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Northwestern Mutual

Franklin, WI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$89,360–$134,040 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Brokerage, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Detail Oriented, Disbursements, Equity Securities, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Analysis, Financial Risk, Financial Services, Fixed Income Investments, Investment Management, Investment Services, Investment Strategy, Leadership, Licensing, Maintain Compliance, Market Trend Analysis, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Resolve Customer Issues, Retail, Root Cause Analysis, Sales, Sales Management, Securities, Securities Law, Securities Sales, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Series 63, Series 65, Series 7, State Laws and Regulations, Storytelling, Team Player, Technical Research, Technical Support, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Trading/Stockbroking, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Franklin, WI
POSTED
Today

About This Role

Join the General Trading team within Northwestern Mutual's Investment Client Services division, where you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients and Financial Representatives on securities transactions across equities, fixed income, and options. This hybrid role puts you at the center of NM's brokerage trading operations, executing complex trades, mentoring teammates, and staying ahead of market trends.

If you bring strong fixed income trading experience and a passion for guiding clients through sophisticated investment strategies, this is your opportunity to make an impact at a Fortune 100 company with a 165+ year legacy. You'll work alongside experienced professionals on a collaborative trading desk that values market knowledge, compliance excellence, and client relationships.

What You'll Do

Advisory & Trade Execution

  • Serve as a go-to resource for Financial Representatives and their clients on the purchase and sale of securities across equities, fixed income, and options.
  • Assess client financial needs, risk tolerance, and suitability, combining your market expertise with client profiles to recommend appropriate investments.
  • Guide the team and Financial Representatives through complex trading scenarios, including bond ladders, options strategies, executive option exercises, and restricted stock transactions.
  • Build credibility and develop lasting client relationships through ongoing assessment of financial needs and timely investment recommendations.

Account Management & Coordination

  • Manage the transition and ongoing servicing of advisory and retirement accounts when a local advisor is no longer available, including annual reviews, investment guidance, suitability determinations, and administrative coordination.
  • Partner with other ICS departments to facilitate administrative changes, disbursement requests, and account reassignments.

Mentoring & Leadership

  • Mentor and train Securities Specialists and new Trading Services team members on trade execution, systems, and best practices.
  • Evaluate and resolve complex issues escalated by team members, serving as a credible technical resource across the department.
  • Present material to large, diverse groups on complex trading strategies (bond ladders, covered call writing, etc.) and the overall operations of the trading desk.

Projects & Compliance

  • Contribute to trading desk projects, including policy development, process improvements, and creating educational communications for the field.
  • Serve as a backup to the Assistant Director for trade corrections, outgoing securities correspondence, daily workflow preparation, and customer complaint resolution.
  • Maintain full compliance with FINRA, SEC, and MSRB regulations, as well as all internal policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Stay current on securities market developments, using fundamental and technical research to support sound, timely investment decisions on behalf of clients.

What You'll Bring

Must-Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in business or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in a retail brokerage sales or trading capacity
  • Strong knowledge of FINRA and federal/state securities laws and regulations
  • FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses (active)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex, multi-step processes

Preferred

  • Fixed income trading experience (highly valued for this team)
  • Project management experience or demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives
  • Interest in process improvement, workflow optimization, and mentoring others

Licensing We'll Support You In Obtaining

  • Series 65 (or IAR registration in Wisconsin) within your first 3 months
  • One or more of Series 4, 24, or 53 within your first 6 months
  • Study resources and exam support provided

Why Northwestern Mutual

  • Fortune 100 company with 165+ years of financial strength
  • Collaborative trading desk environment with experienced leadership at the manager and director level
  • Clear career paths within Investment Client Services
  • Comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and investment in your professional development

This position has been classified as a Registered Representative under NMIS guidelines and requires fingerprinting.Series 24 - FINRA, Series 63 - FINRA, Series 7 - FINRA, SIE - FINRA

Compensation Range:

Pay Range - Start:

$89,360.00

Pay Range - End:

$134,040.00

Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

Structure 110:

$98,320.00 USD - $147,480.00 USD

Structure 115:

$102,800.00 USD - $154,200.00 USD

We believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you’re living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.

Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now!

Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.

Skills

Customer Centricity (NM) - Advanced, Field Consulting (NM) - Advanced, Technical Problem Solving (NM) - Intermediate, Change Adaptability (NM) - Advanced, Cross Functional Partnering & Planning (NM) - Advanced, Financial Services Industry Acumen (NM) - Advanced, Industry Knowledge (NM) - Advanced, Investment Products (NM) - Advanced, Organizational & Political Savvy (NM) - Intermediate, Financial Securities (NM) - Advanced, Process Improvement (NM) - Advanced, Analytical Thinking (NM) - Advanced, Compliance (NM) - Advanced, Policy Inquiries & Complaints Management​ (NM) - Intermediate, Policy & Procedure (NM) - Intermediate, Audits (NM) - Advanced, Organization (NM) - Advanced, Root Cause Analysis & Decision Quality (NM) - Advanced, Prioritization (NM) - Advanced, Customer Support (NM) - Advanced, Strategic Thinking (NM) - Intermediate, Attention to Detail (NM) - Advanced, Consulting (NM) - Advanced, Business Acumen (NM) - Advanced, Adaptive Communication (NM) - Advanced, Storytelling through Data (NM) - Advanced, Investment Management Systems (NM) - Advanced, Statutes & Regulation (NM) - Advanced, Tax Awareness (NM) - Intermediate, Customer Service Mindset (NM) - Advanced

FIND YOUR FUTURE

We’re excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.

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About the Company

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Northwestern Mutual

Who We Are

What we believe.

We believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. And that doing what’s right is good for everyone — our clients, our employees, our financial representatives and our communities.
These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they’re just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.

We’re known for our financial strength.

That means we’ll be here for the millions of people who are counting on us—our clients, our employees, our financial representatives and our communities.

We care.

We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefited from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they’re passionate about.


Why Work Here

We’re strong and growing.

In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual. We’re strong, innovative and growing. And we want you to grow with us.

We invest in our people.

We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their careers, and, in turn, our business. Movement around the company is encouraged and we help our people build meaningful, long-term careers.

Be part of building our future.

We’re expanding our campus in downtown Milwaukee overlooking Lake Michigan. The Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons will include a state-of-the-art employee Learning Institute, and will feature a natural light-filled, 21st century work environment. This signature development reinforces our commitment to job growth, attracting top talent and drawing new business to Milwaukee.

Enjoy Milwaukee.

Located on beautiful Lake Michigan, Milwaukee offers a perfect balance of big city and small town living. Home to Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival, Milwaukee has a thriving music scene, a celebrated annual film festival and vibrant performing arts community. Professional sports teams include the Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks and other major teams. And outdoor family fun is easy here. An extensive urban bike path network links our lakefront parks, beaches and other recreational hotspots.


Our Culture

We are always evolving.

At Northwestern Mutual, our employees, and our business, are always evolving. We are agile and continuously learning and improving. We have a work environment that empowers problem solving and encourages innovation—you will make an impact here.

We do what’s right.

Our “do-what’s-right” value is pervasive. We ask ourselves: “Is this in the best interest of our clients? Our employees? Our financial representatives?” Acting on this value improves our clients’ experience, and makes Northwestern Mutual a better place to work.

We recognize and develop possibilities in our people.

Onsite training and leadership development programs help employees succeed and grow. We also sponsor learning opportunities outside the company to help employees stay current in their fields, network with peers and gain external perspective.

Diversity makes us better.

We believe diversity and inclusion cultivate creativity, innovation and a better experience for our clients. That’s why we recruit and grow people who bring unique perspectives, ideas, beliefs and cultural backgrounds.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1857
WEBSITE
https://www.northwesternmutual.com/