College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Olathe, KS

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 build a practice while engaging with local and nationwide experts, financial products, and company resources. The program offers opportunities to develop confidence and a professional network while helping people pursue financial freedom. It mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career and can be pursued year-round with a flexible schedule that accommodates classes. Students may receive support for registrations and certifications, participate in recognition events and leadership programs, and collaborate with business experts. Eligible students may 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. Applicants offered an intern contract must pass a national criminal background check; approval to contract may be withdrawn if the results would prevent them from working for Northwestern Mutual.

The listed salary range is USD $500–$1,000 per year. The posting also describes performance-based earnings and revenue, learning and development incentives of up to $1,000 per month (not inclusive of earned commissions), and productivity bonuses.

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.
• Eligible students may interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

Responsibilities

• Learn prospecting and networking to build a business and client base.
• Develop and execute a business strategy.
• Contact potential clients and set 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 and other commitments.
• Option to participate year-round.
• Support for insurance licensing, including life, health, DI, and LTC.
• Support for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations, subject to eligibility.
• Learning and development incentives of up to $1,000 per month, not inclusive of earned commissions.
• Productivity bonuses.
• Access to leadership programs and local and national recognition events.
• Coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Performance-based earnings and revenue.

What This Job Offers

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