The Enterprise Compliance Differentiated Solutions Consultant is an individual contributor role responsible for supporting compliance strategies and practical business solutions for complex field practices. This role partners across Enterprise Compliance, supervision, and field stakeholders to analyze issues, support solution development, and promote consistent execution. The position contributes to effective collaboration through issue resolution support, information sharing, and participation in strategic compliance initiatives.
What You'll Do:
- Provide consultation and support on complex compliance and supervision topics, including researching issues, coordinating questions, and supporting timely resolution.
- Gather, organize, and communicate information needed to support a consistent cross-network office experience, including workflow improvements related to cross-territory challenges.
- Support the development and continuous improvement of compliance approaches by contributing insights related to business strategy, team dynamics, client focus, and operational effectiveness.
- Facilitate communication across compliance teams, business partners, and field stakeholders to support alignment on compliance priorities and risk considerations.
- Support the design and delivery of targeted training and guidance in response to data trends, industry changes, and evolving risks.
- Support core compliance initiatives, including annual training and attestation monitoring, contracting workflow processes, staff compensation processes, and transaction reviews.
- Contribute to process, policy, and operational improvements through close partnership with field and business stakeholders.
What You'll Bring to the Role:
- 3+ years of experience in financial services compliance, supervision, risk management, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of compliance regulations, supervision practices, and risk management processes.
- Understanding field structure, business operations, and stakeholder roles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify practical solutions to complex issues.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across functions.
- Ability to support compliance initiatives aligned with broader business objectives.
- Experience supporting training, guidance, or process documentation preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- FINRA Series 7 and Series 24 are required.
#LI-Hybrid
This position has been classified as a Registered Representative under NMIS guidelines and requires fingerprinting.Series 24 - FINRA, Series 7 - FINRA
Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$81,280.00
Pay Range - End:
$121,920.00
Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
Structure 110:
$89,440.00 USD - $134,160.00 USD
Structure 115:
$93,440.00 USD - $140,160.00 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.
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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
Skills Required
- 3+ years experience in financial services compliance, supervision, risk management, or related field
- Working knowledge of compliance regulations, supervision practices, and risk management processes
- Understanding of field structure, business operations, and stakeholder roles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication and ability to build cross-functional relationships
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced collaborative environment
- Ability to support compliance initiatives aligned with broader business objectives
- FINRA Series 7 license
- FINRA Series 24 license
- Registered Representative classification and fingerprinting (per NMIS guidelines)
- Experience supporting training, guidance, or process documentation
What the Team is Saying
Northwestern Mutual Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include both a 401(k) and a company‑funded Cash Balance plan, with age/service‑based credits and a noted additional contribution in a recent year—an uncommon pairing among large employers. This combination elevates long‑term financial security beyond typical single‑plan offerings.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, and vision alongside on‑site Mutual Health Centers, fitness centers or reimbursement, mental‑health support, and named condition‑management programs. This breadth indicates strong investment in preventive care, access, and overall wellbeing.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, caregiving leave, fertility benefits via specialized partners, and adoption/surrogacy assistance (with specified reimbursements) reflect robust family support. The scope of these programs suggests meaningful backing across diverse family‑building needs.
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What We Do
You’ll Like It Here At Northwestern Mutual, we believe that our lives and our work matter. And that doing what’s right is good for everyone. We follow through by designing tech that improves the community and cultivating creative ways to make finance accessible anywhere. These guiding principles have allowed our company to grow for more than 160 years. Here, you’ll be with a team who emphasizes integrity and prioritizes security to design experiences that better everyone. You’ll work in cross functional teams to create optimal solutions that are rooted in innovative strategy and thoughtful execution. And you’re provided development tools and opportunities to become a leader all with the support of a collaborative team. You’ll be surrounded in a culture that values innovation and works to always evolve to stay ahead of trends and client needs. We are intentional in seeking out team members who will challenge us. Our employees choose us for the career opportunities, commitment to philanthropy and desire to have a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients. You have career passions and goals. We have ambition and opportunity for you to grow your future in tech. Discover today: https://careers.northwesternmutual.com/
Why Work With Us
We invest in our people. We know careers are about choices, so we provide intentional opportunity. Here you can build creative ways to make finance accessible anywhere and revolutionize traditional processes. As a mutual company, our focus is our people — whether professional development or investments in the community.
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