Asst Director of Strategy Integration

At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual. We're strong and growing. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual. We're strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their career and in turn, our business. We care. We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefitted from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they're passionate about. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. What's the role? Drives strategic initiatives within Northwestern Mutual’s Wealth Management group to improve economic and strategic outcomes. Examples of the types of projects within the scope of the position are: product economic analysis, innovation, competitive analysis, and operational effectiveness. Bring Your Best! What this role needs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, engineering, mathematics, economics, or related field. MBA or other advanced degree preferred Prior management consulting experience strongly desired Prior investment banking experience strongly desired Prior financial service industry experience nice to have Strong analytical experience working with large data sets and building models in Excel· Proven experience and interest in structuring ambiguous business problems and driving to recommendations using facts and analysis Superior communication skills with experience packaging and delivering stories in Powerpoint Ability to build cross-functional and cross-departmental team relationships Req ID: 9401 Position Type: Regular Full Time Education Experience: Bachelor's Required Employment Experience: 3-5 years Licenses/Certifications: Not Applicable FLSA Status: Exempt Posting Date: 07/19/2017