College Financial Representative (Internship Program)

February 7, 2026
$1000 / year
Internship
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Job Overview: College Financial Representative (Internship Program)

Location: 2450 Tim Gamble Pl Fl 1

Northwestern Mutual offers a dynamic internship program for aspiring College Financial Representatives. This program provides comprehensive guidance, connection, and a framework to build an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Interns, regardless of academic background, gain the opportunity to develop a financial planning practice while engaging with local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and the robust support of a Fortune 500 company. You will have the chance to build confidence, develop a professional network, and help people achieve financial freedom. At Northwestern Mutual, hard work pays off!

Responsibilities

Our internship program is designed to mimic our full-time Financial Representative career, allowing 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 work around your life and classes. With the option to participate in our internship program year-round, you can continuously grow your practice and obtain support for crucial 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 across our business. Our diverse culture ensures personal and professional growth. Eligible students also have an exclusive 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 empowered clients to live their lives to the fullest through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We blend the expertise of our financial professionals with personalized digital experiences and industry-leading products to help clients successfully navigate their financial journeys.

Our tailored approach integrates multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—designed to reinforce each other and keep clients consistently on track towards their goals. We are proud to lead with unmatched financial strength and provide access to the best products and services for our clients.

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

As a company, we champion an inclusive and belonging workplace where diverse viewpoints drive new successes. We strive to build 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).
  • Recognized as a Top 100 Internship Program, Yello x WayUp (2022).
  • Serving 5.0+ million clients and growing2.
  • Manages $257 billion retail investment client assets3.
  • Named one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity (2018-2021).
  • Boasts Unsurpassed financial strength4.
  • Recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2015-2021).

Salary Range

USD $500.00 – USD $1,000.00 /Yr.

Footnotes & 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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