefits please visit: https://www.massmutual.com/-/media/files/employee_benefits.pdf

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

Team workouts

Mental health benefits

Transgender health care benefits

Wellness days

Abortion travel benefits

Our general medical travel benefit covers abortion-related travel.

Financial & Retirement

401(K)

In addition to our 401(k), MassMutual a cash balance plan that provides an account-based pension benefit based on accruals of pay credits and interest credits.

401(K) matching

Performance bonus

Charitable contribution matching

Every action supporting a common cause is meaningful, and our employees make a difference in their own communities through our Matching Gift and Matching Time Programs.

Pay transparency

Child Care & Parental Leave

Childcare benefits

Dependent care flexible spending account to allow you to set aside before tax dollars to pay for certain eligible child care expenses.

Generous parental leave

Leave for birth mothers of 18 weeks of fully paid leave. Non-birth mothers, fathers and adoptive parents eight weeks of fully paid parental leave.

Family medical leave

Caregiver leave: Up to two weeks paid leave to care for a loved one. Bereavement Leave: 15 days of paid time off to grieve the loss of a loved one with the employee defining who the loved one is.

Adoption Assistance

Company sponsored family events

MassMutual offers many opportunities for family events, from group volunteer experiences and chances to attend Red Sox games to business resource group-sponsored outings like annual pride parades.

Fertility benefits

Vacation + Time Off

Generous PTO

Paid holidays: 9 fixed and 1 floating. Vacation: starts at 19 vacation and personal days per calendar year, with increases at 5-year service intervals.

Paid volunteer time

Three days of paid time off is available to employees annually to give back to their communities, by sharing their time and talent with a cause close to their heart.

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Occasional illness: up to 5 days per calendar year.

Flexible time off

Floating holidays

Bereavement leave benefits

Hardship benefits

320 hours of caregiver leave to take of loved ones when it matters most.

Office Perks

Commuter benefits

Free daily meals

Free snacks and drinks

Some meals provided

Onsite office parking

Recreational clubs

Relocation assistance

Fitness stipend

Home-office stipend for remote employees

MassMutual's wellness wallet is a stipend available to all employees, and can be used for myriad wellness-related purchases, including home-office purchases.

Meditation space

Mother's room

Onsite gym

Professional Development

Job training & conferences

Tuition reimbursement

Lunch and learns

Promote from within

Mentorship program

Continuing education stipend

Continuing education available during work hours

Online course subscriptions available