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What’s the role?

Reporting to the VP of Strategy within the Customer Experience unit, the Associate Director - Data Insights owns data oriented customer-focused workstreams answering business unit level questions that have a significant impact on near and long-term success of Northwestern Mutual, with a specific focus on using data and statistical analysis to generate insights. The role extracts data to answer key questions and elevate opportunities to create a delightful Customer Experience at NM.

Responsibilities:

• Influence business unit strategy and initiatives through advanced analytics, modeling, and economic analysis, often demonstrating large enterprise data sets

• Gain familiarity with enterprise data architecture and extract data as needed to drive team analytics

• Perform data analysis or modeling to develop a fact-base to support / guide strategic decisions

Bring your Best! What this role needs:

• Preferred experience with advanced analytics, data engineering, data science and / statistical analysis

• Preferred experience extracting and manipulating large data sets to generate insights. SQL, R, Python, SSAS, and/or Git experience strongly preferred

• At least a handful of applied work proficiencies: Time-series, predictive modeling, experimental design, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, survey research, data visualization, metric curation, segmentation, market sizing, conjoint analysis, pricing analysis, etc

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in statistics, economics, computer science, engineering, or other quantitative fields

• Shown success in working towards insights through data analysis

• Superb communication and data visualization skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts in a compelling, concise and creative way

• Able to partner and communicate comfortably with more senior management on business issues

Benefits:

• Flexible work schedules

• Employee tuition reimbursement

• Life and disability income insurance

• Competitive salary and outstanding benefits- paid holidays and generous paid time off, Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k) & pension retirement plans, volunteer opportunities, and more!

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This job is not covered by the existing Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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We’re excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.