College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Conway, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Mutual’s College Financial Representative internship provides guidance, professional connections, and a framework for building a financial planning practice. Interns learn to develop a client base, create and carry out a business strategy, understand clients’ financial goals, and provide planning recommendations, with access to company experts, financial products, and planning software. The program includes coaching, training, development meetings, licensing support, and opportunities to participate year-round with a flexible schedule that can accommodate classes. 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. Income is based on production. 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.
• Demonstrate 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 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 create future career opportunities.

Benefits

• 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 in life, health, disability income, and long-term care.
• Support for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations, subject to eligibility.
• Flexible scheduling around classes and personal commitments.
• Access to leadership programs and local and national recognition events.
• Opportunity for an interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role after graduation, for eligible students.

What This Job Offers

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