Military Veteran & Reservist Recruiter

At Northwestern Mutual Hawai ʻ i , you’ll join a team that proudly serves veterans, reservists, and military spouses from every branch of service. Our firm offers integrated financial planning to individuals, families and businesses for every stage of life. Northwestern Mutual is a Fortune 100 company with offices all over the country. Our firm here in the heart of downtown Honolulu is proudly locally managed and we are empowered to make Hawaiʻi-centric decisions for our team of financial advisors and our clients.

We’re looking for a  Veteran & Reservist Recruiter  to help connect transitioning service members, reservists, and veterans to meaningful careers in financial services. In this role, you’ll be the bridge—guiding those who’ve served toward a profession where  discipline, integrity, and purpose  still define success. You’ll partner with leadership teams to design outreach strategies, strengthen relationships with military organizations, and guide candidates through the recruiting and onboarding journey.

This is a new strategy for our local office in Hawaiʻi, but it is not new for Northwestern Mutual. We will be learning from our partners on the mainland on how to increase our visibility on bases, communicate our value proposition, and attract and develop talent. As we build up to a dedicated role focused solely on the military market, this role will also work alongside our team of recruiters on candidates from other career backgrounds outside of the military.

Our Values

Excellence | Kūpono | persistently striving for our best.

Inclusion | Hoʻohui pū | thriving through a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization.

Courage | Wiwo ʻole | choosing to face challenges and learn from them.

Integrity | Hoʻohanohano | the consistent alignment of values and action.

Gratitude | Hoʻomaikaʻi | appreciation for our opportunities and the contributions of others.

You’re a fit if you are...

• Prior military service (Active Duty, Reserve, or Guard) or demonstrated experience working with the military community.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion for mentorship, networking, and helping others achieve purpose-driven success.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Looking for a salaried role + uncapped bonus potential + full benefits
• Experienced in recruiting, HR, sales, or business development
• College-educated (bachelor’s degree required)

What you’ll be doing…

Recruiting

• Develop and execute recruiting strategies focused on attracting veteran and reservist talent.
• Partner with military transition programs, veteran organizations, and community networks.
• Conduct outreach through digital campaigns, base visits, and career fairs.
• Guide candidates through assessment, selection, and onboarding processes.
• Collaborate with leadership to strengthen our firm’s reputation in the military community.
• Mentor and support new advisors as they transition into the firm.

Leadership Development

• Participating in all firm-wide leadership meetings and development workshops
• Learning and gaining an understanding of the financial advisor role
• Working toward promotion to Director of Recruitment

What’s in it for you?

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 that includes:

• Base salary $70,000-$75,000
• $15,000-$20,000 in bonuses based on monthly activity and contracts
• Full benefits - medical, dental, vision, FSA
• 3% automatic (safe harbor) 401k contribution
• Employer-sponsored licensing, professional development, and education opportunities
• Competitve PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Parking/transportation stipend
• High-impact and dynamic career path