College Financial Representative Internship

February 6, 2026
$1000 / year
Internship
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Job Description

College Financial Representative Internship – Northwestern Mutual

Location: 1300 Summit Ave Ste 800

Overview

Northwestern Mutual’s internship program offers College Financial Representatives comprehensive guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Our college financial representatives, hailing from diverse academic backgrounds and experiences, embark on building a financial planning practice while engaging with local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and the robust support of a Fortune 500 company. This program provides the opportunity to build confidence, develop a professional network, and empower individuals to achieve financial freedom. Here, hard work pays off!

Responsibilities

Our internship program is designed to mirror our full-time Financial Representative career, enabling 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 plans and offer useful recommendations.
  • Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
  • Engage in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
  • Receive Risk Product State Licensing: Life, Accident, and Health.
  • Build 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 classes. With the option to participate in our internship program year-round, you can continuously grow your practice and receive 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 your personal and professional growth throughout this program. Eligible students demonstrating interest also have an 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 (leader, athlete, campus orgs, student government, etc.).
  • Excellent time-management skills.
  • Interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
  • 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 Northwestern Mutual

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 to empower clients to successfully navigate their financial lives.

Our tailored approach incorporates multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—designed to reinforce each other, consistently keeping our clients on track to meet goal after goal. 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 contractors1 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).
  • Top 100 Internship Programs, Yello x WayUp (2022).
  • 5.0+ million clients and growing2.
  • $257 billion retail investment client assets held or managed by Northwestern Mutual3.
  • Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity (2018-2021).
  • Unsurpassed financial strength4.
  • Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2015-2021).

Salary Range

USD $500.00 – USD $1,000.00 /Yr.

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Important Disclaimers

  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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