College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Wichita, KS

1d • 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 professional network, learn about financial planning, and help clients work toward their financial goals while drawing on local and nationwide expertise, financial products, planning resources, and support from a Fortune 500 company.

The internship mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career. It offers a flexible schedule designed to work around classes and may be available year-round. Interns can receive support for licensing, registrations, and certifications, including Series 6, Series 63, and CFP® opportunities, subject to eligibility. The program also includes coaching, training, development meetings, recognition events, and access to leadership programs. 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. Their income is based on production. An offer to apply for approval of an intern contract is subject to a national criminal background check; contract approval may be withdrawn if the results would not allow the candidate to work for Northwestern Mutual.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 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.

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 for Life, Accident, and Health.
• Build life skills that create future career opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule designed to work around classes and other commitments.
• 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, DI, and LTC.
• Support for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations, subject to eligibility.
• Coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Access to local and national recognition events and leadership programs.

What This Job Offers

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