College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Englewood, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The College Financial Representative internship at Northwestern Mutual provides guidance, connections, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice. Interns begin building a practice while engaging with local and nationwide experts, financial products, planning resources, and the support of a Fortune 500 company. The program is modeled on the full-time Financial Representative career and offers opportunities to develop a professional network, build confidence, and help clients work toward financial goals.

The internship offers a flexible schedule that can accommodate classes and may be pursued year-round. Participants can receive support for insurance licensing, registrations, and certifications, including Series 6 and 63 or CFP® pathways where eligible. Interns may attend recognition events, participate in leadership programs, and collaborate with business experts. Eligible students may have the 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. Earnings are production-based. 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 improve critical-thinking abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or senior standing is preferred.
• Eligible students may pursue support for SIE and Series 6 and Series 63 registrations.
• Interest in pursuing insurance licensing or financial-planning certifications, including CFP®.

Responsibilities

• Learn to prospect and network 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 support future career opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to accommodate classes.
• Option to participate in the internship program year-round.
• 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.
• Learning and development incentives of up to $1,000 per month, not inclusive of earned commissions.
• Productivity bonuses.
• Access to coaching, training, development meetings, leadership programs, and recognition events.
• Opportunity for eligible students to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

What This Job Offers

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