Assistant Director of Product Positioning & Intelligence

  • Full-time

Company Description

You and Northwestern Mutual. We believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. And we’re much stronger together than we are apart. These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they’re just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.

Our business is about helping people secure their financial futures, and that starts with putting people first – our clients, our employees and our field representatives. Northwestern Mutual is known for financial strength. We’re strong, innovative and growing. Come grow with us.

Job Description

At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.

We're strong and growing. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual. We're strong, innovative and growing.

We invest in our people. We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their career and in turn, our business.

We care.  We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefitted from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they're passionate about.

 

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

What's the role?

Proactively lead complex life insurance positioning efforts by identifying new opportunities and building innovative solutions to grow sales of large premium policies (ie premium financing and cash value loans).   Partner with other areas of the home office to deliver and maximize the impact to FRs; in particular Planning and Sales. 
Address market threats and resolve barriers within the home office and field that impede the sale of large premium life insurance policies to build FR conviction in the long term value of NM’s life insurance solutions.  Coordinate with home office teams to minimize pressure of outside sales and preserve inforce polices in this segment of the market including law, actuarial, compliance and new business. 
Lead the development and execution of the company’s universal life positioning strategy and drive for buy in across the home office and field to grow sales of the product in the personal market. 
Serve as subject matter expert on complex life insurance positioning issues for the field and home office teams that work with the field.  Represent the product line in various corporate initiatives and be an advocate for its role in execution of the company strategy.   

 

Bring Your Best! What this role needs:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, finance, economics, math or actuarial science.  Advanced degree or certification desired—MBA, CFP, JD or FSA.
  • Seven plus years of insurance or financial services experiece.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels in the company and with financial representatives.
  • Strong analytical ability with expert knowledge of one or more of NM’s risk products
  • Superior communication skills with proven ability to explain complex concepts in understandable terms
  • Strong organizational and follow though skills with demonstrated ability to manage conflict 

 

Req ID: 8121
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Education Experience: Bachelor's Required
Employment Experience: 3-5 years
Licenses/Certifications: None
FLSA Status: Exempt
Posting Date: 09/26/2016

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