College Financial Representative Intern

Job Description

About the Job: College Financial Representative Internship – Northwestern Mutual

Location: 909 Saint Joseph St

Overview:

Northwestern Mutual offers a dynamic College Financial Representative internship program, providing students with comprehensive guidance, connection, and a structured framework to build an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. This program is designed for college students from diverse academic backgrounds and experiences, offering the opportunity to:

• Build a financial planning practice.
• Engage with local and nationwide financial experts.
• Access exclusive financial products.
• Benefit from the robust support of a Fortune 500 company.
• Develop confidence and a professional network.
• Contribute to helping individuals achieve financial freedom.
• Experience an environment where hard work directly translates to rewards.

Responsibilities:

This internship closely mirrors the responsibilities of a full-time Financial Representative, enabling interns to:

• Learn and implement prospecting and networking strategies to build a business and client base.
• Develop and execute a personal business strategy.
• Proactively contact potential clients and schedule meetings to understand their financial goals.
• Prepare personalized financial plans and provide valuable recommendations.
• Gain hands-on exposure to proprietary financial planning software platforms.
• Actively participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Receive support to obtain Risk Product State Licensing (Life, Accident, and Health).
• Cultivate essential life skills that pave the way for future career opportunities.

Interns can expect a flexible schedule designed to accommodate their academic and personal lives, with the option for year-round participation. Continuous growth is supported through assistance with registrations and certifications such as the Series 6 & 63 or CFP®. The program also offers access to local and national recognition events, leadership programs, and collaboration with industry experts, fostering both personal and professional growth. Eligible students have the opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

Qualifications:

Northwestern Mutual is looking for candidates who are:

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student, with a preference for juniors and seniors.
• Possess entrepreneurial ambitions and a strong curiosity for sales.
• Highly involved on campus (e.g., leaders, athletes, campus organization members, student government participants).
• Demonstrate excellent time-management skills.
• Show a genuine interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
• Exhibit business savvy and a desire to enhance their critical thinking abilities.

Compensation & Benefits:

This internship offers a rewarding structure including:

• Performance-based earnings and revenue.
• Learning and Development Incentives (up to $1000/month, *not inclusive of earned commissions*).
• 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 fully through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. The company combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products. Their tailored approach integrates multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—designed to be mutually reinforcing and keep clients on track toward their goals. Northwestern Mutual is distinguished by its unmatched financial strength and access to premium products and services.

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

The company deeply values an inclusive and belonging workplace, believing that diverse viewpoints lead to greater success. They strive to create teams that reflect their customers and communities, ensuring an environment where all employees are welcomed, valued, and heard.

Why Join Northwestern Mutual:

• Recognized as a Fortune 500 company (2023).
• Named among the Top 100 Internship Programs by Yello x WayUp (2022).
• Serves 5.0+ million clients and growing.
• Manages $257 billion in retail investment client assets (as of June 30, 2023).
• Honored as Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity (2018-2021).
• Boasts unsurpassed financial strength among U.S. life insurers.
• Consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2015-2021).