At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Provides proactive support for the investment needs and questions of field financial advisors and Wealth Management Advisors. The investment consultant will be a key resource for field advisors and registered representatives and will be instrumental in facilitating their investment-related client discussions. Carefully evaluate and recommend client investment solutions. Consults to trading, portfolio rebalancing, transition management, proxy voting, portfolio construction, investment performance, security selection, security research, investment planning and financial markets. Mentor and provide guidance to investment consultants on the team. Act as a Subject Matter Expert on various investment related projects and initiatives. May participate on the NMWMC Investment Committee or Investment Strategy Committee. In depth knowledge of market and fund/manager data concerning the investment strategies and tactics of these investments and their impact on account performance .Perform ad hoc due diligence and analytical rigor to research on stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other investment vehicles as requested by advisors. In depth understanding of investment advisory product offerings with ability to understand customer needs and identify appropriate product solutions. Conduct supervisory activities related to our rep-as-PM program including approval of advisory program non-standard proposals, investment transition plans, ineligible securities and qualified retirement plans. Qualifications Bachelor's degree, MBA or other advanced degree preferred CFA, CFP or work toward achieving the designation Minimum of 10 years relevant work experience in the financial services industry, including a broad knowledge of markets, investments, economics, accounting, and financial tools, such as Bloomberg and Morningstar. Demonstrated ability to address complex customer needs and to recommend investment strategy alternatives that meet these needs. Demonstrated ability to consistently make sound investment strategy recommendations. Independent, driven individual with strong work ethic and desire to engage in continuous learning related to the role, markets and investments Experience working with an investment sales force including the ability to persuade and explain complex investment topics. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills FINRA registrations are permissible for this position. Experience making presentations to field representatives. #LI-Hybri This position has been classified as an Associated Person under NMIS guidelines and requires fingerprinting and completion of required form. Required Certifications: Non-Registered Fingerprinted - FINRA Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $100,030.00 Pay Range - End: $185,770.00 Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please click here for additional information relating to location-based pay structures. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our client’s interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! 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. If you work or would be working in California, Colorado, New York City, Washington or outside of a Corporate location, please click here for information pertaining to compensation and benefits. At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company over 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual. What started in Milwaukee, WI has grown into 7,000 home office professionals split across 3 campuses: New York City, Franklin and downtown Milwaukee (HQ) - each one bringing with it its own unique talent and culture. 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 as we are growing our digital and tech capabilities and are always on the lookout for bright, tech-savvy candidates. Northwestern Mutual is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We have chosen to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where talented people from all backgrounds want to be, want to stay, and want to build their future. We celebrate and support our differences for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. 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.