Investment Product Manager - Mason Street Advisors

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What you will do?
The primary responsibility of this position is to support Mason Street Advisors, the retail investment adviser of Northwestern Mutual, in the governance and administration of the adviser and management of subadvised funds. This new position will work extensively with various business partners within the home office.

• Lead the execution of Mason Street Advisors' service provider oversight program
• Support the execution and operation of Mason Street Advisors' governance and recordkeeping
• Support the ongoing management of and updates to the adviser and mutual fund risk management plans
• Coordinate reporting to support the administration of Mason Street Advisors' business and improve processes
• Act as the primary liaison with the organization's risk and controls group regarding such matters as risk management and service provider oversight
• Support the implementation of new regulatory initiatives
• Assist with management of subadvisory oversight and reporting

• Maintain a current understanding of the investment management, mutual fund and subadvisory business

Bring Your Best! What this role needs:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics or related field or equivalent experience, with an advanced degree (such as MBA) preferred
• Generally, five or more years of experience in investment management and/or financial services
• Experience supporting investment advisers and mutual funds, with subadvisory experience preferred
• Experience with using technology to enhance business practices, especially reporting
• Knowledge of legal and compliance matters and the regulatory environment
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to gain consensus and support cross-departmental initiatives
• Ability to apply thought leadership in maintaining and enhancing the business
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills, with ability to lead others around deadlines and prioritization of work
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Benefits:
Great pay package, 401K, Company sponsored retirement plan, educational assistance, Performance based incentive pay, Medical, dental and vision insurance, Parental leave, Caregiver time off....and more
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Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$84,350.00
Pay Range - End:
$156,650.00
Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
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• Comprehensive benefits
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