Paralegal Consultant--Investment Company Act Products at Northwestern Mutual

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Insurance, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and at least five years of variable product and/or mutual fund paralegal experience (additional experience with a certificate of paralegal studies from a program approved by the American Bar Association may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree)
  • Experience with other federal securities laws is a plus
  • Corporate governance experience is desirable
  • Experience using the DFIN ArcPro registration statement management and publishing system, or comparable system, is preferred
  • Exceptional organizational skills and expert knowledge of Office 365 and Adobe applications
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
  • Highly analytical and curious mind, creativity, comfort dealing with ambiguity, integrity, high ethical standards, and a positive outlook
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute effectively in a team environment while working independently and approaching work with a proactive mindset
  • Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks at the same time
  • Keen problem-solving approach using sound reasoning and practical judgment to achieve results that balance benefits for all stakeholders
  • Flexible and adaptable in terms of general skill sets and aspirations

Responsibilities

  • Helping to manage the process, and assisting in the drafting, publishing, and filing of new and existing annual registration statements, annual and semi-annual reports, prospectus supplements, proxy/information statements, and related documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission
  • Aiding in the implementation of new SEC rules applicable to variable products, mutual funds, and their registered investment advisers
  • Performing legal and public records searches
  • Maintaining and updating files, policies, procedures, and databases
  • Assisting with the maintenance of sub-custodial registrations for foreign investments

Skills

SEC Filings
Registration Statements
Prospectus Supplements
Proxy Statements
Legal Research
Public Records Searches
Securities Law
Investment Company Act
Variable Annuities
Mutual Funds
Regulatory Compliance

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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