Principal, Field Performance

and execute strategy locally.

• Provide real time feedback and collaborate with corporate partners on the development of strategic initiatives.

• Develop and communicate recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressively responsible work experience emphasizing decision making, finance, consultation, influence, and communication.

• Advanced graduate degree and excellent academic record required (e.g. MBA, PhD, etc.). CFA or CPA preferred.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

• An understanding of economic forces affecting the financial services industry.

• Critically and logically evaluates costs, risks and benefits of alternatives before coming to a solution.

• Engages in and models courageous and constructive dialogue; confidence to offer a new and potentially challenging idea to foster conversation and critical thinking; ability to deliver difficult / complex messages and help others understand multiple points of view.

• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and respond quickly and creatively to change and shifting, sometimes competing, priorities. Comfort operating through risk and uncertainty in a high- volume work environment.

• Knowledge of field compensation, general and district agent contracts, and agency finances and operations preferred.

• Significant Travel required.

Compensation Range:

Pay Range - Start:

$135,800.00

Pay Range - End:

$252,200.00

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.

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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.