College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Boulder, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The College Financial Representative internship program at Northwestern Mutual 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, planning tools, and company resources. The program is designed to build confidence, professional connections, and the ability to help clients pursue their financial goals.

The internship mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career. Interns may participate year-round and receive a flexible schedule designed to accommodate classes. They can receive support for insurance licensing, registrations, and certifications, subject to eligibility. Eligible students may have an 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. Compensation is production-based and includes potential learning and development incentives and productivity bonuses. An intern contract requires approval and 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.
• Pass a national criminal background check for approval of an intern contract.

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 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.
• Develop life skills that support future career opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to accommodate classes.
• Learning and development incentives of up to $1,000 per month, not including 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 coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Access to leadership programs and local and national recognition events.
• Potential opportunity for eligible students to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role after graduation.

What This Job Offers

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