Contract, Licensing & Registration Senior Analyst, Distribution Services

At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.
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.
We're strong and growing. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual. We're strong, innovative and growing.
We invest in our people. We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their career and in turn, our business.
We care. We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefitted from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they're passionate about.
What you'll do:
The Contract, Licensing & Registration Senior Analyst will perform an array of functions relating to contract, licensing, registrations, terminations and support. The CLR Senior Analyst will learn each job task within the division and will be able to provide back-up during vacations and high-volume periods. A CLR Senior Analyst must be detail-oriented, a fast learner, and an excellent communicator to handle various tasks and escalate concerns as needed.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides quality and timely customer service to field and home office staff on the following topics Contracting, Licensing, Registrations, Terminations and Support.
• Communicates with callers clearly in an open, direct, and timely manner.
• Answers questions that are routine, escalates calls as needed.
• Identifies the need for special handling and coordinates problem resolution, in addition to understanding the overall impact.
• Provides complete and accurate solutions to all customer needs with appropriate guidance.
• Under the direction of the Manager, Specialist, or Mentor, may handle more complex inquiries.
• Adheres to phone schedules in accordance with set standards.
• Gives and receives regular feedback/information in an open and positive manner.
• Helps others with additional casework as needed.
• Tries new ways of challenging the status quo and changing the way we work.
• Contributes to a positive environment by openly communicating new ideas/solutions, perspectives and experiences in team meetings, training sessions, 1x1s and huddles.
• Demonstrates behaviors that reflect and support our company and department values, vision, and culture of learning/growth.
• Acts in a manner necessary to achieve organizational results (i.e., big picture).
• Organizes work in a manner that allows team members to easily locate and complete casework when needed.
• Written communication is professional, complete, timely, accurate and effective.
• Follows set procedures and standard work.
• Exhibits a commitment towards personal learning and growth.
• Takes initiative to learn topics outside of core responsibilities.

Job Requirements:

• Associate/Bachelor degree or 3 years of customer service experience.
• 1-2 years of financial services experience preferred.
• Ability to work a structured schedule for service coverage through a blend of 50/50% processing and phone work.
• Experience working in shared queue or operations system to document updates and action items.
• PC experience working with Microsoft Word, Outlook and other Microsoft Office software.
• Non-Registered Fingerprinted employee.
• Proven strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Superior customer service skills with ability to address and successfully resolve complex and sensitive issues.
• Ability to successfully complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner in a high volume area.
• Ability to work independently to accomplish a variety of tasks.
• Ability to coach and provide guidance on core customer service responsibilities.
• High level attention to detail.
• Expert technical knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Superior organization skills.

Career Path:
CLR Analyst, Sr CLR Analyst, CLR Team Lead, CLR Specialist, CLR Consultant (Standards & Governance Team), CLR Manager
Benefits:
Great pay package, 401K, company sponsored retirement plan, educational assistance, performance based incentive pay, medical, dental and vision insurance, parental leave, caregiver time off....and more!
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This position has been classified as an Associated Person under NMIS guidelines and requires fingerprinting and completion of required form.
Required Certifications:
Non-Registered Fingerprinted - FINRA
Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$20.93
Pay Range - End:
$31.39
Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please click here for additional information relating to location-based pay structures.
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We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups