Director - ISD, Spread Lending
Northwestern MutualMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Posted February 25, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Northwestern Mutual is a registered investment adviser and wholly owned subsidiary of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company with over $300 billion in assets under management.
Job Description
Northwestern Mutual is seeking a Director to lead its Investment Strategy Department's spread lending business, overseeing a team of two and developing and executing spread lending strategy, operations, and investor relations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, economics, actuarial science, accounting, computer science/engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- A professional designation (CFA/ASA/FSA/CPA) is required with a bachelor’s degree.
- Multiple years of related and relevant work experience.
- Strong work ethic and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of fixed income assets, derivatives, ALM, and risk metrics.
- Understanding of the life insurance and annuity market, FABN market.
- Familiarity with statutory financials, life insurer regulations and risk-based capital.
- Intellectual curiosity in insurance, investments, and financial markets.
- Thinks with an enterprise mindset.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance