Field Shared Services Wealth Ops Specialist

Northwestern Mutual

. Create investment proposals, generate new account paperwork, enter transfer requests and ACH/cash management instructions with high degree of accuracy.

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $56,640 - $84,960 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in investment operations, including account opening and transfers, while applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to mentor junior staff and communicate effectively with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Investment OperationsAccount OpeningFINRA Series 7Analytical SkillsMentoring/Coaching

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Hard Skills

Investment ProposalsAccount PaperworkTransfer RequestsACH ManagementQuality ChecksCritical ThinkingAttention to DetailDecision MakingProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsNegotiation SkillsTeam CollaborationInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Investment Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

FINRA Series 7

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInvestment ProductsNMIS GuidelinesRegistered RepresentativeAssociated Person

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create investment proposals, generate new account paperwork, enter transfer requests and ACH/cash management instructions with high degree of accuracy.
Track status of accounts in investment systems and contact contra-firms for transfer status.
Apply critical thinking and good judgment to resolve requests or issues related to account transfers; determine when to elevate those requiring more advanced knowledge.
Support the team in leading weekly calls with advisors subscribed to the services to give status updates or background information on in-process work and work through best practices with advisors.
Recommend and implement improvements to standard work and/or work processes.
Mentor less experienced staff in technologies and standard work.
Perform final quality checks for peers and more junior staff.
Use basic investment knowledge to provide flexibility on standard work.
With guidance, understand and apply special instructions that are outside of standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field.
Minimum of two years of financial services experience with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of NM investment products, markets, technologies & services.
At least 1 year of experience with investment operations activities such as new account opening or transfers.
FINRA Series 7 preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to positively influence, work cooperatively, and negotiate with individuals in the department and the field to maintain maximum operational efficiency.
Strong organizational and communication skills including ability to establish rapport.
Strong analytical skills, problem solving, attention to detail and accuracy.
Proven ability to make sound judgments and decisions when faced with ambiguous situations.
Strong mentoring/coaching skills and the ability to lead development and training of junior team members.
This position has been classified as a Registered Representative under NMIS guidelines and requires fingerprinting.
This position has been classified as an Associated Person under NMIS guidelines and requires fingerprinting and completion of required form.
Non-Registered Fingerprinted - FINRA.