Northwestern Mutual

Senior Manager of Enterprise Insights - Field Research

Northwestern Mutual$89K — $134K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience in research and data analysis, with strong B2C exposure
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, Tableau, SAS, and SPSS
  • Familiarity with regression, factor, and cluster analysis methods
  • Experience with budget and vendor management
  • Degree in business, marketing, social sciences, statistics or a related field, preferably from a top-tier school
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to utilize AI tools for enhanced research capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead field learning initiatives collaborating across multiple teams
  • Serve as the primary source of actionable insights for internal stakeholders
  • Deliver comprehensive reports and implications for operational improvements
  • Conduct data analysis using statistical techniques to uncover insights
  • Design integrated datasets in collaboration with technical teams for analysis
  • Identify and implement enhancements to analytical processes and practices
  • Synthesize multi-source data into strategic insights for the organization

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring
  • Exposure to cutting-edge AI tools and methodologies
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Engagement in meaningful projects that influence strategic decisions
Full Job Description
About the Job

As the Senior Manager of Enterprise Insights - Field Research, you will bring financial advisor understanding and strategic foresight to life to inspire profitable growth. You will drive the learning agenda across cross-functional teams, developing forward-looking strategies grounded in field realities and emerging trends.

This is your opportunity to help build a new, centralized enterprise insight capability. You will advocate for financial advisors, anticipating their needs while bridging these findings with consumer realities. Beyond driving field research, you will act as a compelling team leader with natural servant leadership abilities, passionate about mentoring and shaping our analytical talent.

You will design impactful reporting frameworks by synthesizing custom field research, advisor sentiment, and client NPS where applicable. As a master storyteller, you will help weave disparate field, consumer, and client data into meaningful insights that bring extreme clarity to the organization and empower stakeholders to take insight-led action.

By helping to integrate insights across the advisor, client, and consumer journeys, you will unify field experience assessment scores and holistic feedback into a cohesive lifecycle view. This approach allows you to proactively prescribe targeted solutions that elevate the advisor experience and drive enterprise success.

Finally, you will support our steady enterprise approach to AI adoption, leveraging AI-driven tools to enhance field research capabilities and keep the team at the cutting edge of data synthesis.

What You'll Do
  • Lead the Field learning agenda working closely with Field, Journey, Marketing, Product and Digital teams to develop products, communications and strategies that are grounded in deep financial advisor understanding.
  • As part of the Enterprise Insights team, be the go-to source for ad-hoc analysis and actionable research. Be an advocate for the field, client and consumer in internal meetings and a driver of insight-led actions across the enterprise.
  • Deliver reports, insights and implications to assigned business partners to inform decisions that improve the field / consumer / client experience.
  • Perform data analysis and interpretation, using basic statistical techniques (Frequency distributions, Descriptive statistics, T-tests; Cross-tabs, Correlations, Text analytics) to reveal new findings and insights to marketing and other business partners.
  • Determine requisite data elements and work with technical resources to design integrated internal and syndicated datasets to provide required analysis.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance the team's analytical capabilities by evaluating current processes, new trends, working with business partners, and taking initiative to apply new and improved research best practices.
  • Proactively share relevant information and insights with the internal teams.
  • Interpret and synthesize multi-source data into insights that lead to actionable strategies and plans for the brand.


What You'll Bring To The Role
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience/knowledge desired in research and data analysis, application of statistical research techniques. B2C category experience strongly preferred.
  • Seasoned expert in advanced features of a variety of programs which may include Excel, Access, SQL, SAS, SPSS, Tableau and Business Intelligence tools.
  • Experience and knowledge of the following advanced analytic techniques (Regression, Factor analysis, Cluster analysis highly preferred).
  • Experience should include budget management, and vendor management.
  • Strong technical market research skills that include; quantitative, qualitative, primary, and secondary.
  • Degree in business, marketing, social sciences, statistics or related field. Ideally from top-tier school.
  • Strong business acumen.
  • Financial Services Experience Not Required; but must have, or acquire soon after, intimate knowledge of NM field, markets, clients and products.
  • Able to be both strategic and tactical, with strong analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills. Ability to unite key colleagues and cross-functional partners by gaining trust through demonstrating business expertise.
  • Consistently displays professional courage to research design, analysis and interpretation to deliver credible work product free of bias.
  • Acts in the best interest of consumer / clients and the company.
  • Embraces new research tools and AI capabilities as they become available and approved.
  • MBA or Master's Degree strongly preferred


Skills You Have
  • Adaptive Communication: Formulates strategies to be used to convey complex information about services, products, systems, or processes to targeted audiences; communicates and liaises between technical and non-technical audiences.
  • 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.
  • Problem Management: Classifies, prioritizes and initiates action, and documents root causes of problems and implements remedies. Manages the lifecycle of all problems. Prevents incidents from happening and minimizes the impact of incidents that cannot be prevented.
  • Research Communication: Synthesizes and communicates research findings and insights in compelling ways to stakeholders to influence potential design and decision making. Translates data into compelling narratives to demonstrate business insights and opportunities and influence business decisions.
  • Research Design: Leverages methods such as surveys, contextual inquiries, card sorting, and focus group to identify problems/risks and devises plans to address concerns raised via research.


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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.

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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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