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$80/hr

We manage approximately $80bn for a client base that includes many of the world's most ... Position Overview The Investment Operations Associate Program is a unique opportunity to gain a ...

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A Director of Investment Operations is a senior professional who oversees the day-to-day activities and strategic management of an investment firm's operations. This role ensures that financial transactions are processed accurately, regulatory compliance is maintained, and operational risks are minimized. The director collaborates with portfolio managers, compliance teams, and IT departments to improve efficiency, implement best practices, and support the overall investment process. They play a key role in streamlining workflows, adopting new technologies, and managing teams responsible for trade settlements, reconciliations, and client reporting.

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A Director of Investment Operations often manages complex workflows, strict regulatory requirements, and large cross-functional teams. Common challenges include ensuring data accuracy across multiple systems, maintaining compliance with evolving regulations, and optimizing operational efficiency. These can be addressed by implementing robust internal controls, leveraging advanced portfolio management technology, and fostering clear communication between investment, compliance, and IT teams. Staying proactive with industry trends and continuous process improvement also helps mitigate risks and support organizational goals.
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Infographic showing various Director Of Investment Operations job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,680 per year, or $51.8 per hour.

Investment Operations Specialist

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

$65K - $97K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Northwestern Mutual rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 76 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

170th of 315 rated insurance

Job description

About the Job:
Northwestern Mutual's Investment Operations team supports the management of the company's institutional investments. Team members assist in operational tasks related to those assets, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and risk management.
What You'll Do:
  • Assist in monitoring investment portfolios by reconciling cash positions, investment holdings, and critical data attributes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

  • Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding investment holdings, activities, and portfolio details.

  • Help prepare internal reports and external regulatory filings using tools like PowerBI, Snowflake, and Microsoft Excel.

  • Participate in process modernization efforts, incorporating digital tools, automation, and AI-driven analytics to streamline workflows and enhance data governance.

  • Collaborate with teams across Finance and Risk and Institutional Investments to ensure seamless operations and alignment with company objectives.

  • Assist in risk management activities, including conducting basic risk assessments and ensuring adherence to risk policies and regulatory standards.

  • Support enterprise risk management efforts by identifying potential operational risks in investment activities and contributing to resiliency planning.

  • Assist in data governance activities, including ensuring data quality, implementing governance policies and standards, and supporting data stewardship.

  • Ensure accurate, efficient, and timely execution of operational activities across asset classes and managed accounts of reoccurring transactions in public, private, and/or real estate asset classes most asset classes in PI, MSA, NMC and NMRE's public and private managed portfolios including domestic fixed income, common stock, foreign, private placements, real estate equity and mortgage loans. Work with front office to settle transactions.

  • Collaborate with senior staff members to solve more complex issues and work with custodial bank representatives, brokers, traders, and field offices.

  • Maintain investment data on various systems, conduct reconciliations, and work closely with Investment Accounting, Financial Management, Law and other related investment areas to resolve issues.

  • Respond to and investigate cash receivable and payable exceptions. Resolve a wide variety of standard problems.

  • Stay informed of industry and regulatory changes and developments that affect processing procedures.

  • Assist with testing, system enhancements, upgrades, new initiatives and other projects involving procedural and workflow changes and may make recommendations for process improvements.

  • Ensure adherence to contractual terms and amendments through interpretation and analysis of basic legal documents.

What You'll Bring to the Role:
  • Adaptability and a growth mindset

  • Skills in data literacy

  • Basic experience in data visualization or automation software

  • Attention to detail

  • Ability to handle data intensive tasks in a fast-paced setting

  • Bachelor's degree in business with emphasis in finance, accounting, management, real estate or information systems or equivalent related experience.

  • 1-3 years of related, investment operations experience preferred.

  • General knowledge of a variety of investment asset types.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and analytical ability.

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Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$56,640.00
Pay Range - End:
$84,960.00
Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
Structure 110:
$62,320.00 USD - $93,480.00 USD
Structure 115:
$65,120.00 USD - $97,680.00 USD
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Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 160 years through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation, and distribution. With more than $290 billion in assets, $30 billion in revenues and more than $1.9 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.6 million clients. People are the power behind Northwestern Mutual, and diversity makes us better. We are committed to reflecting and serving the marketplace. We do so by attracting and improving the engagement of those who bring their outstanding perspectives, ideas, and beliefs.

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Finance and insurance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Milwaukee, WI, US

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