Investment Client Srvcs Analyst (NRF) - Hybrid

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Job Description:

This position supports our field and clients with the management and movement of their retirement and investment accounts. Team members collaborate closely with financial representatives, their staff, and company colleagues to provide exceptional client support. Responsibilities include processing various account transactions, handling customer inquiries related to retirement and investment account money movement.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide Exceptional Service: Deliver a personalized and remarkable experience for our field partners and their staff by answering questions related to asset movement, providing detailed servicing options, and assisting them through asset movement transaction procedures or services in a call center environment.

• Resolve Inquiries and Transactions: Efficiently resolve inquiries and transactions from Financial Reps and clients related to asset movement, handling both basic and intermediate (semi-complex) level calls.

• Research and Evaluate Solutions: Investigate and evaluate potential solutions to complex asset movement transaction inquiries, sometimes requiring deviation from standard procedures to identify root causes.

• Ownership and Anticipation: Take ownership of asset movement calls and anticipate future issues related to prevent repeat calls and unnecessary call transfers.

• De-escalation Skills: Effectively de-escalate situations, guiding clients through complex and unique asset movement inquiries, and ensuring a positive client experience.

• Trusted Advocacy: Act as a trusted advocate for our Financial Representatives, partnering with them to meet the asset movement needs of our clients.

• Embrace Technology: Embrace new technology related to asset movement and advocate for website and self-service capabilities by educating field partners. Understand the risks and impacts of asset movement transactions on the client or account.

• Systems and Processes: Understand how systems related to asset movement connect to processes and outcomes, ensuring seamless transfers and transactions.

• Confidentiality and Privacy: Handle phone and transactional responsibilities related to asset movement while adhering to strict confidentiality and privacy standards.

• Adaptability: Be adept at shifting work priorities to meet the dynamic needs of the business.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Associate's degree in business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, specifically in customer service:

• For customer service a minimum of 4 years of customer service experience preferably with a focus on asset movement, related transactions, or financial services demonstrating proven customer service skills.

• Communication Skills: Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex asset movement processes and resolve client inquiries effectively.

• Multi-tasking Ability: Strong ability to multi-task and handle a high volume of asset movement calls and caseloads with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks related to asset movement and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.

• Continuous Improvement Enthusiasm: A strong desire to continuously learn about asset movement processes and improve personal and team performance.

• Technical Proficiency: Computer experience with solid keyboarding skills, and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software systems.

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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. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.

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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.

Customer Service Mindset (NM) - Intermediate, Policy Inquiries & Complaints Management (NM) - Intermediate, Prioritization (NM) - Intermediate, Policy & Procedure (NM) - Intermediate, Case Management (NM) - Intermediate, Teamwork (NM) - Intermediate, Compliance (NM) - Intermediate, Analytical Thinking (NM) - Intermediate, Field Relations (NM) - Intermediate, Adaptive Communication (NM) - Intermediate, Quality Acumen (NM) - Intermediate, Root Cause Analysis & Decision Quality (NM) - Intermediate, Client Advocacy (NM) - Intermediate, Attention to Detail (NM) - Intermediate, Data Security (NM) - Advanced, Financial Services Industry Acumen (NM) - Intermediate, Insurance Products (NM) - Intermediate, Change Adaptability (NM) - Intermediate, Customer Support (NM) - Intermediate, Escalation Management (NM) - Intermediate, Investment Products (NM) - Intermediate, Tax Awareness (NM) - Intermediate

We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups