Advisory Programs Consultant

At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company over 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.
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What you will do:
The primary responsibility is to assist with management of investment products including design and implementation of new or existing products, promotion strategies, overall execution of the product strategy and day-to-day product line management to advance sales and servicing. This position must understand the products they are responsible for and analyzing/developing solutions for complex Legal/Regulatory/Competitive issues that may arise.
How you will do it:

• Interprets field feedback and customer needs and is the go-to product expert that can explain and translate product or program features and functions to internal and external partners.
• Translates product strategy into product design details, implement changes, and test that products are performing as designed.
• Utilizes expertise of investments products and technology platform offerings to analyze, implement and test platform updates.
• Understands profitability of assigned products via sales growth, net cash flow, sound product design and managed expenses. Researching product design of competitive offerings, models changes to pricing and rates and makes recommendations.
• Understands the strategic role Wealth plays in the enterprise and how investment products integrate with insurance products.
• Provides investment product subject matter expertise to support ongoing product evolution including coordinating and driving efforts with technical, operational, compensation, investment and regulatory experts.
• Understands impact of regulatory compliance on assigned investment products and participates in project teams to implement necessary changes to products, programs or processes.
• Builds leadership skills and may informally mentor others on small projects, teams or committees.

Bring your Best! What this role needs:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, finance, economics or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 plus years of experience in financial services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Wealth Management industry, including product, pricing, and customer preferences.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills, with ability to work within deadlines, prioritize work and multitask.
• Ability to participate as a subject matter expert in departmental or cross-departmental initiatives.
• Ability to anticipate impact of decisions, future consequences and trends.
• Ability to build strong internal and external networks and utilize resources in the industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to make effective formal presentations to small and medium-size groups.
• FINRA - Non-Registered Fingerprinted.

This position has been classified as an Associated Person under NMIS guidelines and requires fingerprinting and completion of required form.Non-Registered Fingerprinted - FINRA
Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$98,320.00
Pay Range - End:
$147,480.00
Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
Structure 110:
$108,160.00 USD - $162,240.00 USD
Structure 115:
$113,040.00 USD - $169,560.00 USD
We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.
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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.
Skills
Analytical Thinking (NM) - Advanced, Customer Centricity (NM) - Advanced, Cross Functional Partnering & Planning (NM) - Advanced, Risk Evaluation (NM) - Advanced, Product Management (NM) - Advanced, Industry Knowledge (NM) - Advanced, Investment Products (NM) - Advanced, Accountability (NM) - Beginner, Technical & Digital Acumen (NM) - Advanced, Data Literacy (NM) - Intermediate, Learning Agility & Critical Thinking (NM) - Intermediate, Adaptive Communication (NM) - Advanced, Product Positioning (NM) - Advanced, Consulting (NM) - Advanced, Insurance Products (NM) - Advanced, Decision Making (NM) - Advanced, Product Development (NM) - Advanced, Business Influence (NM) - Beginner, Customer, Market & Ecosystem Knowledge (NM) - Advanced, Customer Service Mindset (NM) - Advanced, Solution Design Oriented Thinking (NM) - Advanced
FIND YOUR FUTURE
We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups