College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Mutual’s College Financial Representative internship provides guidance, connections, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice. Interns begin developing a practice while engaging with local and nationwide experts, financial products, and company resources. The program is designed to build confidence and professional networks while helping clients pursue financial goals.

The internship mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career. Interns may participate year-round and receive a flexible schedule that works around classes. The program also provides support for relevant insurance 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 independent contractors for income tax purposes and statutory employees for FICA tax purposes. The role’s earnings are based on production. If offered an intern contract, candidates must undergo a national criminal background check; contract approval may be withdrawn based on the results.

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 as a leader, athlete, or member of 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

• Junior or senior standing is preferred.
• Eligibility for support with SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations.

Responsibilities

• Learn prospecting and networking approaches 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.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to work around classes.
• 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.
• Weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Access to leadership programs and local and national recognition events.
• Opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation, for eligible students.

What This Job Offers

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