Senior Director, Compliance Technology Governance & Social Media

Northwestern Mutual

Milwaukee, WI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Enterprise Sales, Industry Standards, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Monitor Regulations, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Productivity Management, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Surveillance, Systems Scalability, Talent Management, Time Management, Wealth Management
LOCATION
Milwaukee, WI
POSTED
Today

About the Job:

Leads enterprise Compliance Systems and Strategic Advisory capabilities, overseeing compliance surveillance systems, data and analytics, and complex compliance programs. Responsible for the strategy, design, delivery, and effectiveness of compliance technology and advisory initiatives that support regulatory monitoring, risk mitigation, and enterprise decision making across Life, NMIS, and Wealth Management businesses.

What You'll Do:

  • Owns the strategy, development, and effectiveness of enterprise compliance surveillance systems and data & analytics programs.

  • Provides seniorlevel compliance technology and program advisory to Compliance Leadership and business partners, translating regulatory expectations into scalable systems, processes, and programs.

  • Leads cross enterprise initiatives addressing sales practices monitoring, regulatory risk, and compliance program maturity, operating effectively in environments with ambiguity and evolving regulatory guidance.

  • Oversees enterprise priorities including ecommunications monitoring, trade monitoring, and data governance to ensure regulatory readiness and consistent execution.

  • Proactively identifies compliance risks, monitoring gaps, and system deficiencies through data driven insights and advisory engagement.

What You'll Bring to the Role:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.

  • Extensive experience in compliance, risk management, compliance technology, analytics, or related regulatory functions.

  • Demonstrated leadership of complex, enterprise wide programs and systems with significant regulatory impact.

  • Proven ability to operate at a senior leadership level, influencing outcomes across multiple business lines.

Skills You'll Have:

  • Business Influence: Collaborates, communicates and influences direct reports, stakeholders, and other business functions based on understanding of the marketplace, organizational needs, and the client as a people manager.

    Business Influence: Collaborates, communicates and influences direct reports, stakeholders, and other business functions based on understanding of the marketplace, organizational needs, and the client as a people manager.
  • Cross Functional Partnering & Planning: Facilitates collaboration, communication, coordination, and planning with individuals and teams from different functions within the organization, and who have different areas of expertise, to achieve common goals.

    Cross Functional Partnering & Planning: Facilitates collaboration, communication, coordination, and planning with individuals and teams from different functions within the organization, and who have different areas of expertise, to achieve common goals.
  • Decision Making: Makes timely, data-driven decisions by understanding the probability of success, identifying risks, gathering business requirements, and developing value statements.

    Decision Making: Makes timely, data-driven decisions by understanding the probability of success, identifying risks, gathering business requirements, and developing value statements.
  • Policy & Procedure: Analyzes current policies and procedures, identifies gaps or areas for improvement, and develops and implements new policies and procedures to address those gaps. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, as well as effectively communicates policies and procedures to employees and stakeholders. Understands the various components of a workflow, identifies bottlenecks, and implements improvements to increase productivity, reduce costs, and streamline operations.

    Policy & Procedure: Analyzes current policies and procedures, identifies gaps or areas for improvement, and develops and implements new policies and procedures to address those gaps. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, as well as effectively communicates policies and procedures to employees and stakeholders. Understands the various components of a workflow, identifies bottlenecks, and implements improvements to increase productivity, reduce costs, and streamline operations.
  • Project Management: Delivers projects in alignment to business requirements, specific success criteria, and stakeholder expectations. Plans, manages, and completes projects keeping cost and time considerations in mind.

    Project Management: Delivers projects in alignment to business requirements, specific success criteria, and stakeholder expectations. Plans, manages, and completes projects keeping cost and time considerations in mind.
  • Talent Development & Planning: Develops direct reports’ skills based on organizational objectives, evaluates skill gaps, and manages succession planning to develop more capable direct reports, diverse, strong teams and better organizational performance in an equitable and inclusive manner

    Talent Development & Planning: Develops direct reports’ skills based on organizational objectives, evaluates skill gaps, and manages succession planning to develop more capable direct reports, diverse, strong teams and better organizational performance in an equitable and inclusive manner

#LI-Hybrid

This position has been classified as a Registered Representative under NMIS guidelines and requires fingerprinting.Series 24 - FINRA, Series 7 - FINRA

Compensation Range:

Pay Range - Start:

$140,000.00

Pay Range - End:

$260,000.00

Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

Structure 110:

Structure 115:

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 here to learn more.

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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer 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.

Skills

Strategic Vision & Planning (NM) - Expert, Decision Making (NM) - Expert, Continuous Improvement (NM) - Expert, Project Management (NM) - Advanced, Accountability (NM) - Expert, Cross Functional Partnering & Planning (NM) - Expert, Talent Development & Planning (NM) - Expert, Attention to Detail (NM) - Expert, Policy & Procedure (NM) - Expert, Business Influence (NM) - Expert, Risk Assessment & Identification (NM) - Expert

FIND YOUR FUTURE

We’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.

About the Company

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Northwestern Mutual

Who We Are

What we believe.

We believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. And that doing what’s right is good for everyone — our clients, our employees, our financial representatives and our communities.
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 known for our financial strength.

That means we’ll be here for the millions of people who are counting on us—our clients, our employees, our financial representatives and our communities.

We care.

We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefited 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.


Why Work Here

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. And we want you to grow with us.

We invest in our people.

We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their careers, and, in turn, our business. Movement around the company is encouraged and we help our people build meaningful, long-term careers.

Be part of building our future.

We’re expanding our campus in downtown Milwaukee overlooking Lake Michigan. The Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons will include a state-of-the-art employee Learning Institute, and will feature a natural light-filled, 21st century work environment. This signature development reinforces our commitment to job growth, attracting top talent and drawing new business to Milwaukee.

Enjoy Milwaukee.

Located on beautiful Lake Michigan, Milwaukee offers a perfect balance of big city and small town living. Home to Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival, Milwaukee has a thriving music scene, a celebrated annual film festival and vibrant performing arts community. Professional sports teams include the Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks and other major teams. And outdoor family fun is easy here. An extensive urban bike path network links our lakefront parks, beaches and other recreational hotspots.


Our Culture

We are always evolving.

At Northwestern Mutual, our employees, and our business, are always evolving. We are agile and continuously learning and improving. We have a work environment that empowers problem solving and encourages innovation—you will make an impact here.

We do what’s right.

Our “do-what’s-right” value is pervasive. We ask ourselves: “Is this in the best interest of our clients? Our employees? Our financial representatives?” Acting on this value improves our clients’ experience, and makes Northwestern Mutual a better place to work.

We recognize and develop possibilities in our people.

Onsite training and leadership development programs help employees succeed and grow. We also sponsor learning opportunities outside the company to help employees stay current in their fields, network with peers and gain external perspective.

Diversity makes us better.

We believe diversity and inclusion cultivate creativity, innovation and a better experience for our clients. That’s why we recruit and grow people who bring unique perspectives, ideas, beliefs and cultural backgrounds.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1857
WEBSITE
https://www.northwesternmutual.com/