College Financial Representative Internship
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About Northwestern Mutual
For over 165 years, Northwestern Mutual has provided clients with comprehensive and innovative financial planning. They combine the expertise of financial professionals with personalized digital experiences and industry-leading products to help clients navigate their financial lives. Their approach includes insurance, investments, and annuities. They are a Fortune 500 company with over 5 million clients and growing. They have strong financial strength and have received recognition for diversity and LGBTQ+ equality.
Job Description: College Financial Representative Internship
The College Financial Representative internship program at Northwestern Mutual offers guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice. This program is designed for students from various academic backgrounds.
Responsibilities:
• Learn to prospect and network to build your business and client base.
• Develop and execute 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.
The internship offers a flexible schedule to accommodate classes. Year-round participation is possible, with support for registrations and certifications such as the Series 6 & 63 or CFP ® . There are opportunities to attend recognition events, access leadership programs, and collaborate with experts. Eligible students may have the opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.
Qualifications:
• 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).
Important Note: Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representatives are Independent Contractors whose income is based on production. A national criminal background check is required for internship approval.
