College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Barrington, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The College Financial Representative Internship Program at Northwestern Mutual provides guidance, connections, and a framework for building a financial planning practice. Interns learn to develop a business and client base while accessing local and national experts, financial products, planning tools, and support from a Fortune 500 company. The program offers opportunities to build confidence, develop a professional network, and help clients pursue their financial goals.

The internship mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career and offers a flexible schedule around classes. Students may participate year-round and receive support for registrations and certifications, including Series 6, Series 63, and CFP® pathways where applicable. Interns can attend recognition events, access leadership programs, and collaborate with business experts. Eligible students may have the opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role after graduation.

College Financial Representatives are independent contractors for income tax purposes and statutory employees for FICA tax purposes. If offered an intern contract, candidates must pass a national criminal background check for contract approval. Compensation is production-based and includes potential learning and development incentives and productivity bonuses.

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.
• Pass a national criminal background check if offered an intern contract.

Responsibilities

• Learn prospecting and networking to build a business and client base.
• Develop and execute a business strategy.
• Contact prospective clients and schedule meetings to understand their financial goals.
• Prepare financial plans and provide recommendations.
• Gain exposure to proprietary financial 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 support future career opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule around classes and personal life.
• Year-round internship participation option.
• 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.
• Learning and development incentives of up to $1,000 per month, excluding earned commissions.
• Productivity bonuses.
• Access to leadership programs, recognition events, coaching, training, and development.

What This Job Offers

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