[Remote] Registered Client Care Srvcs Rep (S6/63) - ADM - at Northwestern Mutual

Wisconsin, United States

Northwestern Mutual Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Associates degree in business or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • FINRA Licensure 6/63 or 7/63 required (classified as Registered Representative under NMIS guidelines, requires fingerprinting, SIE - FINRA)
  • Minimum of 2 years related customer service experience with proven customer service skills
  • Advanced understanding of Investment or Income markets or products (i.e. VA, VL, VUL Retirement or Business markets)
  • A basic understanding of tax implications
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and handle high volume of calls/case load with the greatest possible degree of accuracy
  • Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
  • A strong desire to continuously learn and improve
  • 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 by answering questions, providing servicing options, and helping with products or services in a call center environment
  • Resolves inquiries and transactions from Financial Reps and clients on basic, intermediate (semi-complex), and learning complex levels in a registered area
  • Researches and evaluates possible solutions to complex problems by identifying root cause and some deviations from procedures
  • Takes ownership of calls and anticipates future issues to avoid repeat calls and unnecessary transfers
  • De-escalates client experience situations effectively while guiding clients through complex and unique inquiries
  • Serves as a trusted advocate for Financial Representatives and partners with them to meet client needs
  • Embraces new technology and advocates for website and self-service capabilities by educating clients and field
  • Understands risks and impacts of transactions on clients or policies
  • Understands how systems connect to processes and outcomes
  • Drives change and embraces continuous improvement by creating processes to accommodate change
  • Fosters professional relationships with clients to enhance brand loyalty
  • Handles phone and transactional responsibilities while adhering to strict confidentiality and privacy standards
  • Shifts work priorities to meet business and customer demand
  • Processes various annuity conversion transactions and manages payout options such as lump-sum or annuitized distributions
  • Addresses customer inquiries related to annuity distribution and maintenance services

Skills

Annuity Processing
Policy Maintenance
Client Servicing
Call Center Operations
Transaction Processing
Inquiry Resolution
Customer De-escalation
Problem Solving
Root Cause Analysis
Self-Service Advocacy

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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