Northwestern Mutual

FINRA (6/63 or 7/63) Customer Service Representative - REMOTE Nationwide

Wisconsin, United States

$21 – $32Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $21.35 - $32.02 (Pay Range - Start/End)
  • Brief Description: This role provides a personalized and remarkable experience for clients by answering questions, providing servicing options, and assisting with products/services within a call center environment. The position requires resolving inquiries, researching solutions, and advocating for Financial Representatives while embracing new technology and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Education: Associates degree in business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of related customer service experience with proven customer service skills.
  • Certifications:
    • Series 63 - FINRA
    • Series 6 - FINRA
    • SIE - FINRA
  • Skills:
    • Advanced understanding of Investment or Income markets or products (i.e. VA, VL, VUL Retirement or Business markets)
    • Basic understanding of tax implications
    • Advanced written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to multi-task and handle high volume of calls/case load with accuracy
    • Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize tasks
    • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to provide options
    • Demonstrated computer experience with solid keyboarding skills and proficiency with current software packages

Responsibilities

  • Delivers a personalized and remarkable experience for clients through calls and transactions.
  • Resolves inquiries and transactions at a basic to intermediate (semi-complex) level.
  • Researches and evaluates solutions to complex problems, identifying root causes and deviations from procedures.
  • Takes ownership of calls and anticipates future issues to avoid repeat calls and unnecessary transfers.
  • De-escalates client experience situations effectively.
  • Serves as a trusted advocate for Financial Representatives and partners with them to meet client needs.
  • Embraces new technology and educates clients on website and self-service capabilities.
  • Understands risks and impacts of transactions on clients and policies.
  • Drives change and embraces continuous improvement by creating processes and provisions.
  • Handles phone and transactional responsibilities while adhering to confidentiality and privacy standards.
  • Shifts work priorities to meet business and customer demand.

Application Instructions

  • Please note that this position has been classified as a Registered Representative under NMIS guidelines and requires fingerprinting.

Company Information

  • Company: Northwestern Mutual
  • Values: Strong, innovative, and growing, investing in people, and making a positive difference.
  • #LI-Remote

Skills

Customer Service
FINRA Series 63
FINRA Series 6
FINRA SIE
Investment Markets
Income Markets
Retirement Products
Tax Implications
Communication Skills
Multi-tasking
Problem-solving
Computer Proficiency

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.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI