Assistant Director Investment Compliance

Company: Northwestern Mutual
Location: Saint Francis
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

In collaboration with and under the direction of divisional leadership and the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of Northwestern Mutual’s registered institutional investment adviser and mutual fund entities – Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company, Mason Street Advisors, and Northwestern Mutual Series Fund – this role is responsible for providing advanced support, building relationships and consulting across the enterprise on a wide variety of topics to advance the company’s compliance culture while ensuring business objectives are achieved. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Support the administration and oversight of compliance programs under SEC rule 206(4)-7 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and rule 38a-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Assist the registered institutional investment adviser and mutual fund entities with their offerings, such as mutual funds, collateralized loan obligations, and private funds. Execute the divisional strategy for engagement across the enterprise with the objective of advancing the company’s culture of compliance while achieving business targets. Understand applicable rules and regulations to independently identify, assess and consult to the mitigation of risk with enterprise business partners across a wide range of compliance topics. Resolve complex or unusual compliance risk issues in partnership with business partners and communicates across enterprise stakeholders to ensure alignment. Identify and assess compliance implications to business areas from new and/or updated rules and regulations. Serve as a subject matter expert on areas of specialized technical expertise, as assigned. May have ownership of elements of the compliance programs and ensure work associated with such assignments is executed (e.g., policy review and development, oversight and surveillance, training, reporting). Participate in projects or efforts in support of the division or department priorities and objectives as needed. Qualifications: Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Experience in SEC-registered investment adviser and investment company regulation and operations. Understanding of the financial services and investment advisory industries, and comprehensive knowledge of investment departments and investment types. Demonstrated competency with investment reporting and compliance tools and systems commonly used in the industry. Strong organizational leadership presence and proven ability to cultivate relationships and influence individuals at all levels of the organization. Ability to communicate complex ideas and assist in anticipating potential challenges. Ability to support the resolution of complex business problems with compliance implications by applying advanced analytical and critical thinking. Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $104,090.00 Pay Range - End: $193,310.00 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. 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 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 Policy & Procedure (NM) - Advanced, Attention to Detail (NM) - Advanced, Project Management (NM) - Advanced, Continuous Improvement (NM) - Advanced, Risk Assessment & Identification (NM) - Advanced, Decision Making (NM) - Advanced, Cross Functional Partnering & Planning (NM) - Advanced

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