Financial Advisor with Corporate Background
Northwestern Mutual - The Big Apple
- New York City, NY
- $190,000-220,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Retirement
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Strategic Thinking & Problem-Solving – Corporate professionals are skilled at analyzing complex situations, making data-driven decisions, and developing strategies—critical abilities for helping clients build financial plans.
- Client & Relationship Management – Experience in corporate settings often involves working with clients, vendors, and stakeholders, which translates well into building and maintaining long-term relationships in financial services.
- Performance & Goal Orientation – Success in corporate roles requires setting and achieving goals, managing KPIs, and driving results—traits that align perfectly with the performance-based nature of financial services.
- Adaptability & Industry Knowledge – Corporate professionals are used to navigating evolving markets, regulations, and business landscapes, making them well-equipped to adapt and thrive in the dynamic financial sector.
- How long with NM? Joined Northwestern Mutual 5 years ago, bringing over 15 years of experience in the industry.
- Prior Experience? Spent time working at Credit Suisse and UBS, became a business owner and entrepreneur. He also worked at other financial institutions before choosing Northwestern Mutual as his home. A proud Georgetown graduate.
- Passionate About? Indian American heritage, avid tennis player, devoted husband, and a dedicated family man.
- How long at NM? Started in 2015.
- Prior Experience? College intern out of Buffalo, NY; graduated from Binghamton University; played two years of college baseball; moved to NYC in 2017.
- Passionate About? A dedicated Bills and Yankees fan, avid golfer, travel enthusiast, and fluent in sign language, having grown up with a deaf sibling.
- How long at NM? Joined Northwestern Mutual in 2008.
- Prior Experience? Graduated from Fordham University and started with Northwestern Mutual right out of college. Began as a certified coach, guiding financial advisors, before transitioning to a financial advisor and leadership role. Made history as the first female Managing Director in the NYC territory for Northwestern Mutual.
- Passionate About? Being a mom and cherishing time with her 2-year-old daughter. Loves the outdoors—whether it's kayaking or camping. Avid reader who enjoys business books around leadership and romance novels.
- Significant bonus opportunity commensurate with outcomes
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Ongoing professional development
- Local culture of support and positive recognition
- Client Consultation: Engage with clients to understand their financial goals, aspirations, and concerns.
- Financial Planning: Develop comprehensive financial plans that include investments, insurance, and retirement.
- Insurance Solutions: Recommend and implement insurance strategies to protect clients' assets and income.
- Ongoing Support: Monitor clients' financial plans and provide regular updates, adjusting strategies as needed to meet changing circumstances.
- Networking: Build and maintain a network of clients through referrals, community involvement, and professional associations.
- Experience: Previous experience in financial services or insurance is not required.
- Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to build trust and rapport with clients.
- Licenses: Obtain necessary licenses, such as Series 6, 63, and state insurance licenses (training and sponsorship available).