Investment Client Srvcs Spec - Rep Reassignment Team - Hybrid

Summary

Join ICS's Rep Reassignment team and help deliver a smooth, highstakes transition experience for our field partners and their clients when representatives change (e.g., succession plans, ensembles, code moves, and terminations). You'll own complex case work, consult with the field, and provide homeoffice oversight that protects clients and meets fiduciary expectations-while contributing datadriven insights that make the process better over time.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

* Own case work endtoend for rep reassignment: intake, research, documentation, operational updates, and final quality checks across brokerage and advisory accounts.

* Consult the field on access/navigation, reassignment rules, and account maintenance; deescalate sensitive scenarios with clarity and empathy.

* Safeguard supervisory integrity by applying oversight standards on impacted advisory accounts and ensuring policies and controls are followed.

* Resolve and prevent issues by investigating root causes, reconciling discrepancies, and maintaining an auditable trail.

* Analyze data and trends (Excel) to monitor volumes, turnaround times, error patterns, and downstream impacts; recommend fixes and backlog items.

* Collaborate crossfunctionally with ICS peers and enterprise partners (e.g., CL&R, Advisor Solutions, Risk Client Services) to remove friction and improve consistency.

* Support service performance for case queues and phone coverage as needed, adjusting priorities to meet demand.

* Contribute to change by participating in UAT and process improvements; communicate changes clearly to stakeholders.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's in Business or related field or equivalent industry experience.

* 3+ years in investment services/operations with a track record of resolving complex inquiries.

* Strong judgment in ambiguous situations; analytical, detailoriented, and comfortable making decisions.

* Excellent interpersonal and written communication; able to influence without authority and collaborate across levels.

* Selfdirected, organized, and effective at managing multiple assignments.

* Solid operational knowledge of brokerage/advisory products and procedures.

* Excel proficiency; comfort with data analysis and pattern recognition.

* Facilitation/presentation skills to explain complex operational changes simply.

Licensing

This is a nonlicensed, NRF role. No FINRA registrations are required. (You will complete NMIS fingerprinting and be classified as an Access Person for personal securities transaction reporting.)

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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.

Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement (NM) - Intermediate, Technical Problem Solving (NM) - Intermediate, Cross Functional Partnering & Planning (NM) - Intermediate, Consulting (NM) - Intermediate, Adaptive Communication (NM) - Intermediate, Attention to Detail (NM) - Intermediate, Audits (NM) - Intermediate, Financial Services Industry Acumen (NM) - Intermediate, Change Adaptability (NM) - Intermediate, Customer Support (NM) - Intermediate, Professional Presentation, Organization (NM) - Intermediate, Customer Service Mindset (NM) - Intermediate, Policy Inquiries & Complaints Management (NM) - Intermediate, Data Analysis, Industry Knowledge (NM) - Intermediate, Prioritization (NM) - Intermediate, Policy & Procedure (NM) - Intermediate, Field Consulting (NM) - Intermediate, Business Acumen (NM) - Intermediate, Compliance (NM) - Intermediate, Customer Centricity (NM) - Intermediate, Analytical Thinking (NM) - Intermediate, Root Cause Analysis & Decision Quality (NM) - Intermediate, Investment Management Systems (NM) - Intermediate, Tax Awareness (NM) - Intermediate, Investment Products (NM) - Intermediate

We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups