Training and Development Program Associate

Northwestern Mutual is a Fortune 100 Company with expertise in helping clients achieve financial security. Northwestern Mutual Network Office in Southern California is experiencing record growth, and we’re inviting you to share in our success. As the organization continues to be one of the fastest growing offices within the enterprise, we are seeking a motivated Financial Analyst for the Network Office. This is an accelerated career path for an ambitious and hardworking individual looking to advance their career in finance. The Director of Training plays a critical dual-role in driving the execution and oversight of advisor training and development programs during an advisor’s first five years. This individual partners closely with leadership to manage the strategic vision of training while also owning the day-to-day implementation of onboarding, events, reporting, and system adherence across all districts.The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment. With high ownership of responsibilities, this role ensures the consistent delivery of training standards, supports content organization, and reinforces executional alignment across offices. This is a unique opportunity for a highly accountable professional who values both strategic involvement and operational impact—and who is seeking accelerated career growth in a high-performance, growth-oriented firm.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTraining, Leading and Reporting FunctionsServe as the key liaison between advisors & senior leadership, ensuring training runs smoothly from start to finish.Take charge of daily and weekly training rollouts—bringing structure, clarity, and consistency to every step.Manage onboarding schedules, coordinate calendars, and deliver a seamless experience for new advisors.Help bring our training events to life—prepping materials, supporting logistics, and creating moments that matter.Maintain and update training systems, decks, and resource libraries to ensure teams always have what they need.Generate and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly performance and training reports to key leaders and teams.Monitor how training is applied in the field and escalate gaps so we can adapt in real time.Partner across departments to align people, resources, and priorities with training initiatives.Gather field feedback and help shape better systems and workflows as we scale.Ensure trainers are prepared, confident, and ready to deliver with excellence.QUALIFICATIONS:Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, and shared drives, technical savvyHigh accountability and ownership over timelinesDriver personality—takes initiative and executes with urgencyAbility to grasp concepts quickly to understands the “why” behind processes and seeks opportunities for improvementCollaborative team player who aligns with strategic directionMinimum 2 years of training coordination capacity or relevant industry experience required. BENEFITS:We believe in building a team that loves what they do and creating a work environment that supports long-term career growth. Accordingly, we provide a rewarding compensation package which includes:A competitive base salary commensurate to experience with potential for annual bonusComprehensive medical, dental, and vision with multiple plan options – covering premiums up to 100%.401(K) plan with a 3% Safe Harbor non-elective contributionEmployer-sponsored licensing, professional development, and education opportunitiesCompetitive PTO accrual and holiday payHigh-impact and dynamic career path COMPENSATION:Competitive salary and bonus based on experience