College Financial Representative Internship

February 5, 2026
$1000 / year
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Job Description

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College Financial Representative Internship Program

Location: 1901 Butterfield Rd

Overview

Northwestern Mutual’s internship program provides College Financial Representatives with comprehensive guidance, strong connections, and a clear framework to build an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Interns, regardless of their academic background, will have the unique opportunity to develop a financial planning practice while engaging with local and nationwide experts, accessing exclusive financial products, and benefiting from the robust support of a Fortune 500 company. This program is designed to significantly enhance your confidence, expand your professional network, and empower you to help individuals achieve financial freedom, where hard work is directly rewarded.

Responsibilities

This internship program closely mirrors the responsibilities of a full-time Financial Representative, allowing you to:

  • Learn to prospect and network effectively to build your business and client base.
  • Develop and execute a strategic business plan.
  • Engage with potential clients, setting meetings to understand their financial goals.
  • Prepare financial plans and offer insightful, useful recommendations.
  • Gain hands-on exposure to proprietary financial planning software platforms.
  • Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
  • Receive support to obtain Risk Product State Licensing: Life, Accident, and Health.
  • Build essential life skills that will create diverse future career opportunities.

As a College Financial Representative, you will enjoy a flexible schedule that accommodates your academic life. The program can be pursued year-round, allowing continuous growth, and offers support for further 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 industry experts. A diverse range of resources is available to foster both personal and professional growth. Eligible students also have the opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

Qualifications

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

  • A full-time student, with a preference for juniors and seniors.
  • Possessing entrepreneurial ambitions and a genuine curiosity for sales.
  • Highly involved on campus (e.g., leader, athlete, campus organizations, student government).
  • Demonstrating excellent time-management skills.
  • Showing a strong interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
  • Exhibit business savvy and a desire to enhance critical thinking abilities.

Compensation & Benefits

The program offers a competitive compensation and benefits package:

  • Performance-based earnings and revenue.
  • Learning and Development Incentives (up to $1,000/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).

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 full lives through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with personalized digital experiences and industry-leading products to empower clients in navigating their financial journeys successfully. Our tailored approach integrates multiple financial strategies—including insurance, investments, and annuities—designed to reinforce each other and keep clients consistently on track towards their goals. We are distinguished by our unmatched financial strength and access to top-tier products and services.

Our 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. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and belonging workplace where every unique viewpoint contributes to success, striving for teams that reflect our diverse customers and communities.

Why Join Northwestern Mutual?

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

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)