College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Mutual’s College Financial Representative internship provides guidance, connections, and a framework for building a financial planning practice. Interns develop a practice while working with local and nationwide experts, financial products, and the resources of a Fortune 500 company. The program is designed to build confidence, develop a professional network, and help clients work toward financial freedom. It mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career and offers a flexible schedule that can accommodate classes. Interns may participate year-round and receive support for licensing, registrations, and certifications. Eligible students may have an opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

College Financial Representatives are independent contractors for income tax purposes and statutory employees for FICA tax purposes. An offer to apply for approval of an intern contract is subject to a national criminal background check.

Requirements

• Be a full-time student; juniors and seniors are preferred.
• Have entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity about sales.
• Be highly involved on campus, such as through leadership, athletics, campus organizations, or student government.
• Have excellent time-management skills.
• Have an interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
• Have business savvy and a desire to strengthen critical-thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Learn to prospect and network to build a business and client base.
• Develop and execute a business strategy.
• Contact potential clients and schedule 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 for Life, Accident, and Health.
• Build life skills that can create future career opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to work around classes and other commitments.
• Performance-based earnings and revenue.
• Learning and Development Incentives of up to $1,000 per month, not inclusive of 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.
• Access to leadership programs and local and national recognition events.
• Opportunity for an interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation, for eligible students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed