Northwestern Mutual

Compliance Systems Consultant

Northwestern Mutual$89K — $134K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 6 years in compliance monitoring or related tech programs, preferably in financial services.
  • Experience leading cross-functional system projects from scope to implementation.
  • Proficient in AI/automation/analytics evaluation and implementation in regulated settings.
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize data for actionable recommendations.
  • Demonstrated decision-making skills balancing regulatory risk with business needs.
  • Excellent communication skills for complex information among diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to triage and prioritize tasks in a dynamic, regulatory-driven environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives for compliance monitoring systems, coordinating with internal and external teams.
  • Conduct regular operational monitoring to ensure system performance aligns with regulations.
  • Create compliance metrics and dashboards to aid oversight and decision-making.
  • Perform analyses to identify compliance risks and suggest mitigations to leadership.
  • Drive continuous improvement through AI and automation initiatives.
  • Manage vendor enhancements and validate deliverables through testing.
  • Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems and training purposes.
  • Provide training and coaching to users, facilitating high-quality support.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Health and wellness programs.
  • Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Hybrid work model with flexibility.
Full Job Description
Serve as a lead on the Enterprise Compliance Systems Management team with responsibility for one or more enterprise compliance monitoring applications used by the Home Office and field. Own complex system enhancements from scoping and requirements through testing, change management, and implementation; direct feature testing and deployment and ensure governance-quality controls are applied. Conduct or oversee daily, monthly, and quarterly monitoring to confirm expected performance and control effectiveness, and perform program-level analyses of system health, monitoring coverage, and regulatory risk. Create, maintain and publish robust documentation, user guides, metrics, dashboards, and reports for operational, executive, and regulatory audiences. Drive continuous improvement by identifying, evaluating, and implementing AI, automation, and analytics solutions in alignment with firm AI governance, partnering with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver measurable outcomes. Proactively identify, quantify, and escalate significant issues and risk findings to leadership and governance forums; lead remediation, policy/procedure updates, and cross-functional remediation efforts. Provide training, onboarding, and coaching for team members and end users, and demonstrate the ability to triage and re-prioritize quickly across multiple systems and competing demands in a dynamic, regulatory-driven environment. What You'll Do 3 Lead and advance assigned initiatives for one or more monitoring and surveillance systems (scoping, requirements, design, UAT, deployment, change control), coordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders. 3 Conduct daily, monthly, and quarterly monitoring operations for assigned systems; validate system performance, tune detection logic to reduce false positives, and ensure monitoring coverage aligns with regulatory expectations and firm policies. 3 Provide requirements to create monitoring dashboards. Monitor and publish compliance metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and trend reports that inform oversight decisions and executive/regulatory reporting; translate data into actionable insights and propose enhancements and process changes. 3 Perform baseline and ad hoc analyses to identify and quantify compliance risk and system limitations; document findings, recommend mitigations, and escalate significant risks to leadership and governance forums. 3 Drive continuous improvement by identifying automation and analytics opportunities, building business cases with success metrics, and leading pilots and program rollouts in accordance with firm AI and change governance. 3 Manage vendor-delivered enhancements and services: define business requirements, validate deliverables through rigorous testing, maintain release documentation, and coordinate support/resolution of operational issues. 3 Maintain and update system documentation, supervisory manuals, user guides, and procedural artifacts; ensure policies and procedures are aligned with system behavior, controls, and regulatory requirements. 3 Provide training, onboarding, and coaching for divisional employees and, potentially, stakeholders; oversee user support escalation paths and ensure consistent, high-quality responses to regulatory and oversight requests. 3 Lead and facilitate cross-functional planning and stakeholder communications across field and Home Office; influence outcomes without direct authority and build consensus on enhancements, prioritization, and program roadmaps. 3 Mentor and provide leadership to less-senior team members; delegate tasks, review work products, and help develop the team's technical and compliance capabilities. 3 Triage and prioritize work by risk, urgency, and impact; rapidly re-prioritize tasks and shift focus across multiple systems and competing demands while maintaining accuracy and timelines. What You Bring to the Table Required 3 Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience supporting compliance monitoring, surveillance, or related technology programs; experience in financial services compliance or supervisory environments preferred. 3 Demonstrated experience leading medium-to-large, cross-functional system projects from requirements through production implementation. 3 Experience evaluating, piloting, and implementing AI/automation/analytics solutions in a regulated environment, including building business cases and defining success metrics; practical knowledge of AI governance requirements. 3 Strong analytical skills with experience generating and analyzing baseline and recurring reports and synthesizing multiple data sources to drive recommendations. 3 Proven problem-solving and decision-making ability; able to balance regulatory risk, business impact, and resource constraints. 3 Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to explain complex or sensitive information and build consensus across field and Home Office stakeholders. 3 Demonstrated ability to triage, prioritize, and re-prioritize tasks quickly across multiple system tools in a dynamic, regulatory-driven environment. Preferred 3 FINRA registration (Series 7 and 24), preferred. 3 Bachelor's degree in business, finance, information systems, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). 3 Prior experience supporting multiple enterprise compliance monitoring/surveillance systems and coordinating across Home Office and field stakeholders. 3 Experience responding to regulatory inquiries/examinations and producing regulatory deliverables. 3 Familiarity with ticketing/change-management systems, data visualization tools, and vendor management. 3 Prior experience mentoring or leading team members and coordinating governance/escalation processes. Skills You Have Attention to Detail: Focuses on specific details to spot and correct errors in advance of them being found and surpass quality expectations. Performs work with thorough proofreading for presentation, content, accuracy, and overall quality. Compliance Metrics, Monitoring & Reporting: Establishes, analyzes and interprets compliance metrics. Defines and implements monitoring controls in order to communicate compliance status, risks, trends and monitors results to stakeholders. Cross Functional Partnering & Planning: Facilitates collaboration, communication, coordination, and planning with individuals and teams from different functions within the organization, and who have different areas of expertise, to achieve common goals. Decision Making: Makes timely, data-driven decisions by understanding the probability of success, identifying risks, gathering business requirements, and developing value statements. Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates extensive knowledge of common practices, regulatory considerations, market trends and the competitive landscape within a particular industry / sector to better understand and address unique client requirements, challenges, and context. Project Management: Delivers projects in alignment to business requirements, specific success criteria, and stakeholder expectations. Plans, manages, and completes projects keeping cost and time considerations in mind. #LI-Hybrid 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.

About Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 160 years. Through a holistic planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what's most important. Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to millions with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. The company manages billion of dollars of investments owned by its clients and held or managed through its wealth management and investment services businesses. Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (securities), broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (fiduciary and fee-based financial planning services), federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC) (long-term care insurance).

Northwestern Mutual Careers

Joining Northwestern Mutual presents a unique opportunity to be part of a team that is dedicated to empowering personal and professional growth, innovation, and leadership in the financial services industry. As a company renowned for its commitment to excellence and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, Northwestern Mutual offers unparalleled job opportunities for both seasoned professionals and those at the start of their careers.

Work You’ll Do

At Northwestern Mutual, we believe in building strong relationships not only with our clients but also among our team members. By joining our team, you will collaborate with some of the most talented professionals in the industry, all united in their commitment to leadership and innovation. Our employees are equipped with top-tier benefits and diversity training that ensure their career journey is both rewarding and inclusive.

Explore Professional Growth and Development

Northwestern Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where career growth is not just a possibility but a priority. With a variety of positions available, from financial representatives to internships for budding professionals, our company is a place where your skills and passion can thrive. We provide extensive training programs and leadership development opportunities that prepare you for success in your current role and beyond.

Innovative Work Environment

Our team at Northwestern Mutual is at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technology and innovative financial strategies to provide exceptional service to our clients. This focus on innovation is not just about staying current; it's about leading the way in the financial sector. Employees at all levels are encouraged to contribute ideas and take initiative, driving the company forward as a leader in the financial industry.

Be Part of Our Diverse and Inclusive Team

Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzzwords at Northwestern Mutual; they are integral to our company culture and business strategy. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees can flourish. Our diversity training programs are designed to enhance understanding and foster an inclusive environment for all team members.

Networking and Career Advancement

Networking within Northwestern Mutual opens doors to expansive career advancement opportunities. We encourage our employees to engage in internal networking events, which often lead to mentorship and further career development. Whether you are looking to enhance your resume, prepare for an interview, or step into a leadership role, Northwestern Mutual provides the resources and support to help you achieve your professional goals.

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