Northwestern Mutual Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

Results based on 1,227 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.

Work wellbeing score is Average, 69 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work

Average

Purpose

How meaningful people find their work

Average

Satisfaction

How content people feel with the way things are at work

Average

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress

Below average

About the company

CEO
John E. Schlifske
86%
approve of John E. Schlifske's performance

Founded
1857
Company size
5,001 to 10,000
Revenue
more than $10B (USD)
Industry
Financial Services
Headquarters
720 East Wisconsin Ave. M...
Link
Northwestern Mutual website

Northwestern Mutual is here for what’s most important—helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 160 years. For our clients we offer a distinctive big-picture approach, including both insurance and investments, we’re helping people navigate life and guide them to their goals today, and in the days to come. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and leading-edge technology to best serve our clients.

As an employer...

As an employer Northwestern Mutual we offer options and opportunity. No matter where you are on your career journey, we support your growth— whether that’s at the office or with opportunities to make a difference in the community, we want you to feel empowered. Come meet us and see all we have to offer.

At Northwestern Mutual we have opportunities for your future: https://jobs.northwesternmutual.com/

Recent Awards and Accolades:

Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, 2018-2020

Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality, 2015-2020

- 100% Score, Human Rights Campaign

Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

- 100% score in 2019

- 90% score in 2018

- Disability Equality Index

Working Mother Media, 2020

- Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index,

Military Friendy® Employer

- VIQTORY 2020

Patriot Award

- Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, 2017 and 2019

Diversity Impact Award

- The Association of ERGs and Councils, 2020

- 5 ERGs Named in Top 25 Nationwide

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Jobs near you

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Milwaukee, WI

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Chicago, IL

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Columbus, OH

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Salaries

Salary estimated from 20.1K employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed.

Benefits

Employees at Northwestern Mutual have reported receiving these benefits. They will vary by role and location.

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Dependent care reimbursement

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

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Rating overview

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Reviews

Financial Representative in Reston, VA

on June 1, 2017

Supportive workplace culture

This is a typical commission only job, so you get what ever you put in. However, training is top notch. You get all the tools you need to be successful and you receive great support when needed. All you need to do is ask.

N/A in New York, NY

on September 23, 2023

Productive workplace

Great company and working environment. It could be stressful but it depends on who you work with. Great corporate strategy and plans. Would recommend it to anyone

Financial Advisor in Scottsdale, AZ

on September 23, 2023

Beware Company Culture

Northwestern is known for their amazing life insurance so I wanted to work for such a great company. The culture was not the same! You will be just a number in fact they have a strategy to hire an abundant amount of people and hope one sticks. There was very little coaching and the culture was listen to a podcast. They make you call on all your friends and family and plea to them afterwards for re...

AFR in Pensacola, FL

on September 23, 2023

Productive and fun

I enjoy working here. Every day there is a new challenge to tackle, and the opportunity to help people prepare for their futures. Good pay and fun environment

Financial Advising Intern in Ann Arbor, MI

on September 22, 2023

No money.

No pay, one meeting a week for $100.Require 100 of your buddies to sell too. Do not recommend unless you have a very strong “network.” Do provide a fun onboarding though.

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Interview insights

Insights from 1.5K Indeed users who have interviewed with Northwestern Mutual within the last 5 years.

Favorable experience

Interview is average

Process takes about two weeks

Interview Questions

I'm not sure how exactly the question was stated, I do remember it being similar to " What do you feeling is your greatest weakness?" it is then continued with "How did you overcome/use this weakness to improve yourself and a team?"

I'm not sure how exactly the q...

Shared on October 23, 2019

Mostly about prior sales experience, future endeavors and personal goals.

Mostly about prior sales exper...

Shared on October 15, 2019

Goals and value based questions to make sure there was a mutual fit.

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Shared on December 10, 2018

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