Investment Client Srvcs Analyst (NRF) - Hybrid at Northwestern Mutual

Franklin, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, InvestmentsIndustries

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in business or related field—or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 4+ years of customer service experience with proven ability to handle complex inquiries; financial services or transaction-heavy support strongly preferred
  • Expert understanding of investment or income products and related tax implications
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills; able to explain complex processes in clear, plain language
  • Demonstrated curiosity and growth mindset; proactive about learning processes and technology
  • Proficiency with current software packages; strong keyboarding and navigation skills
  • Adaptive Communication: Tailor complex information for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Attention to Detail: Spot/correct errors; deliver high-quality, accurate work
  • Change Adaptability: Embrace new methods, tools, and evolving priorities
  • Root Cause Analysis & Decision Quality: Use data and sound judgment to address issues and reduce recurrence
  • Customer Service Mindset: Anticipate needs and solve problems to drive outcomes for clients and field partners
  • Classified as an Associated Person under NMIS guidelines; requires fingerprinting and completion of required form (Non-Registered Fingerprinted - FINRA)

Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional service: Provide a personalized, remarkable experience by answering questions, explaining options, and guiding callers through transaction procedures in a call-center/investment operations setting
  • Own and resolve: Take ownership of cases; resolve semi-complex to complex inquiries and transactions; anticipate downstream issues to reduce repeat contacts and unnecessary transfers
  • Research and problem-solve: Investigate and evaluate solutions to complex questions, occasionally deviating from standard procedures to identify root causes and remove friction
  • De-escalate with empathy: Calmly guide clients and field partners through complex or unique scenarios to a constructive outcome
  • Be a trusted advocate: Act as a champion for financial representatives and their clients—coordinating with internal partners to meet needs quickly and accurately
  • Leverage technology: Use systems and tooling to execute transactions efficiently; promote digital and self-service capabilities by educating field partners
  • Protect privacy: Handle all interactions and transactional work in accordance with confidentiality, privacy, and security standards
  • Adapt and collaborate: Shift priorities as business needs evolve; contribute to team goals and continuous improvement
  • Team-Specific Work (Examples): Asset Movement – Money movement requests (e.g., disbursements, journals, wires); Account Maintenance & Features – Ownership/titling updates, address and householding changes, and regulatory/AML-related maintenance tasks; Transfers – Inbound/outbound asset transfers (e.g., ACAT/TOA), rollovers, coordinate letters of acceptance and carrier requirements; New Account Opening – Guide the field through digital account setup, resolve NIGOs, and ensure timely completion of enrollment steps for brokerage/advisory accounts
  • Partner with financial representatives, their staff, and home office colleagues to deliver exceptional service on retirement and investment accounts; resolve inquiries, process transactions, and educate field partners and clients on options and next steps

Skills

investment operations
client service
transaction processing
account maintenance
money movement
asset transfers
problem-solving
de-escalation
privacy compliance
call center

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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