College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Gainesville, FL

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 learn to develop a business and client base while engaging with local and nationwide experts, financial products, planning tools, and company resources. The program is modeled on the full-time Financial Representative career and offers opportunities to build professional confidence and networks, develop financial planning skills, and help clients work toward their financial goals.

The internship can be pursued year-round, with a flexible schedule designed to accommodate students’ classes and other commitments. Interns receive coaching, training, and development support, as well as assistance with insurance licensing and eligible registrations or certifications. 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.

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 improve 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 support future career opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to accommodate 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.
• Access to coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Access to local and national recognition events and leadership programs.
• Eligible students may interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

What This Job Offers

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