Northwestern Mutual

Sr Analytics Engineer

Northwestern Mutual$118K — $178K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
  • 5+ years in analytics, data, or technology roles.
  • 3+ years using platforms like Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, Atlan, etc.
  • Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering.
  • Strong SQL skills with a focus on optimization and performance management.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business concepts into structured metrics and analytical models.
  • Strong understanding of data quality, governance, and modeling principles.

Responsibilities

  • Lead requirements for reusable analytical data products focused on metric certification and lineage.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document metrics, KPIs, and analytical requirements.
  • Implement a scalable analytics layer for self-service and cross-functional business intelligence.
  • Establish analytical data quality rules and monitor data drift.
  • Conduct data validation and quality assessments across analytics lifecycle and products.
  • Catalog cross-domain analytical products to enhance enterprise visibility.
  • Promote adoption and reuse of analytical data products and enterprise-approved assets.

Benefits

  • Flexible working environment with hybrid options.
  • Opportunities for mentorship and community building within the Analytics team.
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and emerging technologies.
  • Support for continuous learning and professional development.
Full Job Description

About The Job:

Unlike traditional engineering roles focused primarily on data movement or infrastructure, this role is dedicated to creating reusable analytical assets, defining trusted business logic, implementing enterprise metrics, and establishing governed data structures that power advanced analytics and next-generation AI capabilities. The ideal candidate excels at the intersection of business, data, and analytics, transforming strategic objectives into trusted data products, governed metrics, and scalable analytical solutions that drive enterprise decision-making.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead business and technical requirements for development of reusable cross-domain analytical data products with a keen focus on metric certification, lineage identification, and metadata collection.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to define, document, and align metrics, KPIs, business rules, and analytical requirements to ensure consistency, trust, and enterprise reuse.
  • Deliver a scalable analytics layer that establishes consistent enterprise metrics (OKRs/KPIs) that enable self-service and build trusted cross-functional business intelligence.
  • Define analytical data quality rules that align technical standards with business requirements, proactively monitor and manage data drift, and enable trusted analytical outcomes.
  • Perform routine data validation, reconciliation, and quality assessments across the analytics lifecycle and products supported by BICOE to ensure accurate, reliable, and trusted outcomes.
  • Be a driver in cataloging cross-domain analytical products ensuring enterprise visibility and understanding of how to use the asset in Atlan.
  • Be a zealot for adoption and reuse of analytical data products and other enterprise approved assets.
  • Apply vigorous curiosity for emerging technologies that improve data discoverability, contextual understanding, trusted analytical consumption, and AI-enabled decision support.
  • Partner with Data Solutions & Enablement and business stakeholders to ensure end-to-end alignment with enterprise data standards, governance practices, and approved data sources.
  • Responsible for establishing mentorship and coaching community within and beyond the BICOE.

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelors Degree in a related field.
  • 5+ years in analytics, data, or technology-related roles, including 3+ years applying the specified technical skills in platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, Atlan, etc.
  • Demonstrated experience and strong understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), including prompt engineering, model capabilities, limitations, and practical business applications.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous business concepts into structured metrics, analytical models, and reusable data products.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally between business and technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with metric management platforms and strong collaboration skills in researching how metrics are sourced, calculated, and shared.
  • Strong aptitude for data quality, lineage, provenance, and governance in an analytic-centric environment.
  • Strong SQL skills and experience with query optimization and performance management.
  • Successful track record of collecting, designing, and maintaining large data models.
  • Experience developing large analytical datasets, semantic models, dimensional models, or curated analytical data products.
  • Strong understanding of modern data modeling principles, including data grain, dimensions, facts, hierarchies, and reusable business logic.

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.
  • Business Application - Utilizes both business acumen and technologyexpertiseto translate business requirements/capabilities into technicalsolutions andapplies technical knowledge of a product/platform/application to align it with a particular line of business (LOB) based on the organizations technology needs and business goals.
  • Cross Functional Partnering & Planning - Facilitates collaboration, communication, coordination, and planning with individuals and teams fromdifferent functionswithin the organization, and who have different areas of expertise, to achieve common goals.
  • Data Analytics - Creates business knowledge through data analysis and/or uses,maintains, captures, and stores data analysis;appliesdifferent typesof analysis (e.g., financial, economic, competitive, supplier, industry) and analytical techniques.
  • Data Integrity - Resolves issues in data to ensure higher accuracy and consistency over its entire lifecycle of design, implementation, and usage.
  • Data Literacy - Utilizesappropriate datafor a particular purpose by thinking critically about information yielded by data analysis; applies data analytics tools/methods and theirappropriate purposesand recognizes when data is being misrepresented to resolve issues or escalate to theappropriate party.
  • Strategic Thinking - Usescritical thinking and knowledge of business demand to plan, design, prioritize and execute high impact initiatives and programs.

#LI-Hybrid

Compensation Range:

Pay Range - Start:

$118,960.00

Pay Range - End:

$178,440.00

Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

Structure 110:

$130,880.00 USD - $196,320.00 USD

Structure 115:


$136,800.00 USD - $205,200.00 USD

We believe in fairness and transparency. Its 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 youre living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click 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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Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players who are ready to take their career to the next level. Explore the job opportunities and internships available at Northwestern Mutual and find out how you can contribute to our legacy of innovation and leadership.

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