College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The College Financial Representative internship program at Northwestern Mutual provides guidance, connections, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice. Interns begin building a financial planning practice while engaging with local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and the support of a Fortune 500 company. The program offers opportunities to develop confidence and a professional network while helping people pursue financial freedom.

The internship mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career. Interns can participate year-round and have a flexible schedule around classes. They may receive support for registrations and certifications, including Series 6, Series 63, and CFP®, subject to eligibility where noted. Interns can also attend recognition events, access leadership programs, and collaborate with experts. Eligible students may 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. Income is based on production. If offered an intern contract, approval requires a national criminal background check; approval to contract may be withdrawn if the results would not allow the candidate to work for Northwestern Mutual.

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 increase critical-thinking abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Juniors and seniors are preferred.
• Eligible students may interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

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 offer useful 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 create future career opportunities.

Benefits

• 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 (life, health, DI, LTC).
• Support for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations, subject to eligibility.
• Flexible schedule to work around classes and personal life.
• Coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Access to leadership programs and local and national recognition events.

What This Job Offers

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