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Northwestern Mutual Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10/21/2025
Full time
About the Job Partners with Executive Leadership Team member and Vice Presidents in the development of organizational/HR strategies to deliver business results related to long term, strategic and high priority HR topics. Serves as subject matter expert and advisor to ELT member and department Vice Presidents. Works collaboratively across the HR department to ensure all aspects of HR are delivered effectively to the business. Provides leadership and direction of the HR department as member of the HRLT. What You'll Do Align priorities and work for the ELT member and/or function. Oversee/coordinate the strategic work for the ELT member. Manage the HR Leads in the function being supported. Bring the business/department issues to the HR Department. Member of the HRLT who will help lead the HR Department. Lead complex programs across the organization. Partner with Business Leadership Teams in the development of org/HR strategies to deliver business results to the departments of org designs, talent management, DI, and leadership development. Strategic consultation to the EO/DH and their leadership teams on the people side of the business. Ensure alignment between the corporate HR strategy and the business strategy to build their employee capabilities to meet business objectives. Provide two-way feedback on business needs to the COE's and the rest of the HR organization. Trusted Business Advisor to Department Leadership Team, Transition Planning, Mentoring, Team Building, Performance Management approach, Succession Planning, etc. Partner with HR Consultants in the day-to-day HR support and effective delivery of HR programs and processes. Ensure business leaders engage HR Consultants into work for the function/department. Engage and consult on escalated issues or issues impacting the department head (political impacts or precedent-setting). Areas of leadership will include: talent acquisition strategy, diversity and inclusion initiatives, organizational design, talent Review and talent management, workforce planning, engagement initiatives (Gallup etc.), change management. Serve as a liaison to corporate HR and for HR initiatives and represents the business perspective on HR design or policy discussions. What You'll Bring to the Role 10 years of human resources experience including a Bachelor's degree in HR or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible work experience. Masters Degree preferred. Experience in workforce planning, change management, organizational design, talent management, performance management and strategic and operational planning. Strong business acumen and ability to contribute to the business strategy. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with business leaders to develop, implement and sustain HR programs that enable the achievement of business goals. Excellent consultative, interpersonal/influencing skills, including the ability to build rapport, coach and influence at all levels of the organization. Strong problem solving, facilitation and analytical skills. Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $123,480.00 Pay Range - End: $229,320.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: 220 - Structure 110: 135,800.00 USD - 252,200.00 USD 220 - Structure 115: 142,030.00 USD - 263,770.00 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,
Northwestern Mutual Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10/21/2025
Full time
The Field Growth & Engagement (FGE) Partner supports field leaders with the knowledge, confidence, tools, and resources to elevate the Advisor Platform within Network Offices. In addition to supporting field leaders, the FGE Partner consults directly with career advisors, serves as a value-added extension of home office resources, and helps network and district offices fully leverage existing tools and strategies to help drive consistency across the advisor experience. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Provides field leaders and their partners with regular performance insights to drive productivity. Helps leaders create strong engagement cultures through advisor segmentation, cadence of connection, and touchpoint planning. Partners with Field Leadership to optimize local investments in advisor support. Ensure leaders integrate enterprise resources effectively. Partners with leadership to continue making Northwestern Mutual the best place to build, grow, and transition an advisor's practice. Identifies and addresses early warning signs of disengagement or competitive vulnerability and provides proactive recommendations. Consults with career advisors on practice growth strategies - such as practice models and business planning 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. Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to flex style based on the audience Ability to influence without authority Strong acuity for the financial advisor business Knowledgeable about financial planning, risk and wealth solutions in financial planning Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $102,060.00 Pay Range - End: $189,540.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: 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:Technology,
Northwestern Mutual Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10/21/2025
Full time
Summary Leads large, complex change management efforts. Focuses on the people side of change and influencing behavior, including efforts with significant people, processes, technology, culture, and/or behavior implications, to realize business outcomes and benefits. Architects integrated change strategies to optimize the change experience across large stakeholder groups. Partners with business leaders to ensure change strategies align with the business strategy and vision. Oversees implementation of change execution strategies in coordination with leaders, stakeholders, sponsors, and project teams. Ensures change plans and strategies achieve their objectives and benefits. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Applies NM change methodology and process to deliver the people side of change that is required to achieve our desired business outcomes. Identify potential people-related risks and anticipated points of resistance and develop and recommend specific plans to mitigate or address the concerns. Provide insight to project and senior leaders about the potential impact of decisions on the effectiveness of overall change strategy. Develop and implement integrated change strategies that promote adoption and optimize business benefits across a broad portfolio of change initiatives that impact one or more large stakeholder groups. Ensure coordinated delivery to optimize the change experience for affected stakeholder groups. Manage and influence potential impact of changes to people, process, technology, organization, and culture. Partner with business leadership across multiple departments and functions to design planning and program delivery approaches that promote user centric business solutions and ensure change strategies align with the business strategy and vision. Create and build efficient change management structures that support an integrated delivery approach and provide direction and oversight to one or more change teams to ensure predictable execution and realization of benefits. Influence business sponsors and change teams to create integrated deployment strategies and plans. Educate, influence, align, and coach senior business leaders and project teams to create and implement effective change strategies and plans. Influence change execution strategy and approach. In partnership with the enterprise change COE, be an active member of the change community to advance change competencies of the company. Adopt, integrate, and promote common NM enterprise-wide change process, methodology and language. Create, recommend, and implement measurement systems for change success, e.g., quality of user experience, adoption, utilization, performance standards, etc. Promote and advocate for the practice of organization change management throughout the enterprise, including seeking and applying external perspective and benchmarking change practices. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Communication, or a related field. Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 4 years' experience leading large change management efforts. Specialized understanding of how people go through change and the change process. Experience and knowledge of change management principles and methodologies. Familiarity with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle. Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization and influence others, including executive leadership, toward a common vision. Strategic and organizational agility, with complex consulting experience. Ability to lead in new and ambiguous situations. Must be a team player and able to work with and through others. Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal. Excellent active listening, root cause identification and interpersonal skills Hybrid in Milwaukee Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $92,750.00 Pay Range - End: $172,250.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: 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:Marketing & Biz Dev,
Northwestern Mutual Franklin, Wisconsin
10/21/2025
Full time
This role operates on a 3-day in-office and 2-day remote schedule. This role also offers a relocation packag e- US-based applicants only. Summary: Responsible and accountable for defining and implementing an overall service and support vision for both brokerage (NMIS) and advisory (WMC) business. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Provide representation and advocacy for Account onboarding, transfers, Account updates and features, Top Advisors, Brokerage Services, and Advisory Services in cross-departmental project teams focusing on compliance, supervision, regulatory issues, marketing and sales strategies, cross-selling, and financial security planning. Work across all Wealth Management product lines (Advisory, Brokerage Qualified Plans) and across both product development and product competition/positioning to achieve the objectives of Investment Client Services (ICS). Work closely with members of the field force to provide a competitive experience in relation to service, account opening, transfers, account updates, and rep reassignments. Involves close interaction with Wealth Business and Field Committees. Will participate in the development and operational execution/vision of new features with Pershing, including account opening, transfers, and account updates. Responsible for the execution of account opening, updates, transfers, features, and ongoing support Responsible for the review, enforcement, and adherence to rules, laws, and regulations as they apply to account opening, updates, transfers, and customer interactions. Effectively plan, manage, staff, and direct the implementation of special departmental and cross-departmental projects. Lead within the Investment Client Services (ICS) 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. Partners with key home office divisions/departments to drive improvements that address opportunities in the integration of investment products into a company-wide approach focused on meeting field and customer needs. Leads large and complex efforts with key partners to develop new or enhance existing products and features, including developing the strategy for project execution, working with project management, technical, compensation, investment, and regulatory experts in an ongoing effort to offer competitive investment products. Accountable for managing business decisions that impact scope, risk, business value, schedule, and budget. Participate in department-wide prioritization process. Accountable for partnering across the home office on regulatory issues impacting assigned products. Ensure products, programs, and processes appropriately address compliance concerns. Manages a team of people leaders and is responsible for their growth and development. Proactively review and plan resource needs. Participate as a representative and voting member for oversight and regulatory committees across NMIS and WMC. Responsible for review, interpretation, and adherence to rules, laws, and regulations as they apply to investment operations. Liaison for regulatory audits, internal audits, and legal requests. Key representative for BCP plans for Investment Client Services (ICS). Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: College degree (advanced degree preferred). Demonstrated understanding of the Wealth Management industry, especially in the areas of product, pricing, marketing, customer preferences, marketplace standards, broker-dealer offerings, future trends, and servicing. Demonstrated project management ability and a high level of knowledge regarding advisory and brokerage products. Experience in managing external business relationships with proven results. 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. Strong written and oral skills. Experience in interacting with the field force. People management experience with proven leadership and decision-making skills. FINRA Series 7 and 24 are a must . 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: $149,380.00 Pay Range - End: $277,420.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: 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:Finance,
Northwestern Mutual Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10/20/2025
Full time
Summary: As the Assistant Director - Field Policy, you will support the administration, evolution, and maintenance of our Field Policies. You will serve as an escalation point, lead technical resource, and advisor to the Field Function and the broader field. Key responsibilities include: Subject Matter Expert: Acting as a subject matter expert on distribution policy, addressing related matters and independently resolving inquiries. Consultation: Providing primary consultation on field policies for issues across the enterprise, offering guidance to home office stakeholders, field leaders, financial representatives, and their teams on unique and unprecedented policy issues. Project Leadership: Leading project or program management efforts related to Field Policy to identify gaps, best practices, and proactive solutions to business challenges. This role requires comfort in navigating ambiguous environments, strong consultation skills, decisiveness, the ability to manage initiatives, and the ability to take a proactive approach to enhancing field policy administration. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Support the development and revision of field policies in collaboration with cross-functional partners. Work closely with enterprise partners to build alignment on escalations and lead the development and implementation of recommended solutions. You will serve as the escalation lead for complex, sensitive, and non-standard field policy-related matters. Lead or participate in departmental business and/or enterprise projects as required. As a registered securities principal, oversee the work of non-registered staff members. Demonstrate broad decision-making and problem-solving latitude, creativity, and accountability to address non-standard situations, promote adherence to and apply policies, and grant approval in non-standard scenarios to Company and NMIS policy. Provide counsel and recommendations to field management, Field Performance teams, and business leaders on escalated issues. Support the development and/or improvement, implementation and oversight of new processes or enhancements to existing processes to address changes in our business direction or regulatory requirements. Qualifications: Series 7, Series 24 strongly preferred (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire) Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of professional experience in the insurance industry with risk and investment products and additional experiences in the areas of broker-dealer supervision, law, or compliance. Demonstrated ability in independent and collaborative problem solving, critical thinking and assessment skills, navigating ambiguity, influencing without authority, project management, implementation, and decision-making. In-depth knowledge of the culture and structure of the Company and its field force as well as experience working directly with the field. Superior oral and written communication skills. Experience delivering difficult messages and working to consensus across departments and interests. Proven ability to build rapport and exercise tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness in dealing with external and internal customers. Cultural competence, interpersonal savvy and emotional intelligence are a must. Ability to lead projects across department lines and negotiate/influencing others. Comfortable working in an ever-changing environment, with an ability to identify key issues, prioritize their impact, provide recommendations and implement timely solutions. 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: $92,750.00 Pay Range - End: $172,250.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: 205 - Structure 110: 102,060.00 USD - 189,540.00 USD 205 - Structure 115: 106,680.00 USD - 198,120.00 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:Finance,
Northwestern Mutual Franklin, Wisconsin
10/18/2025
Full time
This position works to support Northwestern Mutual's top 250 Wealth Advisors. Team members partner closely with those specific advisors and their staff to deliver exceptional investment operational support including, but not limited to, Advisory services support, trading services, Asset Movement support, as well as multiple other facets of operational investment support. While working to solve for the field and the client, team members develop and cultivate strong relationships with the advisors and their staff as their direct point of contact for escalation management & problem solving. This position has been classified as an Access Person, which will require the reporting of your personal securities transactions. This position has been classified as an Associated Person under NMIS guidelines and requires fingerprinting and completion of required forms. FINRA non-registered fingerprinted person WMC access person Primary Duties & Responsibilities Resolves a variety of investment operations inquiries and escalations from home office leaders, field staff or other team members. Uses industry knowledge and analytical skills to resolve problems. Researches and responds to client issues including but is not limited to placing trades, assisting clients with system access and navigation, assisting clients with account maintenance and inquiries, discussing the latest market trends responding to research requests and providing investment education to our clients. Provides ongoing home office supervision/oversight function of investment advisory accounts to ensure supervisory integrity and compliance to ensure core fiduciary responsibilities are being met. Promotes client retention and identifies opportunities to build existing relationships through timely and accurate operational processing and service quality. Establishes and maintains strong relationships with customers and team members while providing quality service and support. Works with other specialists, consultants and managers to handle the day-to-day monitoring of the area including managing service levels for the call center and daily processing work. Developing ability to direct and coordinate the team's service activities and identifying changing service demands. Assists team members as they work through complex case work or items beyond their knowledge base. Prioritizes and organizes responsibilities and uses appropriate resources within and outside of immediate work area. Collaborates with internal customers and cross-functional teams to resolve problems as needed. May review work of office staff team members to ensure quality and accuracy. May contribute input into performance evaluation process. Participates in and may lead process improvement, product introduction, or system enhancement across the division. Participates in system testing and system maintenance that requires operational expertise. Keeps informed of developments in the industry and anticipates information needed by others and is responsible for communicating change. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or equivalent industry experience. Broad professional knowledge of the investment industry gained through a minimum of three years in an investment service or operations capacity. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills Experience with building and cultivating relationships with advisors and field teams Demonstrated analytical skills and confidence to make judgments and decisions involving ambiguity Strong interpersonal and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to positively influence and work cooperatively with employees at all levels Demonstrated ability to proactively react to change Self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal guidance or direction Strong technical knowledge of the operational aspects related to brokerage and advisory services/products. Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge across complex business areas and manage projects in a cross functional environment. Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to learn new business concepts and procedures. Depending on the specific job responsibilities assigned, this position could either require a minimum of a FINRA Series 6 or FINRA Series 7. 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: $48,580.00 Pay Range - End: $90,220.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: 165 - Structure 110 (Exempt): 53,410.00 USD - 99,190.00 USD 165 - Structure 115 (Exempt): 55,860.00 USD - 103,740.00 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:Customer Service,
Northwestern Mutual Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10/18/2025
Full time
In this role, define industry-leading, multi-year strategies for achieving Northwestern Mutual's Field Experience (FX) strategic vision, lead key components of strategic planning and spearhead alignment across FX teams for key focus areas. Partner with senior leaders in the enterprise (field function, marketing, sales enablement, service and operations, measurement and analysis, etc.) to help make strategic recommendations for large investments and with significant impact on the field experience to drive the Company's multi-year strategy and outcomes. This role leads at the intersection of operational insights, experience design, and project planning to help us strategize and plan for a cohesive, efficient field experience strategy. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Lead strategic initiatives including strategy development, socialization (leadership buy-in), and activation to accelerate achievement of our FX strategy aspiration Shape FX strategy direction by bringing an outside-in perspective through focus groups, competitive analysis, and external advisory councils Identify gaps between long term targets and strategic portfolio and provide recommendations to address gaps Deliver FX strategies and strategic roadmaps by spearheading strategic planning discussions including identifying outcomes and facilitating cross-functional planning workshops Identify internal insights across leadership advisory teams, user insights, and research (e.g., megatrends) and translate insights into actionable FX strategies; bring strategic insights to the forefront of discussion in coordination with Design user insights and Strategy & Integration teams Foster collaboration within the strategy function to support the ecosystem by promoting shared outcomes and identifying connections across the enterprise, client and field ecosystem; be the leading example of what 'good' looks like for our FX ecosystem Deepen partnerships with key enterprise functions through identifying shared outcomes, spearheading leadership communications and buy-in, and ongoing stakeholder management Develop presentations to synthesize our recommendations for executives, including the SLT, BOT and functional leadership teams Establish and continuously refresh end-to-end shared Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for the FX function in partnership with senior FX leaders to provide transparency into progress; partner with dashboard team to define business drivers for ongoing measurement of OKRs Coach and mentor team members to build out the best team to shape our near and long-term FX strategy aspiration What this role needs 5-10 years of experience in enterprise-level corporate strategy or strategy management consulting, creating strategies for the broader organization. Financial services experience. Preferred: Financial planning, wealth and asset management, and/or insurance experience. A robust analytical skill set, curiosity to learn, and a penchant to think about the art of the possible A team player who's also an independent thinker who can drive consensus and decision across a multifunctional team Must be deadline driven, organized and able to multi-task Exceptional senior leadership communication skills, including verbal, written and presentation skills; strong PowerPoint skills required; familiarity with writing executive memos. Executive and peer relationship building and stakeholdering Exceptional people management skills; ability to lead a small team with clear goals, coach strategic skillsets, and build positive team culture Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $123,480.00 Pay Range - End: $229,320.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: 220 - Structure 110: 135,800.00 USD - 252,200.00 USD 220 - Structure 115: 142,030.00 USD - 263,770.00 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
Northwestern Mutual Franklin, Wisconsin
10/18/2025
Full time
Life Insurance Signature / Authority Limits $5M Signature / $7.5M Authority PLEASE NOTE: ONLY APPLICANTS WITH INDIVIDUAL LIFE UNDERWRITING EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE. Job Summary Builds relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners. Develops the skills necessary to successfully underwrite Life, Disability, and/or Long-term Care insurance policies in an inclusive and fast-paced environment ensuring all quality, service and production goals are met. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Field & Client Experience. Responsible for credible and effective relations and communication with field and customer to include responding to case appeals/inquiries and assists with placing business. Provides guidance and assistance to the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and Financial Representatives regarding case underwriting and risk appraisal. Responsible for prescreen inquiries. Underwriting Responsible for the analysis and appraisal of a broad range of insurance applications; approves, classifies, or declines applications for various ages and policy amounts with occasional guidance, as needed. Uses advanced UW knowledge and expertise to provide the appropriate level of underwriting skill and mentoring to UWs . Uses advanced skills to review applications and adheres to underwriting standards. Solves complex problems and escalations. Advanced level of experience with NM product types and changes Models change agility while maintaining mortality and morbidity expectations. Demonstrates continuous learning through the early adoption of new ways of underwriting. Proficient with Reinsurance programs and able to determine where to best place a case. Underwrites applications, maintaining industry-leading mortality and morbidity giving the best possible offer that can be made. Provides active case and requirement management and provides customized service with guidance. Demonstrates advanced ability to communicate & negotiate with Field Partners to explain modified or declined decisions & assist in policy placement. Provides advanced financial, medical, and lay underwriting assessments and offers innovative solutions to keep Northwestern Mutual as the choice of our customers. Actively utilizes the most effective means to obtain the necessary information, including Internet searches, direct contact with the insured, and communication with third party advisors (Accountants, Attorneys, etc.) Collaborates with medical directors and technical staff. Responsible for adherence to procedures and regulatory processes . Understands and meets all quality, service, and production goals . Partners with Underwriting Support for case management. Cross-Functional leadership. Subject matter expert in product process w/collaboration w/functional partners and participates in projects and department initiatives. Collaborates and designs P3 curriculum with L&D/Tech Team . Qualifications A bachelor's degree preferred or demonstrated consistent success in prior Underwriting role as evidence by satisfactory case management and quality review. Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience. Analytical skills with an established record to make independent decisions on complex cases and apply sound judgment in the application of rules. Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information, exercise tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness. Proficient in computer skills and using various software packages. Ability to work accurately while maintaining speed and flexibility in a team and independent production environment. A high degree of organization and the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines. Demonstrated strong leadership skills and a high degree of self-motivation and initiative to lead projects or committees. Displays agility to manage multiple tasks and adapt in a changing work environment. or LI-Hybrid Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $76,650.00 Pay Range - End: $142,350.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: 195 - Structure 110: 84,350.00 USD - 156,650.00 USD 195 - Structure 115: 88,130.00 USD - 163,670.00 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:Insurance,
Northwestern Mutual Franklin, Wisconsin
10/18/2025
Full time
What's the role? Reporting to the Manager of Facility Services, the Building Automation Systems (BAS) Technician's primary objective is to ensure the safety and security of personnel and property at Northwestern Mutual. Day-to-day responsibilities include testing, installing, maintaining, and repairing the electronic security, surveillance, automation, and life safety systems within the building complex. The BAS Technician writes and inputs programs for the building automation control systems and actively participates in special projects, from design to installation. Your experience with fire alarm systems or controllers, technically savvy nature, effective problem-solving skills, and customer service mentality will be critical as you partner cross-departmentally and immerse yourself in a variety of areas and opportunities. We look forward to hearing about your motivation to contribute to a broader purpose with a team that encourages individual and professional development. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: (40%) Performs ongoing preventive maintenance of the automation systems, BMCS (building management & control systems), life safety systems, security systems and surveillance systems. Maintains Building Automation System's LAN network, including but not limited to workstations, networking cables, servers and access points. Tests these systems for proper operation, diagnoses and analyzes test results and makes appropriate adjustments, modifications or replacement of electronic or electromechanical and related hardware as required. Uses technical and working knowledge of electricity, electronics and software programming to troubleshoot and repair the above-mentioned systems. Assists in the planning sequence and/or method in which the electronic maintenance and repair is completed. Responsible for ordering electronic equipment and maintaining an inventory of parts. (30%) Creates changes, reevaluates programming language for building automation system and other equipment using software. Maintains complete and current documentation for all changes to the systems and informs the system's users of changes and how they affect daily operations. Maintains software back up of automated building system processors. Recommends system enhancements and expedites their implementation. Programs automation systems to fulfill the operational needs of the facility staff and assists them in understanding programming options. (15%) Installs electronic equipment and associated hardware in accordance with various codes such as National Safety Code, NFPA Joint Industrial Conference standards, NICET and National, State and Local electrical codes. Designs, builds and installs control circuits used to enhance existing security, surveillance, life safety, HVAC and automation systems. Serves as a resource to building services and security staff in the operations of said equipment. Performs maintenance and installation on other electronic equipment i.e. two-way radios, fitness equipment and digital recording systems. Creates updates and builds schematics and wiring diagrams as required. Disables and removes obsolete electronic equipment and support wiring. (15%) Plays an integral role in the development and implementation of various building projects. Responsible for researching best practices while incorporating safety and regulatory issues involving building automation, life safety and security systems. Responsible for scheduling, collaboration and supervising service contractors and expediting progress and completion of projects. Responsible for the maintenance of the building automation database in respect to the ongoing needs of the organization. Instrumental in development of related databases and the importing/exporting of data to other company software systems. Bring Your Best! What this role needs: Requirements : Associate's degree in Electronics with 3+ years of proven experience with installation, programming and maintenance of building automation systems (preferably Honeywell and Johnson Controls) or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Ability to read building blueprints and schematics, along with advanced knowledge of relevant state and local building codes and standards. Ability to work with minimal supervision and have a proven track record of effective independent decision-making. Excellent analytical, problem solving, and documentation skills. Strong customer focus, initiative, accuracy, and effective organizational and communication skills. Responsiveness to customer requests and effective communication. Proven ability to work independently or as part of a team and to adapt to changing priorities; a track record of consistently good attendance. Ability to work at heights, on ladders, scaffolding and lifts. Must be able to work overtime when required. Technical Requirements : Working knowledge of the hardware and software components of a PC, as well as basic data networking concepts. Demonstrated proficiency in common PC functions and applications, such as Microsoft Windows file systems, Outlook, Office, Internet Explorer, etc. Certification Requirements: Strongly Preferred: NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems Level 1 (required to be obtained within 1 year of employment) Preferred: NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems Level 2 (required to be obtained within 2 years of employment). Member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) must maintain CPR/1st Aid/AED (defibrillator) certification; may be obtained within first 6 months on the job. Physical Demands: Up to 66% of the day: Lift and transfer objects which weigh up to 20 pounds from floor to a 36 height (tools, manuals, computer monitors, small batteries). Maximum lift and carry of objects weighing up to 42 pounds from floor to waist height, for a distance of up to 300 feet (10-16-foot ladders). Stand and walk 34-66% of the day and sit 0-33% of the day. 0-33% of the day: Lift and transfer objects weighing 21-42 pounds from floor to a height of 36 and back to the floor (55amp batteries, TV monitors, ladders). 0-33% of the day: Push objects with up to 38 pounds of force for a distance of 20 feet over smooth hard surfaces (Inside lift). Pull objects with up to 52 pounds of force for a distance of 20 feet over smooth hard surfaces (Inside lift). 0-33% of the day: Maximum reach and lift of objects weighting up to 21 pounds from chest height to a height of 68 inches. (Remove and replace 12 V 25-amp batteries above shoulder height while standing on a ladder). Must be able to balance and walk quickly, climb stairs, ladders and inclines, as well as crawl, squat and kneel. Use one or both hands to lift, carry and manipulate small objects, and move trunk forward, backward, and side to side. Work involves driving, hearing, the ability to communicate. Work involves seeing, including peripheral vision and depth perception. Work involves the ability to discriminate colors. Working Conditions: Work is inside and outside, with and around others. May also be required to work alone May be required to work in cramped workspaces up to 33% of the day Potential environmental hazards in the form of: Dust Physical hazard exposures include the potential for: Heat, Cold, Low-level noise (in the penthouse and around the air handling units) Mechanical/ergonomic hazard exposures include the potential for: Lifting, pulling, pushing and reaching; Awkward postures Biological Hazards: Potential for blood/body fluid exposure related to participation on the Emergency Response Team Candidates must successfully complete and pass any required testing. Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $27.01 Pay Range - End: $40.51 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: 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:Installation & Maintenance,
Northwestern Mutual Franklin, Wisconsin
10/18/2025
Full time
At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference. Life Insurance Signature / Authority Limits 1M Signature / 5M Authority. PLEASE NOTE: ONLY APPLICANTS WITH INDIVIDUAL LIFE UNDERWRITING EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE. Job Summary Builds relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners. Develops the skills necessary to successfully underwrite Life, Disability, and/or Long-term Care insurance policies in an inclusive and fast-paced environment ensuring all quality, service and production goals are met. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Field & Client Experience Responsible for credible and effective relations and communication with field and customer to include responding to case appeals/inquiries and assists with placing business. Provides guidance and assistance to the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and Financial Representatives regarding case underwriting and risk appraisal Responsible for prescreen inquiries. Underwriting Responsible for the analysis and appraisal of a broad range of insurance applications; approves, classifies, or declines applications for various ages and policy amounts with guidance, as needed. Independently reviews applications and adheres to underwriting standards and demonstrates an intermediate level of experience with NM product types and changes. Develops and demonstrates change agility while maintaining mortality and morbidity expectations. Demonstrates continuous learning through the early adoption of new ways of underwriting. Develops proficiency with Reinsurance programs and determining where to best place a case. Underwrites applications, maintaining industry-leading mortality and morbidity giving the best possible offer that can be made. Provides active case and requirement management and provides customized service with guidance. Communicates & negotiates with Field Partners to explain modified or declined decisions & assist in policy placement. Develops proficiency in financial, medical, and lay underwriting assessments and provides innovations solutions to keep Northwestern Mutual as the choice of our customers. Actively utilizes the most effective means to obtain the necessary information, including digital health data, Internet searches, direct contact with the insured, and communication with third party advisors (Accountants, Attorneys, etc.) with limited guidance. Discusses cases with peer reviewers with medical and technical staff, as needed. Understands and meets all quality, service, and production goals . Solves issues & escalations, with guidance as needed. Partners with Underwriting Support for case management Cross-functional leadership May serve as underwriting representative for improvement in product process w/collaboration w/functional partners. Participates in other projects as needed. Qualifications A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. 1.5 years of traditional underwriting experience. Analytical skills with the ability to make independent decisions and apply sound judgment in the application of rules. Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information, and exercise tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness. Proficient in computer skills and using various software packages. Ability to work accurately while maintaining speed and flexibility in a team and independent production environment. Highly organized with the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines. Displays agility to manage multiple tasks and adapt in a changing work environment. or LI-Hybrid Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $60,340.00 Pay Range - End: $112,060.00 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 c lick here for additional information relating to location-based pay structures. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our client's interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! 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. If you work or would be working in California, Colorado, New York City, Washington or outside of a Corporate location, please click here for information pertaining to compensation and benefits. 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:Finance,
Northwestern Mutual Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10/08/2025
Full time
Overview: Serve as a strategic partner to the Chief Operating Officer and Business Architect, driving operational excellence while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who can navigate the complexities of team dynamics, strategic alignment, and operational effectiveness to propel the organization towards its long-term objectives. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Operational Excellence & Execution Drive accountability: Track and follow up on COO commitments, priorities, and deadlines across the function. Operational Cadence : Coordinate stand-ups, leadership team meetings, quarterly business reviews, and steering committees to ensure effective operations. Issue resolution: Surface bottlenecks and risks early, propose solutions, and coordinate cross-functional fixes. Cascade information, up, down and around the organization to ensure speed and a cohesive operating rhythm. Decision support: Ensure COO has the right briefings, data, analysis, and pre-reads to make timely, informed decisions. Strategic and Operational Planning: Collaborate with the Strategy Office and the Office of the CEO to align operational plans with the company's strategic vision. Ensure the COO is consistently informed about KPIs, progress, risks, and potential roadblocks. Budgeting and Financial Planning: Coordinating planning and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and operational goals. Strategic Alignment & Prioritization Translate strategy to execution: Deconstruct COO's strategic goals into clear initiatives with milestones. Portfolio Management: Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure team initiatives are sequenced, resourced, and delivering value. Facilitate functional Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) to assess progress, align on priorities, and adjust strategies as needed to enhance overall portfolio performance. Clarity of Focus: Assist the COO in prioritizing high-impact initiatives by effectively evaluating and deprioritizing low-value tasks, ensuring sustained attention on the most critical priorities. Foresight & trends : Monitor tech/digital trends and competitors; brief COO on implications for strategy. Leadership Team Effectiveness Team alignment: Facilitate COO leadership team effectiveness (e.g., offsites, operating norms, talent discussions). Information flow: Ensure the right information gets to and from the COO, reducing churn, while increasing speed and a cohesive operating rhythm. Talent lens : Partner with Sr. HRBP to assess talent readiness, succession, and leadership dynamics Culture Carrier: Reinforce the COO's leadership style and priorities across the organization. Lead change management efforts within the function to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of new processes, fostering a resilient and adaptive organizational culture amidst ongoing changes. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Management Enterprise connector: Coordinate with Finance, HR, Risk, Legal, and other functions to align Tech & Digital with enterprise priorities. Partner with other SLT Chiefs of Staff to coordinate and align strategic initiatives and key SLT priorities and decisions. Participate in weekly SLT COS meetings. Board Prep : Draft materials, talking points, and executive updates that showcase progress and challenges. External visibility: Support COO in thought leadership, vendor/partner relationships, and industry engagements. Strategic Executive Support & Optimization Time optimization: Manage COO's calendar, ensuring the right balance of strategic vs. operational work. Voice amplification: Partner with HR and communications (all-hands, exec updates, keynotes) to keep messaging consistent. Trusted sounding board : Provide honest feedback, challenge assumptions, and offer alternative viewpoints. Qualifications: Minimum of 12 years' business leadership experience, with proven leadership skills across diverse, cross-functional teams. Superior interpersonal skills to lead groups and build strong relationships at all levels. Extensive experience in strategic planning, portfolio and project management, and leading multiple complex projects with organization-wide impact. Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate goals into actionable business plans. High integrity and discretion with confidential information. Strong organizational skills, capable of handling competing demands and working under tight deadlines. Proficiency in problem-solving, critical thinking, facilitation, and team-building skills. Demonstrated learning agility and the ability to identify future trends and practices. Demonstrated organizational agility to work across organizational boundaries, influence, and collaborate with all levels on solutions that benefit the organization. Interpersonal savvy and comfort interacting with and presenting to all levels of the organization, including senior leaders. High degree of self-motivation with leadership and initiative in sharing information, contributing towards group goals, and accepting responsibility for results. Proactive and an ability to anticipate needs for a range of broad / complex business problems and staying ahead of them; comfortable working in an ambiguous environment. Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $149,380.00 Pay Range - End: $277,420.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: 230 - Structure 110: 164,290.00 USD - 305,110.00 USD 230 - Structure 115: 171,780.00 USD - 319,020.00 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:Marketing & Biz Dev,
Northwestern Mutual Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10/08/2025
Full time
Summary Leads large, complex change management efforts. Focuses on the people side of change and influencing behavior, including efforts with significant people, processes, technology, culture, and/or behavior implications, to realize business outcomes and benefits. Architects integrated change strategies to optimize the change experience across large stakeholder groups. Partners with business leaders to ensure change strategies align with the business strategy and vision. Oversees implementation of change execution strategies in coordination with leaders, stakeholders, sponsors, and project teams. Ensures change plans and strategies achieve their objectives and benefits. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Applies NM change methodology and process to deliver the people side of change that is required to achieve our desired business outcomes. Identify potential people-related risks and anticipated points of resistance and develop and recommend specific plans to mitigate or address the concerns. Provide insight to project and senior leaders about the potential impact of decisions on the effectiveness of overall change strategy. Develop and implement integrated change strategies that promote adoption and optimize business benefits across a broad portfolio of change initiatives that impact one or more large stakeholder groups. Ensure coordinated delivery to optimize the change experience for affected stakeholder groups. Manage and influence potential impact of changes to people, process, technology, organization, and culture. Partner with business leadership across multiple departments and functions to design planning and program delivery approaches that promote user centric business solutions and ensure change strategies align with the business strategy and vision. Create and build efficient change management structures that support an integrated delivery approach and provide direction and oversight to one or more change teams to ensure predictable execution and realization of benefits. Influence business sponsors and change teams to create integrated deployment strategies and plans. Educate, influence, align, and coach senior business leaders and project teams to create and implement effective change strategies and plans. Influence change execution strategy and approach. In partnership with the enterprise change COE, be an active member of the change community to advance change competencies of the company. Adopt, integrate, and promote common NM enterprise-wide change process, methodology and language. Create, recommend, and implement measurement systems for change success, e.g., quality of user experience, adoption, utilization, performance standards, etc. Promote and advocate for the practice of organization change management throughout the enterprise, including seeking and applying external perspective and benchmarking change practices. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Communication, or a related field. Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 4 years' experience leading large change management efforts. Specialized understanding of how people go through change and the change process. Experience and knowledge of change management principles and methodologies. Familiarity with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle. Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization and influence others, including executive leadership, toward a common vision. Strategic and organizational agility, with complex consulting experience. Ability to lead in new and ambiguous situations. Must be a team player and able to work with and through others. Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal. Excellent active listening, root cause identification and interpersonal skills Hybrid in Milwaukee Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $92,750.00 Pay Range - End: $172,250.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: 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:Marketing & Biz Dev,
Northwestern Mutual Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10/08/2025
Full time
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 will do: This role leads small to medium change management efforts while collaborating on larger, transformational initiatives. Focuses on the people side of change and influencing behavior, including efforts that involve changes to people, processes, technology and/or culture, to realize business outcomes and benefits. Builds an integrated approach and implements change management, communication, and training plans that minimize employee/field resistance and enhance engagement to drive adoption of change. Collaborates with leaders, stakeholders, sponsors, and project teams to develop overall plans for navigating change, identifying the scope and impact of change. How you will do it: Applies NM emphasized change methodology and process to deliver the people side of change that is required to achieve our desired business outcomes. Identify potential people-related risks and anticipated points of resistance and develop and recommend specific plans to mitigate or address the concerns. Develop change management plans and activities, including training, communication, and sponsorship. Design and implement actionable and targeted change plans to meet deliverables and achieve stated objectives, using established tools and techniques. Guide others to implement the plans, to drive adoption and optimize business benefits. Own the potential change impacts to people, process, technology, organization, and culture. Identify scope and impact of changes and call out change plan gaps or deficiencies within projects or business group and provide updates to leaders as needed. Educate, influence, align, and coach sponsors, leaders, and project teams to drive effective change, manage resistance, and optimize the success of the project. Ensure change strategy and ownership is in place and functioning for the full duration of the change adoption phase to realize stated business outcomes. Participate as an active member of the NM change community to advance change competencies of the company. Adopt and promote common NM enterprise-wide change process, methodology and language. Promote and advocate for the practice of organizational change management throughout the Enterprise, including seeking and applying external perspective and benchmarking change practices. Bring your best! What this role needs: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Communication, or a related field. Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 2 years' experience leading small to medium change management efforts. In-depth understanding of how people go through change and the change process. Experience and knowledge of change management principles and methodologies. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to influence others and ability to articulate vision, strategy and solutions that best meet business objectives. Familiarity with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle. Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization and influence others, including influencing without formal authority and influencing executive leadership, toward a common vision. Self-starter mentality with the ability to lead in new and ambiguous situations. Must be a team player, open to collaboration and on the job coaching and mentorship Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams on transformation efforts and projects of significant scope required. Ability to build relationships and effectively execute in a collaborative and matrixed environment. Active intellectual curiosity to learn and grow professionally within the change management discipline as well as other valuable business skill acumen. Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal. Excellent active listening, root cause identification, and interpersonal skills. 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. Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $76,650.00 Pay Range - End: $142,350.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: 195 - Structure 110: 84,350.00 USD - 156,650.00 USD 195 - Structure 115: 88,130.00 USD - 163,670.00 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:Marketing & Biz Dev,
Northwestern Mutual Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10/08/2025
Full time
About the Job: The Enterprise AML Officer leads the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Team in Northwestern Mutual's Enterprise Compliance Department and is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company's AML and sanctions compliance programs. The role currently serves as the AML Officer for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its operating subsidiaries Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (registered broker-dealer), Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company (WMC) (limited purpose federal savings bank), and Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc. (NMSF) (registered investment company). The AML Officer ensures the adequacy and effectiveness of compliance policies, procedures, monitoring and controls established to comply with AML and sanctions obligations. What You'll Do: Coordinate and manage the enterprise AML policies, procedures and controls to ensure compliance by NM and its operating subsidiaries with applicable AML laws and regulations, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act, customer identification program (CIP), customer due diligence (CDD), OFAC sanctions and anti-terrorism funding, and other applicable laws and regulations. Monitor applicable laws and regulatory trends to ensure the ongoing sufficiency of the AML and sanctions compliance programs. Review and assess compliance testing, audit and examination findings and oversee the implementation of changes, enhancements or best practices to address them. Evaluate enterprise-wide AML risk and advise on the proper allocation of AML resources. Oversee the investigation and resolution of AML matters. Facilitate coordination of AML business and risk partners across the enterprise to ensure consistency and cooperation in assessing and addressing AML risk. Responsible for overseeing the monitoring of insurance and securities transaction activity, watch list screening, customer risk ranking, transaction monitoring threshold tuning, and data integrity testing to effectively identify suspicious activity and meet regulatory obligations. Implements corrective procedures and action plans to enhance controls. Ensure AML and sanctions-related reporting obligations are satisfied, including but not limited to suspicious activity reports (SAR), OFAC blocked property reports, and other required AML and sanctions-related regulatory reporting. Coordinate major cross-departmental projects that impact the organization and business processes to effectively implement project deliverables related to AML risk management. Responsible for ensuring the development and delivery of AML training content to manage AML risk and meet regulatory requirements for home office and field personnel. Oversee certain functions performed by NMIS' clearing firm. Consult with NM and operating subsidiary personnel and the company's field representatives regarding AML-related topics, training, updates and/or alerts. Review, assess and report on the AML and sanctions compliance programs of external asset managers hired by NM and affiliates to manage assets. Respond to regulatory exam requests regarding the AML program, including interviews with the examiners. Prepare written annual compliance reports to applicable governance bodies regarding the operation and health of the AML and sanctions programs. Chair the Enterprise AML Committee and the AML Executive Committee. Participates on various divisional, departmental, and enterprise-wide projects and committees as needed. As a team leader, this position is responsible for managing a team to achieve company and department goals, supporting team development, and executing team responsibilities. Key duties include setting clear objectives, providing feedback, fostering a collaborative work environment, coordinating tasks, setting priorities and allocating resources, and ensuring team members have the necessary support. The role also involves monitoring performance, addressing conflicts, and implementing continuous improvement strategies to build a motivated, high-performing team that consistently meets or exceeds expectations. What You'll Bring to the Role: Bachelor's Degree Knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, and related rules and regulations of FinCEN, the SEC and FINRA, federal banking regulators, and state insurance regulators, as applicable. FINRA Series 7 and 9/10 or 24 Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible work experience in securities operations and/or compliance. In-depth understanding of AML regulations and statutes relating to risk and investment products, investment management and trust services. Knowledge of insurance, securities, and advisory products, services and operations. Demonstrated strong leadership, decision-making and written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to design and implement systems to monitor transactions and trends to identify AML and sanctions risks. Demonstrated ability to use data analytics to make risk aware decisions. Ability to effectively communicate requirements to, negotiate with, and influence others across departmental lines within the organization and members of field management. Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation required or obtained within 6 months of hire. Skills You Have: Project Management - Advanced Accountability - Advanced Attention to detail - Expert Cross-Functional Partnering & Planning - Expert Policy & Procedure - Expert Risk Assessment & Identification - Expert Business Influence - Advanced Continuous Improvement - Expert Decision Making - Expert This position has been classified as a Registered Representative under NMIS guidelines and requires fingerprinting.Series 10 - FINRA, Series 24 - FINRA, Series 7 - FINRA, Series 9 - FINRA Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $112,210.00 Pay Range - End: $208,390.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: 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:Finance,
Northwestern Mutual Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10/08/2025
Full time
Summary Leads large, complex change management efforts. Focuses on the people side of change and influencing behavior, including efforts with significant people, processes, technology, culture, and/or behavior implications, to realize business outcomes and benefits. Architects integrated change strategies to optimize the change experience across large stakeholder groups. Partners with business leaders to ensure change strategies align with the business strategy and vision. Oversees implementation of change execution strategies in coordination with leaders, stakeholders, sponsors, and project teams. Ensures change plans and strategies achieve their objectives and benefits. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Applies NM change methodology and process to deliver the people side of change that is required to achieve our desired business outcomes. Identify potential people-related risks and anticipated points of resistance and develop and recommend specific plans to mitigate or address the concerns. Provide insight to project and senior leaders about the potential impact of decisions on the effectiveness of overall change strategy. Develop and implement integrated change strategies that promote adoption and optimize business benefits across a broad portfolio of change initiatives that impact one or more large stakeholder groups. Ensure coordinated delivery to optimize the change experience for affected stakeholder groups. Manage and influence potential impact of changes to people, process, technology, organization, and culture. Partner with business leadership across multiple departments and functions to design planning and program delivery approaches that promote user centric business solutions and ensure change strategies align with the business strategy and vision. Create and build efficient change management structures that support an integrated delivery approach and provide direction and oversight to one or more change teams to ensure predictable execution and realization of benefits. Influence business sponsors and change teams to create integrated deployment strategies and plans. Educate, influence, align, and coach senior business leaders and project teams to create and implement effective change strategies and plans. Influence change execution strategy and approach. In partnership with the enterprise change COE, be an active member of the change community to advance change competencies of the company. Adopt, integrate, and promote common NM enterprise-wide change process, methodology and language. Create, recommend, and implement measurement systems for change success, e.g., quality of user experience, adoption, utilization, performance standards, etc. Promote and advocate for the practice of organization change management throughout the enterprise, including seeking and applying external perspective and benchmarking change practices. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Communication, or a related field. Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 4 years' experience leading large change management efforts. Specialized understanding of how people go through change and the change process. Experience and knowledge of change management principles and methodologies. Familiarity with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle. Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization and influence others, including executive leadership, toward a common vision. Strategic and organizational agility, with complex consulting experience. Ability to lead in new and ambiguous situations. Must be a team player and able to work with and through others. Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal. Excellent active listening, root cause identification and interpersonal skills Hybrid in Milwaukee Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $92,750.00 Pay Range - End: $172,250.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: 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:Marketing & Biz Dev,
Northwestern Mutual Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10/07/2025
Full time
In this role, define industry-leading, multi-year strategies for achieving Northwestern Mutual's Field Experience (FX) strategic vision, lead key components of strategic planning and spearhead alignment across FX teams for key focus areas. Partner with senior leaders in the enterprise (field function, marketing, sales enablement, service and operations, measurement and analysis, etc.) to help make strategic recommendations for large investments and with significant impact on the field experience to drive the Company's multi-year strategy and outcomes. This role leads at the intersection of operational insights, experience design, and project planning to help us strategize and plan for a cohesive, efficient field experience strategy. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Lead strategic initiatives including strategy development, socialization (leadership buy-in), and activation to accelerate achievement of our FX strategy aspiration Shape FX strategy direction by bringing an outside-in perspective through focus groups, competitive analysis, and external advisory councils Identify gaps between long term targets and strategic portfolio and provide recommendations to address gaps Deliver FX strategies and strategic roadmaps by spearheading strategic planning discussions including identifying outcomes and facilitating cross-functional planning workshops Identify internal insights across leadership advisory teams, user insights, and research (e.g., megatrends) and translate insights into actionable FX strategies; bring strategic insights to the forefront of discussion in coordination with Design user insights and Strategy & Integration teams Foster collaboration within the strategy function to support the ecosystem by promoting shared outcomes and identifying connections across the enterprise, client and field ecosystem; be the leading example of what 'good' looks like for our FX ecosystem Deepen partnerships with key enterprise functions through identifying shared outcomes, spearheading leadership communications and buy-in, and ongoing stakeholder management Develop presentations to synthesize our recommendations for executives, including the SLT, BOT and functional leadership teams Establish and continuously refresh end-to-end shared Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for the FX function in partnership with senior FX leaders to provide transparency into progress; partner with dashboard team to define business drivers for ongoing measurement of OKRs Coach and mentor team members to build out the best team to shape our near and long-term FX strategy aspiration What this role needs 5-10 years of experience in enterprise-level corporate strategy or strategy management consulting, creating strategies for the broader organization. Financial services experience. Preferred: Financial planning, wealth and asset management, and/or insurance experience. A robust analytical skill set, curiosity to learn, and a penchant to think about the art of the possible A team player who's also an independent thinker who can drive consensus and decision across a multifunctional team Must be deadline driven, organized and able to multi-task Exceptional senior leadership communication skills, including verbal, written and presentation skills; strong PowerPoint skills required; familiarity with writing executive memos. Executive and peer relationship building and stakeholdering Exceptional people management skills; ability to lead a small team with clear goals, coach strategic skillsets, and build positive team culture Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $123,480.00 Pay Range - End: $229,320.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: 220 - Structure 110: 135,800.00 USD - 252,200.00 USD 220 - Structure 115: 142,030.00 USD - 263,770.00 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
Northwestern Mutual Washington, Washington DC
10/07/2025
Full time
Northwestern Mutual is seeking a high-energy, experienced federal lobbyist to join the company's Washington, DC office and help shape and influence policies that impact the company and policy owners. As a key member of the Government Relations team, you will be an active and engaged advocate for the company inside the Beltway, work closely with various business teams across the company, and provide strategic counsel on public policy matters. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Lobbying : Develop and execute comprehensive lobbying strategies aimed at advancing Northwestern Mutual's public policy goals. Policy Analysis : Track legislative and regulatory initiatives across the federal government that are pertinent to the company's interests. Provide timely analysis for internal stakeholders. Networking : Build and maintain strong relationships with members of Congress, congressional staff, federal agencies, and other relevant stakeholders. Networking will be a key function for this position and may require working long days when Congress is in session. External Engagement : Represent Northwestern Mutual before external audiences, including political events and discussions involving government officials, industry peers, and other relevant stakeholders. Active and impactful engagement in industry trade association meetings will be a significant role for this position. Internal Engagement : Collaborate with internal business teams to provide timely information on federal public policy issues as well as align advocacy efforts with the company's objectives and priorities. Written Materials : Draft policy briefs, position papers, and other written content for both internal and external audiences. Counsel : Provide strategic counsel to internal stakeholders - including senior leadership - regarding federal public policy and political matters. Travel : Ability to travel monthly, including occasional weekend travel. Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of public policy experience, including senior-level responsibilities in the legislative or executive branch. Proven track record of successfully driving significant public policy outcomes. Deep understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory processes. Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex information. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, inform, and persuade diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work nimbly in a fast-paced team environment. This is a hybrid role with the expectation of being in the NM DC Office 3 days per week. Preferred Attributes: Significant expertise in insurance, tax, and/or financial services issues. Strong understanding of the life insurance industry. Extensive network of contacts across the federal government and public policy community. Law degree from an accredited school. Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $167,300.00 Pay Range - End: $310,700.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: 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:Administrative,
Northwestern Mutual Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10/07/2025
Full time
About the Job: The Enterprise AML Officer leads the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Team in Northwestern Mutual's Enterprise Compliance Department and is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company's AML and sanctions compliance programs. The role currently serves as the AML Officer for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its operating subsidiaries Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (registered broker-dealer), Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company (WMC) (limited purpose federal savings bank), and Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc. (NMSF) (registered investment company). The AML Officer ensures the adequacy and effectiveness of compliance policies, procedures, monitoring and controls established to comply with AML and sanctions obligations. What You'll Do: Coordinate and manage the enterprise AML policies, procedures and controls to ensure compliance by NM and its operating subsidiaries with applicable AML laws and regulations, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act, customer identification program (CIP), customer due diligence (CDD), OFAC sanctions and anti-terrorism funding, and other applicable laws and regulations. Monitor applicable laws and regulatory trends to ensure the ongoing sufficiency of the AML and sanctions compliance programs. Review and assess compliance testing, audit and examination findings and oversee the implementation of changes, enhancements or best practices to address them. Evaluate enterprise-wide AML risk and advise on the proper allocation of AML resources. Oversee the investigation and resolution of AML matters. Facilitate coordination of AML business and risk partners across the enterprise to ensure consistency and cooperation in assessing and addressing AML risk. Responsible for overseeing the monitoring of insurance and securities transaction activity, watch list screening, customer risk ranking, transaction monitoring threshold tuning, and data integrity testing to effectively identify suspicious activity and meet regulatory obligations. Implements corrective procedures and action plans to enhance controls. Ensure AML and sanctions-related reporting obligations are satisfied, including but not limited to suspicious activity reports (SAR), OFAC blocked property reports, and other required AML and sanctions-related regulatory reporting. Coordinate major cross-departmental projects that impact the organization and business processes to effectively implement project deliverables related to AML risk management. Responsible for ensuring the development and delivery of AML training content to manage AML risk and meet regulatory requirements for home office and field personnel. Oversee certain functions performed by NMIS' clearing firm. Consult with NM and operating subsidiary personnel and the company's field representatives regarding AML-related topics, training, updates and/or alerts. Review, assess and report on the AML and sanctions compliance programs of external asset managers hired by NM and affiliates to manage assets. Respond to regulatory exam requests regarding the AML program, including interviews with the examiners. Prepare written annual compliance reports to applicable governance bodies regarding the operation and health of the AML and sanctions programs. Chair the Enterprise AML Committee and the AML Executive Committee. Participates on various divisional, departmental, and enterprise-wide projects and committees as needed. As a team leader, this position is responsible for managing a team to achieve company and department goals, supporting team development, and executing team responsibilities. Key duties include setting clear objectives, providing feedback, fostering a collaborative work environment, coordinating tasks, setting priorities and allocating resources, and ensuring team members have the necessary support. The role also involves monitoring performance, addressing conflicts, and implementing continuous improvement strategies to build a motivated, high-performing team that consistently meets or exceeds expectations. What You'll Bring to the Role: Bachelor's Degree Knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, and related rules and regulations of FinCEN, the SEC and FINRA, federal banking regulators, and state insurance regulators, as applicable. FINRA Series 7 and 9/10 or 24 Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible work experience in securities operations and/or compliance. In-depth understanding of AML regulations and statutes relating to risk and investment products, investment management and trust services. Knowledge of insurance, securities, and advisory products, services and operations. Demonstrated strong leadership, decision-making and written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to design and implement systems to monitor transactions and trends to identify AML and sanctions risks. Demonstrated ability to use data analytics to make risk aware decisions. Ability to effectively communicate requirements to, negotiate with, and influence others across departmental lines within the organization and members of field management. Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation required or obtained within 6 months of hire. Skills You Have: Project Management - Advanced Accountability - Advanced Attention to detail - Expert Cross-Functional Partnering & Planning - Expert Policy & Procedure - Expert Risk Assessment & Identification - Expert Business Influence - Advanced Continuous Improvement - Expert Decision Making - Expert This position has been classified as a Registered Representative under NMIS guidelines and requires fingerprinting.Series 10 - FINRA, Series 24 - FINRA, Series 7 - FINRA, Series 9 - FINRA Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $112,210.00 Pay Range - End: $208,390.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: 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:Finance,
Northwestern Mutual Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10/07/2025
Full time
Summary Leads large, complex change management efforts. Focuses on the people side of change and influencing behavior, including efforts with significant people, processes, technology, culture, and/or behavior implications, to realize business outcomes and benefits. Architects integrated change strategies to optimize the change experience across large stakeholder groups. Partners with business leaders to ensure change strategies align with the business strategy and vision. Oversees implementation of change execution strategies in coordination with leaders, stakeholders, sponsors, and project teams. Ensures change plans and strategies achieve their objectives and benefits. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Applies NM change methodology and process to deliver the people side of change that is required to achieve our desired business outcomes. Identify potential people-related risks and anticipated points of resistance and develop and recommend specific plans to mitigate or address the concerns. Provide insight to project and senior leaders about the potential impact of decisions on the effectiveness of overall change strategy. Develop and implement integrated change strategies that promote adoption and optimize business benefits across a broad portfolio of change initiatives that impact one or more large stakeholder groups. Ensure coordinated delivery to optimize the change experience for affected stakeholder groups. Manage and influence potential impact of changes to people, process, technology, organization, and culture. Partner with business leadership across multiple departments and functions to design planning and program delivery approaches that promote user centric business solutions and ensure change strategies align with the business strategy and vision. Create and build efficient change management structures that support an integrated delivery approach and provide direction and oversight to one or more change teams to ensure predictable execution and realization of benefits. Influence business sponsors and change teams to create integrated deployment strategies and plans. Educate, influence, align, and coach senior business leaders and project teams to create and implement effective change strategies and plans. Influence change execution strategy and approach. In partnership with the enterprise change COE, be an active member of the change community to advance change competencies of the company. Adopt, integrate, and promote common NM enterprise-wide change process, methodology and language. Create, recommend, and implement measurement systems for change success, e.g., quality of user experience, adoption, utilization, performance standards, etc. Promote and advocate for the practice of organization change management throughout the enterprise, including seeking and applying external perspective and benchmarking change practices. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Communication, or a related field. Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 4 years' experience leading large change management efforts. Specialized understanding of how people go through change and the change process. Experience and knowledge of change management principles and methodologies. Familiarity with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle. Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization and influence others, including executive leadership, toward a common vision. Strategic and organizational agility, with complex consulting experience. Ability to lead in new and ambiguous situations. Must be a team player and able to work with and through others. Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal. Excellent active listening, root cause identification and interpersonal skills Hybrid in Milwaukee Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $92,750.00 Pay Range - End: $172,250.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: 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:Marketing & Biz Dev,
Northwestern Mutual Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10/07/2025
Full time
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 will do: This role leads small to medium change management efforts while collaborating on larger, transformational initiatives. Focuses on the people side of change and influencing behavior, including efforts that involve changes to people, processes, technology and/or culture, to realize business outcomes and benefits. Builds an integrated approach and implements change management, communication, and training plans that minimize employee/field resistance and enhance engagement to drive adoption of change. Collaborates with leaders, stakeholders, sponsors, and project teams to develop overall plans for navigating change, identifying the scope and impact of change. How you will do it: Applies NM emphasized change methodology and process to deliver the people side of change that is required to achieve our desired business outcomes. Identify potential people-related risks and anticipated points of resistance and develop and recommend specific plans to mitigate or address the concerns. Develop change management plans and activities, including training, communication, and sponsorship. Design and implement actionable and targeted change plans to meet deliverables and achieve stated objectives, using established tools and techniques. Guide others to implement the plans, to drive adoption and optimize business benefits. Own the potential change impacts to people, process, technology, organization, and culture. Identify scope and impact of changes and call out change plan gaps or deficiencies within projects or business group and provide updates to leaders as needed. Educate, influence, align, and coach sponsors, leaders, and project teams to drive effective change, manage resistance, and optimize the success of the project. Ensure change strategy and ownership is in place and functioning for the full duration of the change adoption phase to realize stated business outcomes. Participate as an active member of the NM change community to advance change competencies of the company. Adopt and promote common NM enterprise-wide change process, methodology and language. Promote and advocate for the practice of organizational change management throughout the Enterprise, including seeking and applying external perspective and benchmarking change practices. Bring your best! What this role needs: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Communication, or a related field. Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 2 years' experience leading small to medium change management efforts. In-depth understanding of how people go through change and the change process. Experience and knowledge of change management principles and methodologies. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to influence others and ability to articulate vision, strategy and solutions that best meet business objectives. Familiarity with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle. Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization and influence others, including influencing without formal authority and influencing executive leadership, toward a common vision. Self-starter mentality with the ability to lead in new and ambiguous situations. Must be a team player, open to collaboration and on the job coaching and mentorship Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams on transformation efforts and projects of significant scope required. Ability to build relationships and effectively execute in a collaborative and matrixed environment. Active intellectual curiosity to learn and grow professionally within the change management discipline as well as other valuable business skill acumen. Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal. Excellent active listening, root cause identification, and interpersonal skills. 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. Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $76,650.00 Pay Range - End: $142,350.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: 195 - Structure 110: 84,350.00 USD - 156,650.00 USD 195 - Structure 115: 88,130.00 USD - 163,670.00 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:Marketing & Biz Dev,