JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and
growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive
difference. Summary: As the Assistant Director - Field Policy, you will
support the administration, evolution, and maintenance of our Field
Policies. You will serve as an escalation point, lead technical
resource, and advisor to the Field Function and the broader field. Key
responsibilities include: Subject Matter Expert: Acting as a subject
matter expert on distribution policy, addressing related matters and
independently resolving inquiries. Consultation: Providing primary
consultation on field policies for issues across the enterprise,
offering guidance to home office stakeholders, field leaders, financial
representatives, and their teams on unique and unprecedented policy
issues. Project Leadership: Leading project or program management
efforts related to Field Policy to identify gaps, best practices, and
proactive solutions to business challenges. This role requires comfort
in navigating ambiguous environments, strong consultation skills,
decisiveness, the ability to manage initiatives, and the ability to take
a proactive approach to enhancing field policy administration. Primary
Duties & Responsibilities: Support the development and revision of field
policies in collaboration with cross-functional partners. Work closely
with enterprise partners to build alignment on escalations and lead the
development and implementation of recommended solutions. You will serve
as the escalation lead for complex, sensitive, and non-standard field
policy-related matters. Lead or participate in departmental business
and/or enterprise projects as required. As a registered securities
principal, oversee the work of non-registered staff members. Demonstrate
broad decision-making and problem-solving latitude, creativity, and
accountability to address non-standard situations, promote adherence to
and apply policies, and grant approval in non-standard scenarios to
Company and NMIS policy. Provide counsel and recommendations to field
management, Field Performance teams, and business leaders on escalated
issues. Support the development and/or improvement, implementation and
oversight of new processes or enhancements to existing processes to
address changes in our business direction or regulatory requirements.
Qualifications: Series 7, Series 24 required Bachelor's degree and a
minimum of 7 years of professional experience in the insurance industry
with risk and investment products and additional experiences in the
areas of broker-dealer supervision, law, or compliance. Demonstrated
ability in independent and collaborative problem solving, critical
thinking and assessment skills, navigating ambiguity, influencing
without authority, project management, implementation, and
decision-making. In-depth knowledge of the culture and For full info
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/3B175AC7D9754E7D
Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other
veterans are encouraged to apply.