Summary: Plays an important role as the ambassador and champion for Northwestern Mutual's Advisor Value proposition. Expert at expressing the value of affiliation with Northwestern Mutual's leader led field system and partner with field leaders to ensure advisors optimize their affiliation with Northwestern Mutual by capitalizing on the support, products, practice platforms, and services available. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Partner with field leaders to establish an annual advisor growth and engagement plan for each network office to deliver successful career advisor performance outcomes. Integrate and align the annual local sales plan with the annual advisor growth and engagement plan. (Sales plan to be executed primarily through the sales enablement team). Partner with internal stakeholders and business owners (sales enablement, wealth, advisor solutions, marketing, etc.) to execute on various components of the growth and engagement plan. Ensure effective delivery of key enterprise change initiatives through Northwestern Mutual's leader-led model. Partner with field leaders to develop and improve local services/solutions/systems across the core dimensions of Local Advisor Experience. Provide managing partners and advisors with timely and relevant updates impacting the advisor experience. (i.e. grid, program fees, FBP, practice models, etc.) Progress field leader knowledge and infrastructure to support advisors throughout their career with Northwestern Mutual. (Advisor Solutions, Risk Product, Wealth, etc.) Identify key practices within assigned offices and assess for ongoing needs and risks. Serve as the primary point of contact for field leaders and their teams on items related to the advisor experience. Provide regular analysis of career advisor productivity results and make subsequent recommendations to improve performance. Respond to the unique needs of key firms to improve their experience and endear firms (and G2s) to Northwestern Mutual (Advisors being recruited away, external acquisitions, navigation of the policies and platforms, exception requests). Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with minimum 5 years of advanced field consulting / client management experience Deep understanding of the financial advisor experience and value proposition at Northwestern Mutual and expert at expressing the value of affiliation with Northwestern Mutual's leader led field system. Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to flex style based on the receiver/audience Organizational savvy with the ability to navigate the NM enterprise and align with key internal stakeholders Ability to influence without authority Strong acuity for the financial advisor business (internal and external) Strong change management skills with the ability to roll out, gain buy in and support new Knowledgeable about financial planning Knowledgeable about risk and wealth solutions in financial planning Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $118,960.00 Pay Range - End: $178,440.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: $130,880.00 USD - $196,320.00 USD Structure 115: $136,800.00 USD - $205,200.00 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. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. 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, Field Advocacy (NM) - Advanced, Adaptive Communication (NM) - Advanced, Emotional Intelligence (NM) - Advanced, Consulting (NM) - Advanced, Client Engagement & Influence (NM) - Advanced, Root Cause Analysis & Decision Quality (NM) - Advanced, Cross Functional Partnering & Planning (NM) - Intermediate, Prioritization (NM) - Advanced, Learning Agility & Critical Thinking (NM) - Advanced, Interpersonal Savvy (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 PandoLogic. Category:Sales,
05/17/2026
Full time
Summary: Plays an important role as the ambassador and champion for Northwestern Mutual's Advisor Value proposition. Expert at expressing the value of affiliation with Northwestern Mutual's leader led field system and partner with field leaders to ensure advisors optimize their affiliation with Northwestern Mutual by capitalizing on the support, products, practice platforms, and services available. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Partner with field leaders to establish an annual advisor growth and engagement plan for each network office to deliver successful career advisor performance outcomes. Integrate and align the annual local sales plan with the annual advisor growth and engagement plan. (Sales plan to be executed primarily through the sales enablement team). Partner with internal stakeholders and business owners (sales enablement, wealth, advisor solutions, marketing, etc.) to execute on various components of the growth and engagement plan. Ensure effective delivery of key enterprise change initiatives through Northwestern Mutual's leader-led model. Partner with field leaders to develop and improve local services/solutions/systems across the core dimensions of Local Advisor Experience. Provide managing partners and advisors with timely and relevant updates impacting the advisor experience. (i.e. grid, program fees, FBP, practice models, etc.) Progress field leader knowledge and infrastructure to support advisors throughout their career with Northwestern Mutual. (Advisor Solutions, Risk Product, Wealth, etc.) Identify key practices within assigned offices and assess for ongoing needs and risks. Serve as the primary point of contact for field leaders and their teams on items related to the advisor experience. Provide regular analysis of career advisor productivity results and make subsequent recommendations to improve performance. Respond to the unique needs of key firms to improve their experience and endear firms (and G2s) to Northwestern Mutual (Advisors being recruited away, external acquisitions, navigation of the policies and platforms, exception requests). Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with minimum 5 years of advanced field consulting / client management experience Deep understanding of the financial advisor experience and value proposition at Northwestern Mutual and expert at expressing the value of affiliation with Northwestern Mutual's leader led field system. Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to flex style based on the receiver/audience Organizational savvy with the ability to navigate the NM enterprise and align with key internal stakeholders Ability to influence without authority Strong acuity for the financial advisor business (internal and external) Strong change management skills with the ability to roll out, gain buy in and support new Knowledgeable about financial planning Knowledgeable about risk and wealth solutions in financial planning Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $118,960.00 Pay Range - End: $178,440.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: $130,880.00 USD - $196,320.00 USD Structure 115: $136,800.00 USD - $205,200.00 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. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. 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, Field Advocacy (NM) - Advanced, Adaptive Communication (NM) - Advanced, Emotional Intelligence (NM) - Advanced, Consulting (NM) - Advanced, Client Engagement & Influence (NM) - Advanced, Root Cause Analysis & Decision Quality (NM) - Advanced, Cross Functional Partnering & Planning (NM) - Intermediate, Prioritization (NM) - Advanced, Learning Agility & Critical Thinking (NM) - Advanced, Interpersonal Savvy (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 PandoLogic. Category:Sales,
Company Overview Northwestern Mutual is a FORTUNE 109 company with $41B in revenue that provides a wide range of financial services to free Americans from financial anxiety. As the leading provider of life insurance, we generate an impressive revenue of $40 billion and serve over 5 million customers. Role Summary In this role, you'll help shape the strategy and future of Claims across Life/Annuities, Disability Income, and Long-Term Care-partnering with product and operational leaders to deliver a consistent, high-quality experience that strengthens Northwestern Mutual's brand. You'll champion a culture of continuous improvement, translating assessments, and insights into measurable action while ensuring claims are administered in alignment with our philosophy and mission. You'll lead initiatives that elevate operational efficiency, service levels, and customer communications, while driving enterprise projects that anticipate industry trends and the evolving needs of policyowners and financial representatives. As a people leader, you'll develop and guide senior leaders, influence team structures and resourcing, and partner to build training and talent practices that help teams thrive. If you're energized by modernizing complex operations and making a visible impact on client experience at scale, this is your opportunity to lead meaningful change. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Develop comprehensive strategies and direct resources to achieve Department and Company field and client experience objectives across Claims. Ensure all claims are administered in accordance with the Company's claims philosophy and mission and that financial representatives and policyowners maintain a favorable view of Northwestern Mutual's brand and reputation. Partner with functional and FrontRunner leaders to advance Forge initiatives, aligning claims operations strategy with enterprise transformation efforts to accelerate capability building, drive execution of priority initiatives, and scale new ways of working. Partner with claims product line leaders to develop, implement, and monitor an aligned strategy across multiple claims operational divisions (Life/Annuities, DI, and LTC) Bring forward and align industry advancements and trends with NM strategy. Create a culture of high quality and continuous improvement across Claims through the process of assessment, evaluation, insight, action, implementation, and measurement. Develop, maintain, and enhance effective communications with policyholders, beneficiaries, and financial representatives regarding all aspects of administering claims. Communicate in writing and over the phone with insureds, beneficiaries, and financial representatives on claim service-related issues if necessary for escalated situations. Direct, develop, and provide guidance to Senior Directors, Assistant Directors, and Managers in all operational matters, including those relating to claims administration, talent management, budgeting, and staffing. Provide partnerships to other leaders for new employee training and ongoing training strategy and execution. Leverage relationships across departments to ensure that claims analysts are knowledgeable about all relevant products and product changes. Drive implementation of best practices for hiring, training, and retention across operational teams. Participate in company-wide projects and analyze impact of process and/or system changes on Claims, policyholders, beneficiaries, and financial representatives. Maintain peer and industry relationships and education on current and future state claims best practices and partner to incorporate innovation and industry best practices into the strategic direction of the company's claims operations. Qualifications : Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in business or related field. 10 or more years of progressively responsible management level experience to include leadership, customer service, and proven success directing and providing strategic leadership for multiple operations, diverse projects, and assignments. Solid understanding of insurance operations, Field relations, servicing functions, and insurance products. Understanding of business needs and claims processes in various business areas. Strong project leadership skills and strategy development. Strong leadership skills with proven experience leading others through change. Strategy implementation, setting direction, motivation, and driving for results. A continuous learner based on new environmental changes and impact to our claims paying philosophy. Strong negotiation skills and ability to think creatively to find solutions. Demonstrated superior written and verbal communication skills with ability to build rapport and gain acceptance at all levels with internal and external customers. Demonstrated ability to independently analyze and solve complex business problems. Strong skills and desire to develop direct reports and others. Demonstrated knowledge in process improvement, Lean, Continuous Learning and Improvement, or similar methodologies. Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $176,000.00 Pay Range - End: $264,000.00 This role is eligible for additional short-term and long-term incentive compensation. 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. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. 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 Information Gathering (NM) - Advanced, Attention to Detail (NM) - Advanced, Strategic Vision & Planning (NM) - Expert, Decision Making (NM) - Expert, Learning Agility & Critical Thinking (NM) - Expert, Data Application (NM) - Expert, Accountability (NM) - Expert, Adaptive Communication (NM) - Expert, Research Communication (NM) - Expert, Business Influence (NM) - Expert, Customer Centricity (NM) - Expert, Talent Development & Planning (NM) - Advanced, Insurance Acumen (NM) - Expert 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 PandoLogic. Category:Logistics,
05/17/2026
Full time
Company Overview Northwestern Mutual is a FORTUNE 109 company with $41B in revenue that provides a wide range of financial services to free Americans from financial anxiety. As the leading provider of life insurance, we generate an impressive revenue of $40 billion and serve over 5 million customers. Role Summary In this role, you'll help shape the strategy and future of Claims across Life/Annuities, Disability Income, and Long-Term Care-partnering with product and operational leaders to deliver a consistent, high-quality experience that strengthens Northwestern Mutual's brand. You'll champion a culture of continuous improvement, translating assessments, and insights into measurable action while ensuring claims are administered in alignment with our philosophy and mission. You'll lead initiatives that elevate operational efficiency, service levels, and customer communications, while driving enterprise projects that anticipate industry trends and the evolving needs of policyowners and financial representatives. As a people leader, you'll develop and guide senior leaders, influence team structures and resourcing, and partner to build training and talent practices that help teams thrive. If you're energized by modernizing complex operations and making a visible impact on client experience at scale, this is your opportunity to lead meaningful change. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Develop comprehensive strategies and direct resources to achieve Department and Company field and client experience objectives across Claims. Ensure all claims are administered in accordance with the Company's claims philosophy and mission and that financial representatives and policyowners maintain a favorable view of Northwestern Mutual's brand and reputation. Partner with functional and FrontRunner leaders to advance Forge initiatives, aligning claims operations strategy with enterprise transformation efforts to accelerate capability building, drive execution of priority initiatives, and scale new ways of working. Partner with claims product line leaders to develop, implement, and monitor an aligned strategy across multiple claims operational divisions (Life/Annuities, DI, and LTC) Bring forward and align industry advancements and trends with NM strategy. Create a culture of high quality and continuous improvement across Claims through the process of assessment, evaluation, insight, action, implementation, and measurement. Develop, maintain, and enhance effective communications with policyholders, beneficiaries, and financial representatives regarding all aspects of administering claims. Communicate in writing and over the phone with insureds, beneficiaries, and financial representatives on claim service-related issues if necessary for escalated situations. Direct, develop, and provide guidance to Senior Directors, Assistant Directors, and Managers in all operational matters, including those relating to claims administration, talent management, budgeting, and staffing. Provide partnerships to other leaders for new employee training and ongoing training strategy and execution. Leverage relationships across departments to ensure that claims analysts are knowledgeable about all relevant products and product changes. Drive implementation of best practices for hiring, training, and retention across operational teams. Participate in company-wide projects and analyze impact of process and/or system changes on Claims, policyholders, beneficiaries, and financial representatives. Maintain peer and industry relationships and education on current and future state claims best practices and partner to incorporate innovation and industry best practices into the strategic direction of the company's claims operations. Qualifications : Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in business or related field. 10 or more years of progressively responsible management level experience to include leadership, customer service, and proven success directing and providing strategic leadership for multiple operations, diverse projects, and assignments. Solid understanding of insurance operations, Field relations, servicing functions, and insurance products. Understanding of business needs and claims processes in various business areas. Strong project leadership skills and strategy development. Strong leadership skills with proven experience leading others through change. Strategy implementation, setting direction, motivation, and driving for results. A continuous learner based on new environmental changes and impact to our claims paying philosophy. Strong negotiation skills and ability to think creatively to find solutions. Demonstrated superior written and verbal communication skills with ability to build rapport and gain acceptance at all levels with internal and external customers. Demonstrated ability to independently analyze and solve complex business problems. Strong skills and desire to develop direct reports and others. Demonstrated knowledge in process improvement, Lean, Continuous Learning and Improvement, or similar methodologies. Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $176,000.00 Pay Range - End: $264,000.00 This role is eligible for additional short-term and long-term incentive compensation. 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. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. 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 Information Gathering (NM) - Advanced, Attention to Detail (NM) - Advanced, Strategic Vision & Planning (NM) - Expert, Decision Making (NM) - Expert, Learning Agility & Critical Thinking (NM) - Expert, Data Application (NM) - Expert, Accountability (NM) - Expert, Adaptive Communication (NM) - Expert, Research Communication (NM) - Expert, Business Influence (NM) - Expert, Customer Centricity (NM) - Expert, Talent Development & Planning (NM) - Advanced, Insurance Acumen (NM) - Expert 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 PandoLogic. Category:Logistics,
About the Job: The Assistant Director - Interim Supervision Support, within the Supervision division of Enterprise Compliance, will play a crucial role in co-leading the temporary support of Northwestern Mutual field network offices during times of reduced supervision capacity. This role is responsible for managing networking office support engagements, partnering with Managing Partners and home office partners to build strong supervision and compliance cultures, resolving complex and non-standard supervision issues, and developing others within this work. What You'll Do: Manage network office support engagements, including serving as the primary contact and relationship with office leadership and the lead field supervisor for offices, supported in execution by individuals in a second chair supervisor role within the interim support team Partner with and support Managing Partners in shaping strong supervision and compliance cultures within their offices, including influencing field leaders in supervision leadership as appropriate Work effectively with home office business partners at all levels of the organization as needed to support network offices optimally and share insights Represent the interim support program in appropriate forums, actively sharing insights on office culture, risks, challenges, and opportunities as the eyes and ears in network offices Resolve complex and non-standard supervision issues, communicating effectively to ensure alignment Act as a change agent when necessary, leading transformation, growth, and adoption and collaborating with other network office leaders as needed to advance outcomes Deliver closeout analysis and consultation to Managing Partners and home office partners at the conclusion of support engagements, identifying and sharing key takeaways, risks, and recommendations Identify and communicate insights and best practices across home office and field supervision teams Perform daily supervision tasks, including more complex and non-standard supervision work such as supervision plan management and documentation, supervision of higher complexity OBAs, handling of client complaints and contact, review of staff compensation proposals, etc. Execute proactive training as needed for Financial Representatives and staff on compliance, regulatory, or related topics Conduct onsite visits to network offices as appropriate during support engagements Elevate the consistency and quality of supervision by the interim support team through conducting proactive training and coaching, performing quality reviews and providing feedback, and developing others through shadowing opportunities What You'll Bring to the Role: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience FINRA Series 7, 9/10, and 63 registrations are required. FINRA Series 7, 24, 4, 53, and 63 may be considered in lieu of S7, 9/10, and 63. Active Life/Health licenses, or the ability to obtain within 3 months Significant experience as a leader in the supervision space and performing supervision duties, or in consulting to distribution leaders on compliance and supervision, ideally within the Northwestern Mutual system Strong communication skills and ability to handle highly sensitive communications and deliver feedback and difficult messages Proven ability to identify issues, trends, and potential sales practice concerns with the purpose of escalating or addressing them Profound decision-making skills, ability to use a mixture of analysis, experience, and judgement to assess risk, navigate ambiguity, and arrive at a conclusion or recommendation Orientation toward working independently and prioritizing work effectively with minimal guidance Strong leadership presence and proven ability to cultivate relationships, work effectively with people at all levels in an organization, and influence change with interpersonal savvy Approachable and skilled in listening, partnering, and advocating with empathy Financial services industry acumen; extensive working knowledge of standard industry and regulatory policies and procedures; and broad knowledge of Northwestern Mutual compliance systems, business models, and operational workflows Role may include up to 10-20% travel to network offices Role can be remote Skills You Have: Attention to Detail: Focuses on specific details to spot and correct errors in advance of them being found and surpass quality expectations. Performs work with thorough proofreading for presentation, content, accuracy, and overall quality. Attention to Detail: Focuses on specific details to spot and correct errors in advance of them being found and surpass quality expectations. Performs work with thorough proofreading for presentation, content, accuracy, and overall quality. Cross Functional Partnering & Planning: Facilitates collaboration, communication, coordination, and planning with individuals and teams from different functions within the organization, and who have different areas of expertise, to achieve common goals. Cross Functional Partnering & Planning: Facilitates collaboration, communication, coordination, and planning with individuals and teams from different functions within the organization, and who have different areas of expertise, to achieve common goals. Decision Making: Makes timely, data-driven decisions by understanding the probability of success, identifying risks, gathering business requirements, and developing value statements. Decision Making: Makes timely, data-driven decisions by understanding the probability of success, identifying risks, gathering business requirements, and developing value statements. Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates extensive knowledge of common practices, regulatory considerations, market trends and the competitive landscape within a particular industry / sector to better understand and address unique client requirements, challenges, and context. Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates extensive knowledge of common practices, regulatory considerations, market trends and the competitive landscape within a particular industry / sector to better understand and address unique client requirements, challenges, and context. Policy & Procedure: Analyzes current policies and procedures, identifies gaps or areas for improvement, and develops and implements new policies and procedures to address those gaps. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, as well as effectively communicates policies and procedures to employees and stakeholders. Understands the various components of a workflow, identifies bottlenecks, and implements improvements to increase productivity, reduce costs, and streamline operations. Policy & Procedure: Analyzes current policies and procedures, identifies gaps or areas for improvement, and develops and implements new policies and procedures to address those gaps. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, as well as effectively communicates policies and procedures to employees and stakeholders. Understands the various components of a workflow, identifies bottlenecks, and implements improvements to increase productivity, reduce costs, and streamline operations. Strategic Thinking: Uses critical thinking and knowledge of business demand to plan, design, prioritize and execute high impact initiatives and programs. Strategic Thinking: Uses critical thinking and knowledge of business demand to plan, design, prioritize and execute high impact initiatives and programs. 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: $108,160.00 Pay Range - End: $162,240.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: $118,960.00 USD - $178,440.00 USD Structure 115: $124,400.00 USD - $186,600.00 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. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. 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 Decision Making (NM) - Advanced, Risk Assessment & Identification (NM) - Advanced, Strategic Thinking (NM) - Advanced, Industry Knowledge (NM) - Advanced, Project Management (NM) - Advanced, Continuous Improvement (NM) - Advanced, Compliance Metrics, Monitoring & Reporting (NM) - Advanced, Policy & Procedure (NM) - Advanced, Attention to Detail (NM) - Advanced, Cross Functional Partnering & Planning (NM) - Advanced . click apply for full job details
05/16/2026
Full time
About the Job: The Assistant Director - Interim Supervision Support, within the Supervision division of Enterprise Compliance, will play a crucial role in co-leading the temporary support of Northwestern Mutual field network offices during times of reduced supervision capacity. This role is responsible for managing networking office support engagements, partnering with Managing Partners and home office partners to build strong supervision and compliance cultures, resolving complex and non-standard supervision issues, and developing others within this work. What You'll Do: Manage network office support engagements, including serving as the primary contact and relationship with office leadership and the lead field supervisor for offices, supported in execution by individuals in a second chair supervisor role within the interim support team Partner with and support Managing Partners in shaping strong supervision and compliance cultures within their offices, including influencing field leaders in supervision leadership as appropriate Work effectively with home office business partners at all levels of the organization as needed to support network offices optimally and share insights Represent the interim support program in appropriate forums, actively sharing insights on office culture, risks, challenges, and opportunities as the eyes and ears in network offices Resolve complex and non-standard supervision issues, communicating effectively to ensure alignment Act as a change agent when necessary, leading transformation, growth, and adoption and collaborating with other network office leaders as needed to advance outcomes Deliver closeout analysis and consultation to Managing Partners and home office partners at the conclusion of support engagements, identifying and sharing key takeaways, risks, and recommendations Identify and communicate insights and best practices across home office and field supervision teams Perform daily supervision tasks, including more complex and non-standard supervision work such as supervision plan management and documentation, supervision of higher complexity OBAs, handling of client complaints and contact, review of staff compensation proposals, etc. Execute proactive training as needed for Financial Representatives and staff on compliance, regulatory, or related topics Conduct onsite visits to network offices as appropriate during support engagements Elevate the consistency and quality of supervision by the interim support team through conducting proactive training and coaching, performing quality reviews and providing feedback, and developing others through shadowing opportunities What You'll Bring to the Role: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience FINRA Series 7, 9/10, and 63 registrations are required. FINRA Series 7, 24, 4, 53, and 63 may be considered in lieu of S7, 9/10, and 63. Active Life/Health licenses, or the ability to obtain within 3 months Significant experience as a leader in the supervision space and performing supervision duties, or in consulting to distribution leaders on compliance and supervision, ideally within the Northwestern Mutual system Strong communication skills and ability to handle highly sensitive communications and deliver feedback and difficult messages Proven ability to identify issues, trends, and potential sales practice concerns with the purpose of escalating or addressing them Profound decision-making skills, ability to use a mixture of analysis, experience, and judgement to assess risk, navigate ambiguity, and arrive at a conclusion or recommendation Orientation toward working independently and prioritizing work effectively with minimal guidance Strong leadership presence and proven ability to cultivate relationships, work effectively with people at all levels in an organization, and influence change with interpersonal savvy Approachable and skilled in listening, partnering, and advocating with empathy Financial services industry acumen; extensive working knowledge of standard industry and regulatory policies and procedures; and broad knowledge of Northwestern Mutual compliance systems, business models, and operational workflows Role may include up to 10-20% travel to network offices Role can be remote Skills You Have: Attention to Detail: Focuses on specific details to spot and correct errors in advance of them being found and surpass quality expectations. Performs work with thorough proofreading for presentation, content, accuracy, and overall quality. Attention to Detail: Focuses on specific details to spot and correct errors in advance of them being found and surpass quality expectations. Performs work with thorough proofreading for presentation, content, accuracy, and overall quality. Cross Functional Partnering & Planning: Facilitates collaboration, communication, coordination, and planning with individuals and teams from different functions within the organization, and who have different areas of expertise, to achieve common goals. Cross Functional Partnering & Planning: Facilitates collaboration, communication, coordination, and planning with individuals and teams from different functions within the organization, and who have different areas of expertise, to achieve common goals. Decision Making: Makes timely, data-driven decisions by understanding the probability of success, identifying risks, gathering business requirements, and developing value statements. Decision Making: Makes timely, data-driven decisions by understanding the probability of success, identifying risks, gathering business requirements, and developing value statements. Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates extensive knowledge of common practices, regulatory considerations, market trends and the competitive landscape within a particular industry / sector to better understand and address unique client requirements, challenges, and context. Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates extensive knowledge of common practices, regulatory considerations, market trends and the competitive landscape within a particular industry / sector to better understand and address unique client requirements, challenges, and context. Policy & Procedure: Analyzes current policies and procedures, identifies gaps or areas for improvement, and develops and implements new policies and procedures to address those gaps. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, as well as effectively communicates policies and procedures to employees and stakeholders. Understands the various components of a workflow, identifies bottlenecks, and implements improvements to increase productivity, reduce costs, and streamline operations. Policy & Procedure: Analyzes current policies and procedures, identifies gaps or areas for improvement, and develops and implements new policies and procedures to address those gaps. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, as well as effectively communicates policies and procedures to employees and stakeholders. Understands the various components of a workflow, identifies bottlenecks, and implements improvements to increase productivity, reduce costs, and streamline operations. Strategic Thinking: Uses critical thinking and knowledge of business demand to plan, design, prioritize and execute high impact initiatives and programs. Strategic Thinking: Uses critical thinking and knowledge of business demand to plan, design, prioritize and execute high impact initiatives and programs. 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: $108,160.00 Pay Range - End: $162,240.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: $118,960.00 USD - $178,440.00 USD Structure 115: $124,400.00 USD - $186,600.00 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. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. 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 Decision Making (NM) - Advanced, Risk Assessment & Identification (NM) - Advanced, Strategic Thinking (NM) - Advanced, Industry Knowledge (NM) - Advanced, Project Management (NM) - Advanced, Continuous Improvement (NM) - Advanced, Compliance Metrics, Monitoring & Reporting (NM) - Advanced, Policy & Procedure (NM) - Advanced, Attention to Detail (NM) - Advanced, Cross Functional Partnering & Planning (NM) - Advanced . click apply for full job details
About the Job As Assistant Director, Client Experience Strategy, the team collaborates with partners to shape client strategies that drive broader business impact, including articulating experience outcomes and identifying performance gaps. You will assess end-to-end client experience performance and conduct market, competitive, and consumer research to generate actionable insights and decision-ready recommendations for strategic prioritization. The role partners with business leaders, Enterprise Insights, Design, and execution teams to make strategic recommendations. You will sit at the intersection of client insights, strategy, experience research, and business planning & operations to bring our differentiated client experiences to life. We are looking for dedicated and driven strategists who have significant experience crafting enterprise-level strategies, synthesizing diverse insight sources into actionable recommendations, and crafting executive presentations. The ideal candidate has a proven ability to manage ambiguity with limited direction in a fast-paced environment and partner with senior leaders in a matrixed organization. Bonus if they have experience in financial services, experience strategy, or human-centered design. What You'll Do: Analyze client experience performance, identifying gaps/opportunities across E2E experience, within Journeys, and within Journey episodes for strategic prioritization Collaborate to shape and define client strategies to support broader business outcomes including but not limited to: experience outcome articulation, performance gaps, client segment focus and opportunities, etc. Conduct research and analyze data on market, competitors, and consumer trends to inform actionable insights, strategic hypotheses, and decision-ready recommendations Establish robust experience monitoring and measurement in partnership with Domains (business and execution partners); launch customer listening posts to track performance Use structured problem-solving to develop and drive recommendations; default to solving problems with a business-led approach and using data insights to formulate hypothesis statements Lead and/or partner experience research and concept tests (story boards, vignettes, Figmas) with partners, using human centered design methodologies to improve client or advisor outcomes Partner with cross-functional teams to translate strategy into execution, including establishing shared outcomes & OKRs and supporting prioritization discussions Conduct strategic planning across large portfolios of work; conduct portfolio analysis and prioritization to advise experience priorities and OKRs Prepare and deliver executive updates (incl. c-suite and Board materials), articulating insights and synthesizing complex ideas into crisp concepts and action plans Leverage expert management and organization to independently lead distinct bodies of work and/or projects, including anticipating business needs beyond immediate next steps and connecting the strategy to execution What You'll Bring to the Role: 6-8 years of progressive work experience, including: 3+ years strategy experience Prior experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or similar roles Bonus: 1+ years in experience strategy, service design/innovation, or journey management Bachelor's degree or higher Ability and willingness to self manage workstreams, drive outcomes with limited direction, and work in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines Demonstrate a proactive mindset and willingness to learn and adapt in ambiguity Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills; strong PowerPoint skills and proficiency in executive storytelling required Experience defining multidisciplinary strategies that apply structured problem solving and frameworks to drive business outcomes Demonstrated success conducting primary and secondary research and synthesizing insights to inform strategic decisions Ability to effectively lead, partner with, and optimally influence senior executives and other partners at all levels across a matrixed organization Bonus: Deep knowledge of advisor-led business models Experience in financial services Familiarity with human-centered design methodologies Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $118,960.00 Pay Range - End: $178,440.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: $130,880.00 USD - $196,320.00 USD Structure 115: $136,800.00 USD - $205,200.00 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. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. 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. 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 PandoLogic. Category:General, Location:Milwaukee, WI-53205
05/16/2026
Full time
About the Job As Assistant Director, Client Experience Strategy, the team collaborates with partners to shape client strategies that drive broader business impact, including articulating experience outcomes and identifying performance gaps. You will assess end-to-end client experience performance and conduct market, competitive, and consumer research to generate actionable insights and decision-ready recommendations for strategic prioritization. The role partners with business leaders, Enterprise Insights, Design, and execution teams to make strategic recommendations. You will sit at the intersection of client insights, strategy, experience research, and business planning & operations to bring our differentiated client experiences to life. We are looking for dedicated and driven strategists who have significant experience crafting enterprise-level strategies, synthesizing diverse insight sources into actionable recommendations, and crafting executive presentations. The ideal candidate has a proven ability to manage ambiguity with limited direction in a fast-paced environment and partner with senior leaders in a matrixed organization. Bonus if they have experience in financial services, experience strategy, or human-centered design. What You'll Do: Analyze client experience performance, identifying gaps/opportunities across E2E experience, within Journeys, and within Journey episodes for strategic prioritization Collaborate to shape and define client strategies to support broader business outcomes including but not limited to: experience outcome articulation, performance gaps, client segment focus and opportunities, etc. Conduct research and analyze data on market, competitors, and consumer trends to inform actionable insights, strategic hypotheses, and decision-ready recommendations Establish robust experience monitoring and measurement in partnership with Domains (business and execution partners); launch customer listening posts to track performance Use structured problem-solving to develop and drive recommendations; default to solving problems with a business-led approach and using data insights to formulate hypothesis statements Lead and/or partner experience research and concept tests (story boards, vignettes, Figmas) with partners, using human centered design methodologies to improve client or advisor outcomes Partner with cross-functional teams to translate strategy into execution, including establishing shared outcomes & OKRs and supporting prioritization discussions Conduct strategic planning across large portfolios of work; conduct portfolio analysis and prioritization to advise experience priorities and OKRs Prepare and deliver executive updates (incl. c-suite and Board materials), articulating insights and synthesizing complex ideas into crisp concepts and action plans Leverage expert management and organization to independently lead distinct bodies of work and/or projects, including anticipating business needs beyond immediate next steps and connecting the strategy to execution What You'll Bring to the Role: 6-8 years of progressive work experience, including: 3+ years strategy experience Prior experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or similar roles Bonus: 1+ years in experience strategy, service design/innovation, or journey management Bachelor's degree or higher Ability and willingness to self manage workstreams, drive outcomes with limited direction, and work in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines Demonstrate a proactive mindset and willingness to learn and adapt in ambiguity Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills; strong PowerPoint skills and proficiency in executive storytelling required Experience defining multidisciplinary strategies that apply structured problem solving and frameworks to drive business outcomes Demonstrated success conducting primary and secondary research and synthesizing insights to inform strategic decisions Ability to effectively lead, partner with, and optimally influence senior executives and other partners at all levels across a matrixed organization Bonus: Deep knowledge of advisor-led business models Experience in financial services Familiarity with human-centered design methodologies Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $118,960.00 Pay Range - End: $178,440.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: $130,880.00 USD - $196,320.00 USD Structure 115: $136,800.00 USD - $205,200.00 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. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. 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. 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 PandoLogic. Category:General, Location:Milwaukee, WI-53205
About The Job Responsible for executing and socializing the overall Planning strategy for NM. Leads the communications, change frameworks and adoption operating models for all new planning efforts and positioning of digital planning initiatives following an intentional release management approach. Articulates the case for change and key messaging across the network offices, advisors as well as enterprise partners as part of a repeatable change framework, connecting all efforts back to the long-term planning strategy. This role will partner with Northwestern Mutual's Change Management Office acting a business partner for that change. This role works cross functionally connecting with leaders of other enterprise initiatives to identify and monitor any impacts. It will also ensure all impacts are understood and all are aligned with the overall vision and strategy. What You'll Do Leads a team of change and adoption consultants who engage across planning and client experience initiatives. Aid the continual adoption of planning strategies, thought leadership and digital tools in networks offices who may be at different places in their planning engagement. Socialize change impacts and stakeholder groups on key planning initiatives and communication plans Work cross-functionally with enterprise partners to bring clarity and resolutions to issues through pilot feedback and more Coordinate the development of materials and approaches to support building advocacy in the field Coordinate event and influencer plans to align with overall communications strategy Partner and collaborate with enterprise change management areas to stay aligned with and help influence the overall enterprise change management approach. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in business or related field; or related work experience beyond the minimum required. Change management or communications background preferred. Ten or more years of experience/knowledge of business strategy/operations/processes Experience creating and implementing change management frameworks, methodologies and tools Experience managing large-scale organizational change efforts Strong planning skills, with ability to coordinate across a large team of subject matter experts Experience leading and managing a team Business acumen and understanding of organizational issues Ability to influence others, challenge the status quo, shift thinking and move toward a common, enterprise vision Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships among leaders in the Home Office and Field and think strategically Familiarity with project management approaches, tools and project phases Strong communications and presentation skills Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $160,000.00 Pay Range - End: $240,000.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: $176,000.00 USD - $264,000.00 USD Structure 115: $184,000.00 USD - $276,000.00 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. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. 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. 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 PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
05/16/2026
Full time
About The Job Responsible for executing and socializing the overall Planning strategy for NM. Leads the communications, change frameworks and adoption operating models for all new planning efforts and positioning of digital planning initiatives following an intentional release management approach. Articulates the case for change and key messaging across the network offices, advisors as well as enterprise partners as part of a repeatable change framework, connecting all efforts back to the long-term planning strategy. This role will partner with Northwestern Mutual's Change Management Office acting a business partner for that change. This role works cross functionally connecting with leaders of other enterprise initiatives to identify and monitor any impacts. It will also ensure all impacts are understood and all are aligned with the overall vision and strategy. What You'll Do Leads a team of change and adoption consultants who engage across planning and client experience initiatives. Aid the continual adoption of planning strategies, thought leadership and digital tools in networks offices who may be at different places in their planning engagement. Socialize change impacts and stakeholder groups on key planning initiatives and communication plans Work cross-functionally with enterprise partners to bring clarity and resolutions to issues through pilot feedback and more Coordinate the development of materials and approaches to support building advocacy in the field Coordinate event and influencer plans to align with overall communications strategy Partner and collaborate with enterprise change management areas to stay aligned with and help influence the overall enterprise change management approach. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in business or related field; or related work experience beyond the minimum required. Change management or communications background preferred. Ten or more years of experience/knowledge of business strategy/operations/processes Experience creating and implementing change management frameworks, methodologies and tools Experience managing large-scale organizational change efforts Strong planning skills, with ability to coordinate across a large team of subject matter experts Experience leading and managing a team Business acumen and understanding of organizational issues Ability to influence others, challenge the status quo, shift thinking and move toward a common, enterprise vision Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships among leaders in the Home Office and Field and think strategically Familiarity with project management approaches, tools and project phases Strong communications and presentation skills Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $160,000.00 Pay Range - End: $240,000.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: $176,000.00 USD - $264,000.00 USD Structure 115: $184,000.00 USD - $276,000.00 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. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. 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. 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 PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Summary: The role of the EPG Strategic Growth Partner - Talent Acquisition is to expand the firm's executive leadership presence through the appointment and development of Chief Recruitment Officer and Internship Development Officer. This role provides counsel to high-level leaders responsible for attracting internship and career-changer talent to create scalable and sustainable best practices to support recruiting. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Build and Execute on a Chief Recruitment Officer strategy to lead a team of talent multipliers to deliver 100% of the firm's contract and Class of Premium Goal •Facilitate Recruiter Study Group with MP/CDO/CRO •Meet monthly with MD + Lead Recruiter to strengthen the Recruiter/D relationship + increase recruiter retention & productivity •Assist in assessing new talent for lead recruiter roles and co-create recruiter on-boarding plans •Track and coach toward Home Office Recruiter of the Year Recognition •Collaborate with marketing team to brand the full-time career opportunity •Audit, upgrade and enhance on-boarding, contracting and licensing systems and processes to increase accept to contract ratio Build and Execute on an Internship Development Officer strategy to deliver a consistent and predictable output of conversion talent •Facilitate Recruiter Study Group with MP/CDO/CRO/IDO •Meet monthly with MD + Lead Recruiter to strengthen the Recruiter/D relationship + increase recruiter retention & productivity •Collaborate with marketing team to brand the internship opportunity on campus and in the community •Assist in assessing new talent for lead recruiter roles and co-create recruiter on-boarding plans EPG & Performance Team •Uplevel and evolve EPG and Performance Team mindset, philosophies, methods and processes within the CRO realm to remain on the leading edge of the system and drive intern and full-time contracts •Influence the entirety of the field through strategic sharing of tools to drive system-wide performance measures Leverage CRO playbook to enshrine strategies and tactics that drive record-setting performance and grow AIM Results •100% Goal Achievement/Increase of Intern Contracts •100% Goal Achievement/Increase of Full-Time Contracts •100% Goal Achievement/Increase of LOS 0 FYC Qualifications: Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible work experience emphasizing decision making, finance, consultation, influence, and communication. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to critically and logically evaluates costs, risks and benefits of alternatives before coming to a solution. Demonstrated ability to anticipate and respond quickly and creatively to change and shifting, sometimes competing, priorities. Comfort operating through risk and uncertainty in a high- volume work environment. Regular travel, 25% or more to client sites/field locations. Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $160,000.00 Pay Range - End: $240,000.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: $176,000.00 USD - $264,000.00 USD Structure 115: $184,000.00 USD - $276,000.00 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. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. 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. 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 PandoLogic. Category:Human Resources,
05/16/2026
Full time
Summary: The role of the EPG Strategic Growth Partner - Talent Acquisition is to expand the firm's executive leadership presence through the appointment and development of Chief Recruitment Officer and Internship Development Officer. This role provides counsel to high-level leaders responsible for attracting internship and career-changer talent to create scalable and sustainable best practices to support recruiting. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Build and Execute on a Chief Recruitment Officer strategy to lead a team of talent multipliers to deliver 100% of the firm's contract and Class of Premium Goal •Facilitate Recruiter Study Group with MP/CDO/CRO •Meet monthly with MD + Lead Recruiter to strengthen the Recruiter/D relationship + increase recruiter retention & productivity •Assist in assessing new talent for lead recruiter roles and co-create recruiter on-boarding plans •Track and coach toward Home Office Recruiter of the Year Recognition •Collaborate with marketing team to brand the full-time career opportunity •Audit, upgrade and enhance on-boarding, contracting and licensing systems and processes to increase accept to contract ratio Build and Execute on an Internship Development Officer strategy to deliver a consistent and predictable output of conversion talent •Facilitate Recruiter Study Group with MP/CDO/CRO/IDO •Meet monthly with MD + Lead Recruiter to strengthen the Recruiter/D relationship + increase recruiter retention & productivity •Collaborate with marketing team to brand the internship opportunity on campus and in the community •Assist in assessing new talent for lead recruiter roles and co-create recruiter on-boarding plans EPG & Performance Team •Uplevel and evolve EPG and Performance Team mindset, philosophies, methods and processes within the CRO realm to remain on the leading edge of the system and drive intern and full-time contracts •Influence the entirety of the field through strategic sharing of tools to drive system-wide performance measures Leverage CRO playbook to enshrine strategies and tactics that drive record-setting performance and grow AIM Results •100% Goal Achievement/Increase of Intern Contracts •100% Goal Achievement/Increase of Full-Time Contracts •100% Goal Achievement/Increase of LOS 0 FYC Qualifications: Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible work experience emphasizing decision making, finance, consultation, influence, and communication. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to critically and logically evaluates costs, risks and benefits of alternatives before coming to a solution. Demonstrated ability to anticipate and respond quickly and creatively to change and shifting, sometimes competing, priorities. Comfort operating through risk and uncertainty in a high- volume work environment. Regular travel, 25% or more to client sites/field locations. Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $160,000.00 Pay Range - End: $240,000.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: $176,000.00 USD - $264,000.00 USD Structure 115: $184,000.00 USD - $276,000.00 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. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. 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. 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 PandoLogic. Category:Human Resources,
