Sean Baker, JD
About Sean Baker, JD
Sean Baker, JD, is the Chief Compliance Officer at MassMutual Trust Company, with over 20 years of experience in investment due diligence, valuation, product development, and marketing.
Chief Compliance Officer at MassMutual Trust Company
Sean Baker serves as the Chief Compliance Officer at MassMutual Trust Company. In this role, he oversees the company’s compliance programs and ensures adherence to regulations and internal policies. With more than two decades of experience in the financial services sector, Baker brings extensive knowledge in compliance, regulatory affairs, and operational excellence.
Previous Roles at MassMutual
Before becoming the Chief Compliance Officer, Sean Baker held various significant positions at MassMutual. From 2014 to 2016, he was the Compliance Officer at MassMutual Trust Company in Enfield, CT. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Fund Operations and Assistant Mutual Fund Treasurer from 2006 to 2014 in Springfield, Massachusetts. His tenure at MassMutual also includes a role as Director of Due Diligence/Product Development/Vendor Relations at MML Investors Services from 1996 to 2006.
Early Career and Other Experience
Sean Baker began his career as an Attorney at Kearns & Rubin, P.C. from 1989 to 1992 in the Greater Boston Area. He later worked as a Commercial Real Estate Appraiser at Fitzgerald & Company, Inc. from 1993 to 1995. Between 1995 and 1996, he was the Manager of Legal Support at Fidelity Investments in Greater Boston Area. Additionally, he completed a Legislative Internship at the Massachusetts House of Representatives Committee on Health Care in 1989.
Educational Background
Sean Baker earned his JD, Cum Laude, from Suffolk University Law School from 1986 to 1989. Prior to that, he obtained a BA in Economics from the College of the Holy Cross, where he studied from 1982 to 1986. In 2015, he attended Bay Path University for 11 months, further enhancing his educational credentials.
Experience in Financial Services
Sean Baker has over 20 years of experience in investment due diligence, valuation, product development, and marketing within the financial services industry. He is particularly proficient in mutual fund operations and vendor relationship management. Known for his strong work ethic, high integrity, and commitment to excellence, Baker collaborates effectively across functional units including Law, Compliance, Operations, Marketing, and Sales. His exceptional analytical and research skills, combined with outstanding verbal and written communication abilities, make him a valuable asset in both individual and team settings.