College Financial Representative Internship

February 5, 2026
$1000 / year
Internship
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Job Title: College Financial Representative Internship

Company: Northwestern Mutual

Location: 377 E Butterfield Rd

Overview:

The College Financial Representatives in Northwestern Mutual’s internship program receive guidance, connection, and a robust framework to build an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Regardless of academic background, interns begin to establish their financial planning practice by engaging with local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and the comprehensive support of a Fortune 500 company. This program offers the unique opportunity to build confidence, develop a professional network, and empower individuals to achieve financial freedom, where hard work is directly rewarded.

Key Responsibilities:

Our internship program mirrors 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 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 valuable life skills that create future career opportunities.

Program Highlights & Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule designed to work around your life and classes.
  • Option to participate in the internship program year-round.
  • Support for registrations and certifications such as the Series 6 & 63 or CFP®.
  • Access to local and national recognition events.
  • Opportunity to earn access to leadership programs and collaborate with industry experts.
  • Diverse resources across our culture to ensure personal and professional growth.
  • Eligible students 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 achieve financial security through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. They combine the expertise of their financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products. Their tailored approach includes multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—designed to reinforce each other and keep clients on track. Northwestern Mutual leads with unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services for their clients.

Their 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. The company values an inclusive and belonging workplace, striving to create diverse teams that reflect 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.

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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