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Northwestern MutualPosted 1 month ago

Investment Associate

On-siteBaxter, Minnesota, United States

Full TimeEntry LevelLarge

Job Summary

Implement Cowell Financial's planning and wealth management philosophies across client accounts by performing asset allocation, time-weighted analysis, and proactive rebalancing strategies including tax-loss harvesting and Roth conversions. Participate actively in investment committee meetings to translate decisions into client actions while managing investment operations such as placing trades, executing wires, and monitoring advisory account reviews. Provide general 401(k) allocation observations, coordinate in-service distributions, and prepare retirement distribution plans and RMDs. Analyze client financial situations to develop comprehensive recommendations aligned with goals, emphasizing confidentiality and compliance in all interactions. Maintain awareness of share classes, advisory pricing, and entity tax-type requirements while optimizing expenses across portfolios.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • SIE, Series 7, and 66 licensed, or equivalent
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
  • Excellent quantitative skills (time value of money, financial calculator, portfolio analytics)
  • Strong analytic, research, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities to deadlines
  • Effective active listening and communication skills
  • Commitment to client-first ethics, confidentiality and compliance
  • Passion for investments and a demonstrated thirst for ongoing professional development

Desired Qualifications

  • CFA designation or desire to acquire

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