Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Northwestern Mutual:

Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for 164 years. Through a distinctive, whole-picture planning approach including both insurance and investments, we empower people to be financially confident. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and leading-edge technology to best serve our clients.

With $309 billion in assets, $31.1 billion in revenues, and more than $2 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.75 million people who rely on us for life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, brokerage and advisory services, trust services, and discretionary portfolio management solutions. The company holds more than $200 billion of client assets as a part of its wealth management and investment services.

Wealth & Investment Management:

• Advisory Services
• Brokerage Services
• Private Wealth Management

Financial Planning:

• Retirement Planning
• Estate Planning
• Business Planning

Insurance Products:

• Life Insurance
• Disability & Long-term Care Insurance
• Annuities

Recent Awards and Accolades:

• $404 billion in Wealth & Investment Management
• No. 109 Fortune 500 ranking
• Revenue: $41 billion
• Total Clients: 5.2 million
• Top 10 US Independent Broker-Dealer
• $9.2 billion total dividend payout
• $399 billion total company assets
• Moody's Aa1 Rating
• AM Best Company A++ Rating
• Fitch AAA Rating
• S&P AA+ Rating
• 5.2 million total clients
• $42.3 billion in Annuities
• $2.5 trillion in Risk Management
• $225+ million in Venture Investments
• $520 million in donation to nonprofits

The Talent Acquisition Specialist role is responsible for talent acquisition efforts for the Northern New Jersey Market. The process of sourcing, recruiting and selecting financial advisors is conducted and continuously improved by this individual. The Talent Acquisition Specialist builds quality relationships to promote the Northwestern Mutual career opportunity, generate referrals and develop leaders. The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a key role in executing recruiting strategies for the firm. Creativity, exceptional communication skills and drive to achieve are critical in this position.

What you’ll be doing…

• Execute network office recruiting plan to reach production goals
• Leverage referral network within the firm to generate leads (advisors, management, staff)
• Develop qualified leads via LinkedIn & beyond
• Promote the benefits of network growth and recruiting successes within the office
• Coordinate advertising & marketing strategies within the firm and community
• Master language regarding the advisor career and each step of the selection process
• Review resumes and schedule initial interviews
• Conduct pre-screen and initial interviews of all candidates entering the process
• Direct candidates through the multi-step selection process
• Participate in firm-wide leadership development workshops

You’re a fit if you are...

• College-educated (bachelor’s degree required)
• The best version of yourself in a highly collaborative and interdependent team setting
• Disciplined, ambitious and motivated by growth opportunities within the firm
• Thrive in a deadline driven environment where results are rewarded
• Resilient, responsible and resourceful
• Most energized by meeting new people and building strong relationships