Company Description Northwestern Mutual Virginia is part of a long-established financial services organization focused on helping clients build financial security and achieve long-term goals. The Virginia office combines national resources with local expertise to provide comprehensive planning, investment strategies, and insurance solutions. Team members collaborate closely with financial advisors and other specialists to deliver personalized guidance to individuals, families, and businesses. The firm emphasizes professional development, ethical practices, and a supportive environment for career growth.
Role Description The Investment Analyst is a full-time, on-site role based in Richmond, VA, supporting advisors and internal teams with research-driven investment insights. The Investment Analyst specializes in client service and processing of variable products and other securities and ensuring the maintenance of an efficient and compliant office, allowing the financial advisor to focus on building client relationships. The Investment Analyst is a liaison between the home office, financial advisor and clients.
Responsibilities include using the PX system, processing proposals and preparing annual review paperwork. If the Investment Analyst is making suggestions or alternatives regarding the preparation of the PX plan, the Investment Analyst will require Series 7 licensing.
Attention to detail, strong customer service focus, excellent communication skills, and overall "team
player" mentality
Ability to create and maintain systems for a high volume of work and stay organized in a fast-paced
environment
Desire to grow and develop professionally
Punctual and ability to work in-office for 40 hours/week (Monday-Friday)
Obtain all necessary information along with specific instructions from the financial advisor for PX input (all modules including asset allocation)
Open PX file and provide required input for all sections and modules
Input each security's value and cost basis information in the corresponding account
Contact investment specialist or OED to classify all unclassified holdings
Input risk tolerance questionnaire and select customization level
Verify paperwork is completed correctly and relay information that is still needed to advisor
Preparing and processing all paperwork needed for investment/advisory accounts
Identifying need for switch letter and mailing appropriate forms to clients
Discussing potential rollover opportunities from other retirement plans for variable and mutual funds
Receiving and forwarding checks and related paperwork to investment operations area
Processing proposal amendments in Envestnet
Monitoring Envestnet for alerts and upcoming annual reviews
Processing and monitoring funding of advisory account and asset transfers to ensure selected asset
allocation is implemented
Qualifications
Strong work ethic and ability to learn quickly
Ability to embrace change and work in a fast-paced environment
Able to work both independently and on a team
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Willingness to learn
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred 2 years of experience in the insurance industry
Virginia Life & Health Insurance licensed or ability to obtain license within first 30 days
Series 6 or Series 7 and Series 63 within 6 months of employment
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid vacation and holidays
401k Plan
Salary Range
$50-$65k