Posted:
3/24/2026, 12:05:20 AM
Location(s):
West Bend, Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Town of Kirkwood, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Legal & Compliance
About the Job:
Leads enterprise Compliance Systems and Strategic Advisory capabilities, overseeing compliance surveillance systems, data and analytics, and complex compliance programs. Responsible for the strategy, design, delivery, and effectiveness of compliance technology and advisory initiatives that support regulatory monitoring, risk mitigation, and enterprise decision making across Life, NMIS, and Wealth Management businesses.
What You'll Do:
Owns the strategy, development, and effectiveness of enterprise compliance surveillance systems and data & analytics programs.
Provides seniorlevel compliance technology and program advisory to Compliance Leadership and business partners, translating regulatory expectations into scalable systems, processes, and programs.
Leads cross enterprise initiatives addressing sales practices monitoring, regulatory risk, and compliance program maturity, operating effectively in environments with ambiguity and evolving regulatory guidance.
Oversees enterprise priorities including ecommunications monitoring, trade monitoring, and data governance to ensure regulatory readiness and consistent execution.
Proactively identifies compliance risks, monitoring gaps, and system deficiencies through data driven insights and advisory engagement.
What You'll Bring to the Role:
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.
Extensive experience in compliance, risk management, compliance technology, analytics, or related regulatory functions.
Demonstrated leadership of complex, enterprise wide programs and systems with significant regulatory impact.
Proven ability to operate at a senior leadership level, influencing outcomes across multiple business lines.
Skills You'll Have:
#LI-Hybrid
Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$140,000.00Pay Range - End:
$260,000.00Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
Structure 110:
$154,000.00 USD - $286,000.00 USDStructure 115:
$161,000.00 USD - $299,000.00 USDWe 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. The standard pay structure is listed but if you’re living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.
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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.
Website: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/
Headquarter Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1857
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Advice ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Finance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Insurance ⋅ Life Insurance