College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Providence, RI

3d • 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 develop a practice while working with local and nationwide experts, financial products, and company resources. The internship is designed to mirror the full-time Financial Representative career and offers opportunities to build a professional network, develop financial planning skills, and help clients work toward their financial goals.

Interns can participate year-round and have a flexible schedule around classes and other commitments. The program offers coaching, training, development meetings, and access to leadership and recognition events. Students may receive support for licensing, registrations, and certifications, subject to eligibility. Eligible students may have the opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

College Financial Representatives are considered 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.

Responsibilities

• Learn prospecting and networking 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 provide recommendations.
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
• Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Pursue Risk Product State Licensing for Life, Accident, and Health.
• Build professional and personal skills that can support future career opportunities.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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