College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Bethesda, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The College Financial Representative internship at Northwestern Mutual provides guidance, connections, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice. Interns develop a practice while engaging local and nationwide experts, accessing financial products and planning resources, and receiving support from the company. The program is designed to build confidence, professional networks, and skills for helping clients pursue financial goals. It mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career and offers a flexible schedule that can work around classes. Participation is available year-round, with support for licensing, registrations, and certifications. Eligible students may have the opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

College Financial Representatives are considered independent contractors for income tax purposes and statutory employees for FICA tax purposes. Income is based on production. Approval to contract requires a national criminal background check; an application may be withdrawn if results indicate the candidate cannot work for Northwestern Mutual.

Requirements

• Must be a full-time student; juniors and seniors are preferred.
• Entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity about sales.
• High campus involvement, such as leadership, athletics, campus organizations, or student government.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
• Business savvy and a desire to increase critical-thinking abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Juniors and seniors are preferred.
• Eligible students may interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to prospect and network to build a business and client base.
• Develop and execute a business strategy.
• Contact potential clients and arrange meetings to understand their financial goals.
• Prepare financial plans and offer recommendations.
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
• Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Obtain Risk Product State Licensing in Life, Accident, and Health.
• Build life skills that create future career opportunities.
• Engage with local and nationwide experts and collaborate with business experts.
• Participate in recognition events and leadership programs.

Benefits

• Performance-based earnings and revenue.
• Learning and Development Incentives of up to $1,000 per month, not including earned commissions.
• Productivity bonuses.
• Support for insurance licensing, including life, health, disability income, and long-term care.
• Support for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations, subject to eligibility.
• Flexible schedule to work around classes and personal life.
• Access to recognition events and leadership programs.
• Support for registrations and certifications, including Series 6, Series 63, and CFP®.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed