Northwestern Mutual

Underwriting Field Experience Strategy & Communications Assistant Director

Northwestern Mutual • $118K — $178K *
Milwaukee, WI 53215In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 7 years' leadership experience, including people management.
  • Demonstrated success in overseeing diverse teams.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills for guiding groups.
  • Proven expertise in portfolio/project management and strategic planning.
  • Ability to navigate organizational structures and foster collaboration across levels.
  • Strong business acumen to drive impactful solutions.
  • Capable of translating strategies into actionable plans.

Responsibilities

  • Direct division strategy development and execution aligning with business priorities.
  • Lead strategic initiatives to enhance business value.
  • Facilitate cross-department collaboration on strategic goals.
  • Identify operational gaps and recommend effective solutions.
  • Manage project execution to enhance departmental effectiveness.
  • Plan and prepare agendas for leadership and staff meetings.
  • Create and implement communication strategies for diverse audiences.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and leadership advancement.
  • Collaborative work environment across diverse teams.
  • Ability to impact key business outcomes at an organizational level.
  • Engagement in high-level strategy formulation and execution.
Full Job Description
Summary

Helps to drive the strategic division vision, operating model, communications and planning activities, and outcomes for the Field Experience and Engagement division.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Planning
  • Directs division strategy development and execution, ensuring alignment with key business priorities and outcomes.
  • Leads division strategic initiatives that drive business value.
  • Collaborates, plans and organizes with and through people to bridge strategies across teams.


Business Operations
  • Responsible for strategy and planning to align business operations with the company's overarching strategy, mission and goals.
  • Identifies gaps between ideal and current state of operating model and recommends solutions to close the gaps.
  • Facilitates execution of division operating model to improve the health of the department and organization.
  • Exhibits high level of local (department/division) business acumen to identify and solve complex operational or organizational problems and identify innovative solutions.


Project Management
  • Partners with department/division leadership team to identify and track priority work, including identifying business outcomes and key metrics, portfolio management of key department priorities, developing strategy for project execution, and creating transparency on priority work in the department/division and throughout the enterprise.
  • Leads teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.


Meeting Planning & Leadership Development Support
  • Plans and prepares agendas for staff or leadership meetings and planning sessions.
  • Participates in regular leadership meetings to evaluate barriers to success and develop courses of action to overcome issues at the department/division level.
  • Impacts the achievement of operational or project objectives and ensures alignment of department/division priorities to organizational strategy.
  • Facilitates cross-functional initiatives and the flow of information between stakeholders and other teams.
  • Coordinates requests for information from stakeholders and prepares reports and presentations in response. Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.


Communications Support & Delivery
  • Lead a consultant (P3) responsible for field and home office communications content creation and coordination
  • Conceptualizes, creates, and implements divisional communications plans and deliverables to support our field and home office partners
  • Leverages data to identify needs, inform plans, and evaluate effectiveness
  • Proactive professional who has ability to collaborate, build trust and rapport, provide counsel, and develop productive working relationships with business partners at all levels.
  • Strong writer with the ability to quickly grasp complex topics, synthesize, and distill concepts by writing for a variety of audiences


Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 7 years' business leadership experience with some form of people leadership experience
  • Proven leadership skills working with diverse teams.
  • Superior interpersonal skills to lead a group of people.
  • Experience in portfolio and/or project management, strategic and operational planning, and leading multiple complex projects with organization-wide impact.
  • Demonstrated organizational agility to work across organizational boundaries, influence, and collaborate with all levels on solutions that benefit the organization.
  • Ability to work horizontally w/ shared priorities elevate functional priorities over department objectives.
  • Exceptional business acumen and focus on achieving business impact through progressive practices and sound business judgment.
  • Ability to translate goals and strategies into executable business plans.
  • Demonstrated learning agility and outside-in perspective to identify future trends and practices.
  • Strong problem solving and strategic/critical thinking skills.
  • Facilitation and team building skills; ability to play an active, operational and communicative role.
  • Pro-active and an ability to anticipate needs for a range of broad / complex business problems and staying ahead of them; comfortable working in an ambiguous environment.


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. 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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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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