College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Frederick, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Mutual’s College Financial Representative internship provides guidance, connections, and a framework for building a financial planning practice. Interns engage with local and national experts, financial products, planning resources, and support from the company while developing professional confidence and networks and helping clients pursue financial goals. The program mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career and may be pursued year-round, with a flexible schedule designed to work around classes. Eligible students who are interested may 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. Contract approval requires a national criminal background check; approval may be withdrawn if the results indicate the candidate cannot work for Northwestern Mutual.

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 increase critical-thinking abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Juniors and seniors are preferred.
• Interest in interviewing for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role after graduation, if eligible.

Responsibilities

• Learn how 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 in Life, Accident, and Health.
• Develop life skills that can create future career opportunities.

Benefits

• 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 (life, health, DI, LTC).
• Support for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations, subject to eligibility.
• Flexible schedule to work around classes and personal life.
• Support for registrations and certifications such as Series 6 & 63 or CFP®.
• Access to leadership programs and local and national recognition events.
• Coaching, training, development, and collaboration with business experts.

What This Job Offers

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