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Northwestern Mutual · 1 month ago

Field Shared Services Wealth Operations Senior Specialist

Milwaukee, WI Corporate

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $112K/yr

3+ years exp

Northwestern Mutual is a financial services company focused on delivering financial security to its clients. The Field Shared Services Wealth Operations Senior Specialist will support investment operational processes, including client onboarding and asset transfers, while mentoring junior staff and improving operational workflows.

AdviceConsultingEmployee BenefitsFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceWealth Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

FINRA Series 7Investment operations experienceFinancial services experienceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsMentoring skillsProblem solvingOrganizational skills

Required

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

Company

Northwestern Mutual

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Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to millions with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, and investments.

Founded in 1857

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.northwesternmutual.com

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