College Financial Representative Internship

Job Description

College Financial Representative Internship

Location: 13609 California St

Overview:
Join Northwestern Mutual’s College Financial Representative internship program, designed to provide ambitious students with a comprehensive framework for building an integrated financial planning practice. You will receive unparalleled guidance, strong connections, and the robust support of a Fortune 500 company. This program allows you to build a financial planning practice from the ground up, engaging with local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and a supportive network. It’s an opportunity to build confidence, develop a professional network, and empower individuals to achieve financial freedom. At Northwestern Mutual, hard work truly pays off!

Responsibilities:
Our internship program is structured to mirror a full-time Financial Representative career, offering you the chance to:

• Learn how to prospect and network effectively to build your business and client base.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive business strategy.
• Proactively call on potential clients and set meetings to understand their financial goals.
• Prepare tailored financial plans and offer useful recommendations.
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
• Engage in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Receive support to obtain Risk Product State Licensing: Life, Accident, and Health.
• Build invaluable life skills that create future career opportunities.

As a Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representative, you can expect a flexible schedule designed to accommodate your life and academic commitments. With the option to participate year-round, you can continuously grow your practice and receive support for advanced registrations and certifications such as the Series 6 & 63 or CFP®. You’ll be inspired at local and national recognition events, gain access to leadership programs, and collaborate with experts across our business. We offer diverse resources to ensure your personal and professional growth throughout the program. Eligible students also have an opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

Qualifications:
Are you an ideal fit for this internship?

• Currently a full-time student; juniors and seniors are preferred.
• Possess strong entrepreneurial ambitions and a curiosity for sales.
• Highly involved on campus (e.g., leader, athlete, campus organizations, student government).
• Demonstrate excellent time-management skills.
• Maintain an interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
• Exhibit business savvy and a desire to increase critical thinking abilities.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Performance-based earnings and revenue directly tied to your success.
• Learning and Development Incentives of up to $1000/month (not inclusive of earned commissions).
• Additional Productivity Bonuses.
• Comprehensive support for insurance licensing (life, health, disability income, long-term care).
• Support for SIE, Series 6, Series 63 registrations (eligibility required).

Salary Range: USD $500.00 – USD $1,000.00 /Yr.

About Northwestern Mutual:
For over 165 years, Northwestern Mutual has been dedicated to helping clients live their lives to the fullest through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to empower our clients in navigating their financial lives successfully. Our tailored approach incorporates multiple financial strategies—including insurance, investments, and annuities—designed to reinforce each other and keep clients consistently on track toward their goals. We are known for our unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services for our clients.

Our Financial Representatives and College Financial Representatives are valued partners and proud business owners. As such, they are considered independent contractors for income tax purposes and “statutory employees” for Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax purposes.

Northwestern Mutual is committed to fostering an inclusive and belonging workplace where every individual’s unique viewpoints contribute to new successes. We strive to create teams that reflect our diverse customers and communities, cultivating an environment where all employees are welcomed, valued, and heard.

Why join Northwestern Mutual:

• A distinguished Fortune 500 company (2023).
• Recognized among the Top 100 Internship Programs by Yello x WayUp (2022).
• Serving 5.0+ million clients and growing.
• Managing or holding $257 billion in retail investment client assets.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for Diversity (2018-2021).
• Possessing Unsurpassed financial strength among U.S. life insurers.
• Honored as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2015-2021).

Important Considerations:
Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representatives are independent contractors whose income is based on production. If offered to apply for approval of an intern contract to become a Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representative, a national criminal background check is required. Should the background check results provide information that would not allow someone to work for Northwestern Mutual, approval to contract will be withdrawn. Ratings for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company reflect the most recent review by each rating agency.