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What you will do:
This role is accountable for administration of SEC-registered investment advisor. Build and maintain and maintain sub advised strategies for the NM Series Fund and sub-advised mutual funds that contemplate markets in which the products are most relevant, are designed to be competitive and financially sound, and are managed in coordination with a broad variety of departments across the company.
What you will do:

• Develop and present materials to support third party fund board of director briefings
• Oversight and management of sub-advisory relationships
• Principal executive officer of the Northwestern Mutual Series Fund
• Works closely with the MSA and NMSF Board of Directors, Chief Compliance Officer and other senior officers to recommend and implement regulations, policies, priorities and direction
• Oversees and supervises the implementation and ongoing operation of the NMSF Risk Management program and risk management efforts
• Treasurer of MSA, and responsible for MSA's financial activities, including accounting, budgeting, financial planning and financial control
• Own relationship with fund administrator, including partner selection, contract terms and on-going oversight
• Supporting committee structures that include service provider oversight, proxy voting, brokerage and trading activities, liquidity risk management, pricing functions, and others
• Oversee program application and promotion of sub advised mutual funds
• Interface with industry organizations and regulators
• Coordinate with Finance Department for services needed in the areas of revenue and expense management.
• Pricing and valuation oversight and coordination
• Work across the IPS, particularly the investment team, advisory product, and annuity team to understand the objectives of the Wealth Management offerings
• Annual investment advisory and sub-advisory contract renewal coordination
• Lead within Investment Advisor division by attracting and retaining high quality talent and fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and teamwork. Provide coaching and feedback, engage employees to strive for excellence, and grow future leaders.

Bring Your Best! What this role needs:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, finance, economics, or related field
• 10 or more years of experience in financial services with emphasis in securities products / advisory products / broker-dealer operations / investment adviser activities, etc.
• Obtain the licenses as required by the role
• Experience supporting registered investment advisors and 40 Act funds
• Experience coordinating board of director meetings and materials
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Wealth Management industry, including product, pricing, marketing, customer preferences, marketplace standards, investment advisor offering, future trends and servicing
• Demonstrated ability to analyze marketing, financial and consumer data and information to create, develop and implement workable solutions that meet customer needs and achieve financial targets
• Proven ability to anticipate future consequences and trends accurately
• Superior verbal and written communication skills with the ability to develop relationships and negotiate skillfully in difficult situations at all levels within the organization and with the external parties
• Ability to create and coordinate written materials to support marketing and investment commentary
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and effectively advise on strategic issues to senior management for action and results
• Ability to build strong external networks with people in the industry and/or profession
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams including assessing staffing needs, recruiting talent, and employee development
• Professional certification- CLU, ChFC, CFA, CFP, CPA or similar designation, MBA

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 job is not covered by the existing Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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