Investment Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Investment Associate will work with financial professionals to deliver financial security to their clients. This behind-the-scenes role offers sales and service support. Volume and sophistication unite to create a fast-paced and dynamic role. This role is best suited for individuals who like to stay productive and thrive in an environment that requires multi-tasking and switching gears regularly.

Our office environment

We are a leading integrated financial planning firm serving our communities with offices throughout Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

· Core Values – Trust, Courage, Personal Responsibility, Commitment to Excellence, Integrity

· Mission- to create an environment of trust through commitment of service to others in the passionate pursuit of excellence

· Purpose – to help people live and lead a better life through excellence in financial planning

· Vision – to become the premier financial planning firm in Wisconsin and top ranked in Northwestern Mutual by all standards

We live life in alignment with our core values of courage, trust, commitment to excellence, and personal responsibility. Our team lives out our highest calling, to serve others. This position is an addition to an already functioning development team. Our Network Office staff is made up of approximately 30 team members. Throughout our territory, we have approximately 90 financial representatives. Our team members build relationships through the local office, our Network Office territory, and nationwide through the Northwestern Mutual system.

Status

· Non-Exempt

duties/Responsibilities

(iNCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

· Prepare all materials and information financial professionals need to support the investment client onboarding process

· Open/fund investment accounts

· Process investment service requests such as funds disbursements, account transfers and trade correction requests

· Document transaction costs and rational as needed

· Process and distribute daily mail

· Coordinate daily investment check deposits

Qualifications

· Life, Accident, & Health Insurance licenses required (or obtain within the first 90 days)

· Series SIE, 6, and 63 required (or obtain within the first year)

· Strong analytical, problem solving, and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work well with others

· Ability to perform repetitive tasks and data entry with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Education

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance and/or related field preferred

Schedule and work location

· Monday thru Friday (8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.)

· In person, with the opportunity to flex schedule

· Limited travel potential

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Equal opportunity

The world’s most talented professionals come from every background. Northwestern Mutual cultivates a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace to enhance the depth, innovation, and quality of the services we offer.

Northwestern Mutual is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Northwestern Mutual will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Ability to Commute:

• Appleton, WI 54913 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Appleton, WI 54913: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person