Risk Product Development Assistant Director
Northwestern Mutual
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Wisconsin • United States
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Salary
💰 $114,450 - $212,550 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Assist in developing and executing product development strategies that leverage company advantages
- Design competitive and financially sound products based on client and field insight
- Provide representation and advocacy for life product in cross-departmental project teams
- Assist in the development and execution of product line sales goals, communication strategies, and product promotion plans
- Provide ongoing analysis of and planning for future trends that may impact the financial results of the product line
- Provide expert technical assistance/consultation to the field and home office regarding products, complex product analysis, competitive intelligence, sales illustrations and sales ideas
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration, actuarial science, finance, economics, marketing or related field
- Actuary background required
- Attainment of Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designation
- Minimum of eight years of experience in financial services; experience with NM products preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead large cross-departmental projects including the ability to manage project financials
- Experience with flexible premium products preferred
- Proven ability to anticipate future industry, economic, and client consequences and trends
- Interest in innovative approaches to developing product solutions
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills with ability to work within deadlines and prioritize work
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Strong understanding of and experience interacting with NM field
- Series 6 required or successful completion within six months.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible working hours
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
product developmentfinancial analysiscomplex product analysiscompetitive intelligencesales illustrationssales strategiesproject financial managementflexible premium productsinnovative product solutions
Soft Skills
leadershiporganizational skillscommunication skillsproject managementanalytical thinkingstrategic planningcross-departmental collaborationtime managementprioritization
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeFellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)Series 6