Job description
GET MORE OUT OF YOUR CAREER
Choose a career where changing someone else’s life for the better is also life-changing for you – personally, professionally and financially.
Recognized by FORTUNE as one of the “World’s Most Admired” companies, Northwestern Mutual (NM) has been among the leaders in the financial services industry for nearly 160 years. NM has a proven track record of financial success.
FINANCIAL PLANNING WITH NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
A career that allows you to make an impact on others with tremendous growth potential and flexibility isn’t just a dream. At Northwestern Mutual, our financial professionals help clients reach their goals by developing and implementing financial plans to show clients where they are today, plan where they want to go tomorrow and provide the financial tools and support to help them get there.
THIS CAREER OFFERS YOU:
- A high-quality training program to help you get started.
- The opportunity to design your roadmap to leadership and specialized roles.
- The ability to positively impact someone else’s life.
- Personalized mentoring and professional development.
- A culture that promotes diversity, teamwork, work/life balance, recognition and rewards.
- Backing by Northwestern Mutual, an industry leader with a proven track record of success.
CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF HELPING OTHERS REACH THEIR FINANCIAL GOALS?
Many people (50 percent) find their calling in financial services after working in other industries. Wondering if you’d be a good fit? See how many of the characteristics below match up to you:
- You know how to connect with people, building personal, trusted relationships. Financial planning is interesting to you.
- You’re a driven person who’s committed to succeeding.
- You’re ready to earn more for your hard work.
- You enjoy helping people make more informed, confident decisions.
- You’re ready to live the life you want, both personally and professionally.
A CAREER WITH ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES
This career is primarily performance-based through commissions, bonuses, stipends, repeat business, and client retention. It allows you to control what you would want to earn at any given time in your career. To give you an idea, our financial professionals are making on average about $60,000 in their first year, and there is potential for much more.
What’s the catch? The first years can be tough as you’re learning the business. But the trade-off is that you get to define what success looks like.
INCOME GROWTH OPPORTUNITY:
Average vs Top 25%
- Year 1 | $60,000 – $160,000
- Year 3 | $214,000 – $424,000
- Year 5+ | $516,000 – $1,918,000
Beyond income, you’ll also have access to a comprehensive benefits package:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
- Two company-funded retirement plans
- Group life and disability income insurance
- Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
- 401(k) matching option
- Financial support for Life and Health license, SIE, Series 63, 7 and CFP
We want people with different backgrounds and work experience, including but not limited to: financial services, business development, hospitality, banking, sales, marketing, management, educators, athletics, legal, communications, real estate, entrepreneurs, military veterans, and community influencers. We hope you have or will soon have a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree from a four-year college or university. It’s also a plus if you have strong interpersonal skills, grit, motivation, and are a self-starter.