College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Boise, ID

2d • 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 client base and business strategy while working with local and nationwide experts, financial products, and the support of a Fortune 500 company. The role offers opportunities to build confidence, grow a professional network, and help clients pursue their financial goals.

The internship follows the model of the full-time Financial Representative career. Students may participate year-round and have a flexible schedule that accommodates classes. The program offers coaching, training, development, and support for insurance licensing and eligible registrations or certifications, including Series 6, Series 63, and CFP®. Eligible students may interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role after graduation.

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

• Junior or senior standing is preferred.

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 useful recommendations.
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
• Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Receive risk product state licensing for Life, Accident, and Health.
• Build life skills that create future career opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to work around classes and other commitments.
• Performance-based earnings and revenue.
• Learning and Development Incentives of up to $1,000 per month, not inclusive of 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, development meetings, leadership programs, and local and national 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