Field Shared Services Wealth Operations Senior Specialist

Northwestern Mutual – Corporate Careers

4.5

(41)

Milwaukee, WI

Why you should apply for a job to Northwestern Mutual – Corporate Careers:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.9/5 in supportive management
  • 73% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 83% would recommend this company to other women
  • 86% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • A concierge service that will tackle your personal "to-do" list, such as running errands, organizing vacations, and scheduling services.
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave along with programs that support family planning services.
  • Strong commitment to philanthropy evidenced by the NWM Foundation and each employee receiving 16 paid hours annually for volunteering.
  • #JR-44274

    Position summary

    lient on-boarding (ICOB) and experienced producer asset transfer, both of which are expanding and growing. This provides an exciting opportunity to be part of the development and evolution of the Wealth Ops service offerings!

    How you will do it:

    • Create investment proposals, generate new account paperwork, enter transfer requests and ACH/cash management instructions with high degree of accuracy.

    • Track status of accounts in investment systems and contact contra-firms for transfer status.

    • Apply critical thinking and good judgment to resolve requests or issues related to account transfers; determine when to elevate those requiring more advanced knowledge.

    • Lead weekly calls with advisors subscribed to the services to give status updates or background information on in process work as well as work through best practices with advisors so that they can fully leverage our services.

    • Recommend and implement improvements to standard work and/or work processes.

    • Mentor less experienced staff in technologies and standard work.

    • Perform final quality checks for peers and more junior staff.

    • Use basic investment knowledge to provide flexibility on standard work.

    • With guidance, understand and apply special instructions that are outside of standards.

    Bring Your Best! What this role needs:

    • Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field.

    • Minimum of three years of financial services experience with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of NM investment products, markets, technologies & services.

    • At least 1 year of experience with investment operations activities such as new account opening or transfers.

    • FINRA Series 7.

    • Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to positively influence, work cooperatively, and negotiate with individuals in the department and the field to maintain maximum operational efficiency.

    • Strong consultation, organizational and communication skills including ability to establish rapport.

    • Strong analytical skills, problem solving, attention to detail and accuracy.

    • Proven ability to make sound judgments and decisions when faced with ambiguous situations.

    • Strong mentoring/coaching skills and the ability to lead development and training of junior team members.

    #LI-Hybrid

    This position has been classified as a Registered Representative under NMIS guidelines and requires fingerprinting.

    This position has been classified as a Registered Representative under NMIS guidelines and requires fingerprinting.Series 7 - FINRA, SIE - FINRA

    Compensation Range:

    Pay Range - Start:
    $60,340.00

    Pay Range - End:
    $112,060.00

    Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

    Structure 110:
    $66,360.00 USD - $123,240.00 USD

    Structure 115:

    $69,370.00 USD - $128,830.00 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.

    Why you should apply for a job to Northwestern Mutual – Corporate Careers:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.9/5 in supportive management
  • 73% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 83% would recommend this company to other women
  • 86% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • A concierge service that will tackle your personal "to-do" list, such as running errands, organizing vacations, and scheduling services.
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave along with programs that support family planning services.
  • Strong commitment to philanthropy evidenced by the NWM Foundation and each employee receiving 16 paid hours annually for volunteering.