College Financial Representative Intern

College Financial Representative Internship Program

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Overview

The College Financial Representative internship program at Northwestern Mutual offers a unique opportunity for students to gain guidance, connection, and a structured framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Interns from diverse academic backgrounds and experiences will begin to build their own financial planning practice while engaging with local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and the robust support of a Fortune 500 company. This program is designed to help you build confidence, develop a professional network, and empower individuals to achieve financial freedom. Hard work pays off here!

Responsibilities

Our internship program closely mimics the 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 comprehensive 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 essential life skills that create future career opportunities.

Program Highlights & Growth Opportunities

As a Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representative, you can expect a flexible schedule designed to work around your life and classes. With the option to participate in our internship program year-round, you can continuously grow your practice and 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, and collaborate with experts in our business. Our culture provides diverse resources to ensure you experience both personal and professional growth. Eligible students with interest will also have the opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

Qualifications

Are you a fit for this internship?

• Full-time student; juniors and seniors preferred.
• Entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for sales.
• Highly involved on campus (e.g., leader, athlete, campus organizations, student government).
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
• Business savvy and a 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 personalized digital experiences and industry-leading products to empower our clients to successfully navigate their financial lives. Our tailored approach includes multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—built to reinforce each other, keeping our clients consistently on track to meet their goals. 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 for income tax purposes, and “statutory employees” 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).
• Top 100 Internship Programs, Yello x WayUp (2022).
• 5.0+ million clients and growing (as of June 30, 2023).
• $257 billion retail investment client assets held or managed by Northwestern Mutual (as of June 30, 2023).
• Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity (2018-2021).
• Unsurpassed financial strength (Among U.S. life insurers. Ratings as of the most recent review and report by each rating agency: 06/23 Moody’s, 08/23 A.M. Best, 08/23 Fitch, 05/23 S&P Global Ratings).
• Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality – Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2015-2021).

Important Disclosures:

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.

Salary Range

USD $500.00 – USD $1,000.00 /Yr.