<p>Description</p> <p>As a leading provider of annuities, MassMutual Ascend is committed to taking financial futures above and beyond. This means offering innovative products that fit our customers' unique needs - whether it's protecting their hard-earned savings, receiving guaranteed income or providing for loved ones. MassMutual Ascend is proud to offer customers a level of strength and stability they can count on for years to come.</p> <p>The Opportunity</p> <p>As a New Business Representative, you will review and process new and/or renewal applications. You will follow pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the role. You will develop knowledge of company products and/or services and business systems to perform key job functions. We provide the opportunity for a flexible work arrangement with defined days in our downtown Cincinnati office and working from home.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>In this role, you will develop skills to review and process new and/or renewal applications (supplemental benefits, life, annuity, etc.) through, but not limited to the following responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Learn to verify applications for completeness. </li><li>Develop working knowledge of regulatory, technical and/or underwriting guidelines to assess applications for compliance. </li><li>Comply with company and regulatory guidelines/requirements. </li><li>Refer more complex applications to more senior level employees. </li><li>Learn to and responds to inquiries from agents and other areas (i.e., cash processing, billing, customer service, etc.). </li><li>Enter new applications into appropriate company systems in accordance to quantity and quality standards. </li><li>May assist in assembling the new policy and maintaining filing systems. </li><li>Develop working knowledge of department policies and procedures, as well as the business and organization. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>At least a high school diploma or equivalent </li><li>Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree. </li><li>Able to work 20 hours per week during normal business hours </li></ul> <p>What to Expect</p> <ul> <li>Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager </li><li>Ongoing opportunities for development and learning </li><li>Working in a fast-paced environment in our downtown Cincinnati, OH office </li><li>A place to grow your career in a culture that inspires, rewards and develops employees </li><li>Small company feel with a focus on meeting customer's needs today and also well into the future </li></ul> <p>#LI-MM1</p> <p>Why Join Us.</p> <p>At MassMutual Ascend, our collaborative culture is key to our success. It's the reason we're a leading provider of annuities today, and it's the reason we'll continue rising to the top tomorrow. A career at MassMutual Ascend means you'll contribute to our mission of taking financial futures above and beyond - and you'll be inspired to reach your own goals, too. As a wholly owned subsidiary of MassMutual, MassMutual Ascend continues to be an employer of choice in the Cincinnati, Ohio community.</p> <p>MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company 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.</p> <p>At MassMutual Ascend we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component. For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance..</p>