Financial Advisor (Sales/Entrepreneurial Opportunity)

Full Job Description

$80,000-$200,000 per year

Job Type: Full Time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible schedule

Our Downtown Chicago Financial Advisory firm seeks new Financial Advisors to join its growing and highly productive practice. We specialize in recruiting “career changers” – these are professionals who have experienced success in one industry and may feel capped where they are and open to translating their skillset elsewhere. No financial advising experience is required; we have a robust training and development program.

A successful applicant has experience in business development or sales, is self-motivated, has strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrates a history of personal success, values professional independence, maintains a high standard of ethics, and shows interest in business, finance, or entrepreneurial ventures.

The Financial Advisor career with Northwestern Mutual allows one the opportunity to:

· Strive to understand their clients' goals and visions to develop holistic financial solutions that put their clients on a path to financial success using tools such as retirement planning, insurance and investment services, estate planning, business planning, education funding, and employee benefits.

· Maintain flexibility to build their own practice while receiving support from our firm’s exceptional network of financial specialists, training and educational programs, and mentoring opportunities.

· Develop a career with NM that not only provides outstanding self-determined income potential, but will more importantly provide the personal satisfaction of dramatically impacting the lives of others in a professional setting that emphasizes and values relationships and integrity.

Desired Skills and Experience:

BA or BS degree from a four-year institution preferred. Candidate must be an accomplished communicator with strong verbal and written skills. Prior sales and/or business experience preferred. Candidate must also possess a history of personal and professional success. Prior financial services experience not needed -- extensive training platform provided.

Northwestern Mutual has always received the highest possible financial strength ratings from the four major ratings agencies:

· A.M. Best: A++

· Fitch Ratings: AAA

· Standard & Poor’s: AA+

· Moody’s Investors Service: Aaa

While you help provide financial security to your clients, Northwestern Mutual is committed to offering its Financial Advisors a comprehensive compensation and benefits program which includes:

· Exceptional Income Potential

· Flexibility of your schedule – hybrid with work from home and in the office

· Leadership Opportunities

· Sponsorship of Licensing/Credentialing

· Development Stipends

· Expense Allowance

· Comprehensive Medical Coverage

· Retirement Package; Pension Plan

· Group Life and Disability Income Insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Business development: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: 1 N Wacker, Chicago

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Commission pay

Work setting:

• Hybrid work
• Office

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Sales: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60606