College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Spokane Valley, WA

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 the support of a Fortune 500 company. The program is designed to build confidence, develop a professional network, and help clients pursue financial goals.

The internship mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career. It offers a flexible schedule around classes and may be pursued year-round. Interns can receive support for insurance licensing, registrations, and certifications, and 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. Contract approval requires 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.
• Have business savvy and a desire to increase critical-thinking abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or senior standing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn how 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 plans and provide useful recommendations.
• Gain exposure to proprietary financial 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 create future career opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule that can accommodate classes.
• 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, disability income, and long-term care.
• Support for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations, subject to eligibility.
• Access to coaching, training, development meetings, recognition events, and leadership programs.

What This Job Offers

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