College Financial Representative Internship

February 16, 2026
$1000 / year
Internship
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Job Description

College Financial Representative Internship

Location: 3633 Inland Empire Blvd

Overview

The College Financial Representative internship program at Northwestern Mutual provides guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Our college financial representatives, who come from varying academic backgrounds and experiences, will begin to build a financial planning practice while engaging with local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and the support of a Fortune 500 company.

You will have the opportunity to build your confidence, develop a professional network, and help people achieve financial freedom. Here, hard work pays off!

Responsibilities

Our internship program mimics our full-time Financial Representative career, allowing you to:

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

Program Features & Career Growth

  • Expect a flexible schedule to work around your life and classes.
  • Option to participate in our internship program year-round.
  • Obtain support for registrations and certifications such as the Series 6 & 63 or CFP®.
  • Get inspired at local and national recognition events.
  • Earn access to leadership programs.
  • Collaborate with experts and utilize diverse resources for personal and professional growth.
  • Eligible students have an opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

Qualifications

Are you a fit for this internship? We are seeking candidates who are:

  • A full-time student; juniors and seniors preferred.
  • Possess entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for sales.
  • Highly involved on campus (leader, athlete, campus organizations, student government, etc.).
  • Demonstrate excellent time-management skills.
  • Have an interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
  • Are business savvy and desire to increase critical thinking abilities.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Performance-based earnings and revenue.
  • Learning and Development Incentives (up to $1000/month, not inclusive of earned commissions).
  • Productivity Bonuses.
  • Support for insurance licensing (Life, Health, DI, LTC).
  • Support for SIE, Series 6, Series 63 registrations (eligibility required).

About Us

For over 165 years, Northwestern Mutual has helped clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products.

Our tailored approach includes multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—built to reinforce each other. We lead with 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 1 for income tax purposes, and a “statutory employee” for Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax purposes.

As a company, we value an inclusive and belonging workplace where everyone’s unique viewpoints bring new successes. We strive to create teams that reflect our customers and communities, fostering an environment where all employees are welcomed, valued, and heard.

Why Join Northwestern Mutual?

  • Fortune 500 company (2023).
  • Recognized as a Top 100 Internship Program, Yello x WayUp (2022).
  • Serving 5.0+ million clients and growing 2.
  • Manages $257 billion in retail investment client assets held or managed by Northwestern Mutual 3.
  • Named among Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity (2018-2021).
  • Boasts Unsurpassed financial strength 4.
  • Consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2015-2021).

Salary Range

USD $500.00 – USD $1,000.00 /Yr.

  1. 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 which would not allow someone to work for Northwestern Mutual, approval to contract will be withdrawn.
  2. As of June 30, 2023
  3. Combined client assets of NMIS and NMWMC as of June 30, 2023
  4. Among U.S. life insurers. Ratings are for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company, as of the most recent review and report by each rating agency. Ratings as of: 06/23 (Moody’s Investors Service), 08/23 (A.M. Best Company), 08/23 (Fitch Ratings), 05/23 (S&P Global Ratings)

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