Enterprise Compliance Assistant Director at Northwestern Mutual

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years progressive experience in financial services compliance
  • Strong technical expertise in compliance regulations and risk management processes
  • Keen understanding of our field structure and roles within
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills with a track record of developing innovative solutions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and drive compliance initiatives aligned with business objectives
  • Experience in designing and delivering customized training programs
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Active FINRA Series 7 and 24

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert consultation to the Director of Supervision on highly complex and unprecedented topics raised by our top firms, serving as the liaison between field and corporate on all compliance and supervision matters, ensuring swift and coordinated resolution across leaders
  • Aggregate and consult on information needed by the Director of Supervision to execute on a seamless cross-network office experience despite system-limitations. Support the redesign of workflows impacted by cross-territory challenges
  • Pioneer a modernized compliance framework based on a profound understanding of ensemble business strategy, team dynamics, client focus, and trust
  • Facilitate communication across compliance divisions, business partners, and field stakeholders to ensure alignment in achieving compliance objectives, intentional risk management, and collaborative exploration. Advise leaders on the potential compliance impacts of ensemble business objectives
  • Support the identification, design, and delivery of tailored training programs in response to data trends, industry changes, and evolving risks
  • Provide continuous support for initiatives such as annual training and attestation monitoring, optimizing contracting workflows, managing staff compensation, and conducting transaction reviews, particularly in areas where systems restrict cross-territory access
  • Shape future compliance iterations and influence policy development by leveraging insights gathered through field partnership, innovative thinking, and visionary leadership

Skills

Compliance
Supervision
Risk Management
Data Aggregation
Workflow Design
Strategic Consulting
Stakeholder Collaboration
Training Development
Consultation

Northwestern Mutual

Provides financial security services, and wealth management

About Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual offers personalized financial planning, life insurance, and investment services, leveraging leading-edge technology to manage over $125 billion in client assets for more than 4.5 million clients.

Milwaukee, WisconsinHeadquarters
1856Year Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Consulting, Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Growing your Career
Compensation & Time Off
Insurance plans
Health Savings Account
Wellness programs & resources
401(k) plan and cash balance contributions

Risks

Fintech platforms like Carefull challenge traditional financial advisory services.
Internal competition may arise from Wellthi's focus on the Black community.
Customer dissatisfaction may grow due to increased retirement age expectations.

Differentiation

Northwestern Mutual maintains the highest financial strength ratings in the industry.
The company launched 'The Great Realization' campaign to refocus customer priorities.
Northwestern Mutual offers a unique Long-Term Advantage product with life insurance benefits.

Upsides

The aging population increases demand for retirement planning and long-term care solutions.
Partnerships with tech firms enhance Northwestern Mutual's data analytics capabilities.
Digital transformation in insurance leads to more personalized customer experiences.

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