Senior Director – Client Strategy (Enterprise & Client Strategy Team)

Job title: Senior Director – Client Strategy (Enterprise & Client Strategy Team)

Company: Northwestern Mutual


Job description: About the teamAs a part of Northwestern Mutual’s Enterprise & Client Strategy team, we help enterprise leaders make decisions on large strategic questions related to our clients – from evaluating market opportunities to influencing investment decisions. The Client Strategy team works as an internal management consulting team supporting C-suite and executives with the mandate of having an in-depth understanding of our client’s needs and how our financial products, services, and distribution channels connect to meet those needs. We partner closely with enterprise, field, marketing, service, and other key strategy teams within the organization.We are actively seeking a strategist to join a team of high-powered leaders who are at the forefront of enterprise decision-making. The ideal candidate has extensive experience crafting actionable, enterprise-level strategies and executive presentation and storytelling, with a passion for imagining the future.Primary Duties & ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will be defining industry-leading strategies to drive client acquisition and deepen relationships with clients. Our work leverages different methodologies based on topic (e.g., root cause analysis, scenario-based planning, etc.). This role drives discussions with senior leaders across the enterprise to make strategic investments with significant impact on the company’s future direction and performance. You and your team will sit at the intersection of consumer insights, strategy, and business planning & operations to bring our differentiated go-to-market strategy to life.Key focus areas include:Vision and strategy: Navigate complex business challenges by employing structured problem-solving to develop recommendations, create frameworks from scratch, and help facilitate decision-making with senior executivesExecutive communication: Prepare and deliver executive presentations (c-suite, board level), articulating insights and synthesizing complex ideas into exec-friendly discussion material; includes c-suite memo writingVoice of Client insights: partner with our research teams to conduct focus groups, surveys, etc to gather primary client research to inform strategiesResearch & analysis: partner with enterprise insights team to gather relevant insights and synthesize to inform strategy; conduct external research (e.g., megatrends, competitive analysis) to inform our strategic perspectives and keep a pulse on market positioning.Expert management and organization: Independently lead distinct bodies of work and/or projects, including anticipating business needs beyond immediate next steps and connecting the strategy to execution.Field stakeholder management: Spearhead conversations with our top financial advisors to understand best practices and build strategies that are accretive to the advisor and client relationship.Internal stakeholder management: Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including digital product, other internal strategy teams, business partners, etc., ensuring alignment and support for key initiatives.What this role needs…Extensive experience creating strategies; 5-10 years of experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategyBachelor’s degreeA team player who’s also an independent thinkerA robust analytical skill set, curiosity to learn, and a penchant to think about the art of the possibleMust be deadline driven, organized and able to multi-taskExceptional verbal, written and presentation skills; strong PowerPoint skills required; familiarity with writing executive memos.Financial services experience. Financial planning, wealth and asset management, and/or insurance experience preferredExecutive and peer relationship building and stakeholderingExceptional people management skills; ability to lead a small team with clear goals, coach strategic skillsets, and build positive team culture#LI-HybridCompensation Range:Pay Range – Start: $142,030.00Pay Range – End: $263,770.00Geographic Specific Pay Structure:We believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you’re living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click to learn more.Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients’ interests at the center of all we do. Get started now!Northwestern Mutual is an who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.FIND YOUR FUTUREWe’re excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups

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Location: New York City, NY

Job date: Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:52:31 GMT

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