Senior Investment Product Specialist

At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference. Summary: Summary: Primary responsibility is to assist with management of investment products including design and implementation of new or existing products, promotion strategies, overall execution of the product strategy and day-to-day product line management to advance sales and servicing. A significant portion of the specialists time is spent maintaining existing platforms/products or serving in a project management/business analyst capacity for department sponsored projects. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Exposure to field feedback and customer needs in order to understand product or program features and functions. May support decisions and processes that are in place and translate to advisors. Supports implementation of new products and maintain existing products by updating reports and running data. Assisting in the creation and publication of research lists, ongoing product monitoring and adhoc analysis. Supports project administration and management for department sponsored initiatives and company funded projects Builds expertise for the technology platforms or processes that support the investment products. Learning about profitability of assigned products via sales growth, net cash flow, sound product design and managed expenses. Researching product design of competitive offerings. Learning about the strategic role Wealth plays in the enterprise and how investment products integrate with insurance products. Supports ongoing product evolution including coordinating and driving efforts with technical, operational, compensation, investment and regulatory experts. Understands and demonstrates regulatory compliance by adhering to business conduct, and supporting programs that address field and client practices. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, finance, economics or related field or equivalent experience. 3 plus years of experience in financial services. Proficient in Microsoft suite of products with expertise demonstrated in using Excel to analyze data and build reports Ability to learn technical details of investment programs. Strong organizational and follow-through skills, with ability to work within deadlines, prioritize work and multitask. Strong attention to detail and ability to develop deep product expertise. Ability to build strong internal networks. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Exhibit a growth mindset as seen through progressive job responsibilities and desire to learn. FINRA Non-Registered Fingerprinted. Skills-Proficiency Level: Actuarial Management - Basic Financial Analysis - Basic Influencing Decisions - Basic Market Segmentation - Basic Persuasion - Basic Product Development - Basic Product Implementation - Basic Product Management - Basic Product Development Research - Basic Product Sales - Basic Regulatory Compliance - Basic Regulatory Risk Assessment - Basic Trend Analysis - Basic This position has been classified as a Registered Representative under NMIS guidelines and requires fingerprinting. Required Certifications: Series 6 - FINRA, Series 7 - FINRA, SIE - FINRA Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our client’s interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you work or would be working in Colorado or outside of a Corporate location, please click here for information pertaining to compensation and benefits.