ENTRY LEVEL Financial Services Professional

Are you looking to grow and be part of a successful team? Are you driven, self-motivated and customer-focused? Northwestern Mutual is expanding its firm in Chicago and is looking for individuals interested in partnering with our business. We are looking for professionals who are not getting what they want out of their current job, whether that is income, control over your own schedule, or the feeling of making an impact in the world. If you enjoy working closely with clients, developing long-term relationships, constantly challenging yourself, and providing superior client service and expertise, then this could be a perfect opportunity. As a Financial Advisor at NM, you'll build lasting relationships with your clients and help them achieve their financial goals. And you'll help solidify your own future, too. This career offers flexibility at a company where hard work is valued and rewarded. If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will be ambitious, entrepreneurial minded, self-motivated, and committed to cultivating and nurturing long term client relationships, while building equity in your own business. Exceptional income potential: what you earn is directly related to your sales results and the relationships you develop with your clients. Financial representatives are compensated through commissions, renewals and bonuses. As a Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative: 1. Build—Work to build a client base by growing relationships with your network and develop knowledge of NM financial products and market trends. 2. Educate—Educate yourself beyond training through sponsored licensing and registration as well as ongoing development. Use assistive software, reporting tools, and illustrations to educate clients on potential plans. 3. Influence— Presenting clients with the opportunity to protect and prosper, you will drive clients to action through expert influence and recommendations. 4. Own—Take ownership of development and management of the business as you master your craft and build a team. Review and maintain client financial plans, continuing to provide optimum advice for your clients’ needs. Our team members are passionate about growth, collaboration, and innovation. We are constantly striving to improve and better ourselves so that we can better support our clients and financial representatives. Our team is experienced in developing financial professionals new to the industry as well as helping tenured financial representatives take their practice to the next level. We are a firm with a professional-based culture that promotes flexibility to balance personal and family values, provides industry leading training, and offers an opportunity to run a business as you see fit. When you visit our downtown Chicago office, you will find our driven, efficient, and analytical team that believes wholeheartedly in giving back to our community. Please note that while the above range is average, the potential earnings for the role are unlimited. Upon hire, you will be reporting to the office for training. This is not a remote role. We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. About Northwestern Mutual For over 160 years, we have helped our clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to give our clients the ability to successfully navigate their financial lives. Our tailored approach includes multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—built to reinforce each other, keeping our clients consistently on track to meet goal after goal. We lead with unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services for our clients. Our Financial Representatives are valued partners, and proud business owners. We value an inclusive and belonging environment where everyone’s different viewpoints bring new successes! Why join Northwestern Mutual: • Fortune 100 company (2021) • Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity (2018-2020) • Top 10 US Independent Broker-Dealers1 • #1 Amongst Life Insurers Most Admired Companies2 for Financial Soundness • Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2015-2021) • $224 billion (retail investment client assets held or managed) Skills - Strong sales or client acquisition skills - Excellent customer service skills - Ability to analyze financial data effectively - Strong communication skills to interact with clients and colleagues - Knowledge of market trends and financial products Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Supplemental Pay: • Bonus opportunities • Commission pay Education: • Bachelor's (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Skokie, IL 60077 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Skokie, IL 60077: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Skokie, IL 60077 Apply Job!