College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Las Vegas, NV

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 begin developing a practice while engaging with local and nationwide experts, financial products, and company resources. The program is designed to build confidence, develop a professional network, and help clients work toward financial freedom. It mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career and offers a flexible schedule that can accommodate classes. Interns may participate year-round and receive support for registrations and certifications, subject to eligibility. 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. Compensation is based on production. If offered an intern contract, candidates must pass a national criminal background check for approval to contract.

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.
• A national criminal background check is required if offered approval to contract as an intern.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or senior standing is preferred.
• Eligibility for support with SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations.

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.
• Complete risk product state licensing for Life, Accident, and Health.
• Develop life skills that create future career opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to work around classes and other commitments.
• Year-round internship participation option.
• 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 including earned commissions.
• Productivity bonuses.
• Access to leadership programs and local and national recognition events.
• Coaching, training, and development meetings.
• 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