Investment Operations Specialist
Investment Operations Specialist at Northwestern Mutual, Charlotte.
Are you a dynamic and knowledgeable professional looking for a fulfilling career in financial planning? Northwestern Mutual in Charlotte invites you to join our team as an Investment Operations Specialist. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in our office, collaborating with financial representatives to provide comprehensive financial security to clients through innovative planning. We're seeking an intuitive individual to enhance our team, and here's how you can make an impact:
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate the opening and funding of investment accounts, along with managing investment service requests.
- Create Investment Reports, incorporating client review documents, financial reports, and financial plan updates.
- Develop Investment Plans/Proposals for clients, showcasing your expertise from scratch or through necessary updates.
- Illustrate investment products based on advisor recommendations.
- Utilize tools like NetX360, ENV2, Mutual Fund companies, and internal systems to compile investment proposals.
- Provide swift support through Microsoft Dynamics 365 tasking and email.
- Collaborate with Home Office support services to ensure advisors receive top-quality assistance.
- Maintain compliant electronic client files and offer continued advisor support.
- Deliver investment sales kits, including complex proposals, reports, and portfolio allocations.
- Assist subscribers in maintaining portfolio allocations for Northwestern Mutual's signature series accounts.
- Provide real-time insight and analysis during case consultations to aid in advisor case preparation, situations, and solutions.
- Analyze client financial situations and portfolios to develop and implement comprehensive plans aligned with client goals.
Compensation:
- Salary range: $45,000 - $60,000, plus an annual retention bonus. Salary range is based on licensure at time of hire and obtaining them during your tenure.
Qualifications:
- Life, Accident & Health insurance licenses (Preferred).
- SIE, Series 6 or 7, and 63 Preferred or Willing to Obtain.
- Associate Financial Representative Contract.
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, and/or equivalent work experience.
- 1-3 years of financial planning experience (Preferred).
Competencies:
- Driven for Results: Consistently exceeds goals, bottom-line oriented.
- Strong Interpersonal Communication: Builds relationships, navigates critical conversations with diplomacy.
- Prioritization: Focuses on what is most important and effective, eliminates roadblocks.
- Good Judgement: Makes better decisions, seeks relevant information.
- Confidentiality: Keeps information safe, trustworthy.
- Service Oriented: Anticipates client needs, provides excellent relational service.
- Detail Oriented: Pays close attention to all details, submits high-quality work.
Benefits:
- Support for insurance and financial licensing, SIE, Series 6 or 7, Series 63, CFP®, and more.
- 401K 100% match up to 3%
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Income Insurance.
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- 18 Days PTO.
About Northwestern Mutual:
For over 165 years, Northwestern Mutual has been helping clients live their lives through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. Join us and be a part of a Fortune 100 company, recognized for diversity, admired for financial soundness, and committed to LGBTQ+ equality.
Ready to take your career to the next level? Join Northwestern Mutual - where your success is our priority!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits: Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Retirement plan, Vision insurance, 401K Plan w/ 3% Match
Physical setting: Office
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types: Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate: Charlotte, NC 28211: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience: Financial/Investment Experience: 1-2 years (Preferred, not required)
License/Certification: Series 6, 7, 63 and/or SIE (Preferred, not required), Life and Health (Preferred, not required)
Work Location: In-Office in Charlotte, NC 28211