College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Denver, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Mutual’s College Financial Representative internship provides guidance, connections, and a framework for building a financial planning practice. Interns develop their practice with support from local and nationwide experts, financial products, planning resources, and a Fortune 500 company. The program mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career and offers opportunities to build professional skills, expand a network, and help clients pursue their financial goals. Eligible students may interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

The internship can be pursued year-round, with a flexible schedule designed to accommodate classes. Interns may receive support for insurance licensing and, subject to eligibility, registrations and certifications such as the Series 6, Series 63, or CFP®. The role is treated as an independent contractor position for income tax purposes and as a statutory employee for FICA tax purposes; income is based on production. A national criminal background check is required 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 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.
• Demonstrate business savvy and a desire to develop critical-thinking abilities.
• A national criminal background check is required for approval to contract.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or senior standing is preferred.
• Interest in participating in the program year-round.
• Eligibility for support for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations.

Responsibilities

• Learn prospecting and networking to build a business and client base.
• Develop and execute a business strategy.
• Contact prospective clients and set meetings to understand their financial goals.
• Prepare financial plans and offer recommendations.
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
• Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Build skills and pursue relevant insurance licensing and registrations with program support.
• Build professional networks and collaborate with business experts.

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.
• Weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Access to local and national recognition events and leadership programs.

What This Job Offers

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