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Northwestern Mutual

Director of Training

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Indianapolis, IN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Director of Training and Development is responsible for managing all staff training and professional development programs for an employer or organization. Decides the training requirements of the organization and designs training programs that address staff needs. May also be partially responsible for determining the strategic goals of the organization. Supervises training managers and training staff and evaluates training impact.

$127,168 / year median in Indiana

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview The Director of Training plays a key role in our firm with a focus on new advisors and associates. Their responsibilities include onboarding and educating new financial advisors, working closely with the Chief Development Officer. This is accomplished through implementing training and development strategies across all areas of the business, monitoring and evaluating results, and resolving all training issues to help build and retain talent within the company. Partnering with office leadership, the Chief Growth Officer (CGO), and Chief Development Officer (CDO) will be critical to success. Responsibilities

Collaborate with Districts to ensure candidates have completed the training requirements of the contracting process.
Coordinate the facilitation of: o Basics Day o Financial Planning Academy o 25 Day FPA Reconnect o Pacesetter Summit Series o Mastery Series o Elite Planning Series o Product Training Series o Network Day Trainings o Keith Wagner Lecture Series
Work closely with the Chief Development Officer to: o Create and maintain an annual training calendar for the network and district offices.

Proactively communicate calendar to leadership, facilitators, and support staff. o Coordinate speakers and training sessions. o Champion designations programs through the American College of Financial Services, communicate to financial representatives, support progress, and celebrate achievements.

Coordinate all investment training put on by the investment training team.
Participate in any applicable monthly Director of Training calls with peers and home office.
Share best practices and participate in Director of Training community for personal development.

Qualifications 3-6 years of financial services industry experience. Bachelor's Degree in adult education or business administration. Experience developing and facilitating training programs. Effectively lead and facilitate groups of people and the work of others. Works effectively with people at all levels and build strong relationships. Effectively manage time to address multiple priorities at various levels. Certified Master Trainer designation recommended within first six-to-twelve months.

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Financial services: 3 years (Preferred)

Location:

Indianapolis, IN 46240 (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Indianapolis, IN 46240 (Required)

Work Location:

In person