Northwestern Mutual

Investment Client Services Analyst – Advisory Trading

Northwestern Mutual

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Franklin • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $23 - $34 per hour

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Provide consultative guidance on trading strategies and investment solutions tailored to client objectives.
  • Act as a trusted resource for financial representatives, fostering strong relationships and promoting client retention.
  • Execute trades across multiple asset classes—equities, ETFs, mutual funds, and fixed income—with precision and efficiency.
  • Analyze trade activity and market trends to ensure alignment with client goals and regulatory standards.
  • Assist in portfolio construction and rebalancing, leveraging deep product knowledge and market insights.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance portfolio performance and mitigate risk.
  • Monitor daily trading activity, ensuring timely processing and adherence to industry regulations and internal policies.
  • Maintain rigorous standards for confidentiality, data security, and compliance.
  • Collaborate across teams and external partners to resolve trade discrepancies, margin calls, and error corrections.
  • Proactively identify and address potential risks impacting trade execution or client portfolios.
  • Utilize advanced trading platforms and analytical tools to streamline workflows and improve accuracy.
  • Champion digital solutions and self-service capabilities to enhance client experience and operational efficiency.

Requirements

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
  • 2+ years in trading, investment operations, or client advisory within financial services.
  • Strong understanding of equities, ETFs, mutual funds, fixed income products, and market dynamics.
  • Analytical and problem-solving expertise.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with trading platforms and financial software.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
  • We believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
trading strategiesinvestment solutionsportfolio constructiontrade executionmarket analysisrisk mitigationdata securitycomplianceanalytical skillsproblem-solving
Soft skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsrelationship buildingclient retentioncollaborationproactive risk identificationtime managementadaptabilityattention to detailclient experience enhancement
Certifications
Associate’s degreeBachelor’s degreeFinanceBusinessEconomics