College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • West Des Moines, IA

4d • 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 learn to develop a business and client base while drawing on local and nationwide experts, financial products, planning resources, and the support of a Fortune 500 company. The program is designed to build confidence, professional networks, and skills that help clients pursue financial goals.

The internship mirrors Northwestern Mutual’s full-time Financial Representative career. Interns receive coaching, training, and development, and may participate year-round with a flexible schedule intended to work around classes and other commitments. Eligible students with interest may interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor position upon 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 improve critical-thinking abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in year-round participation in the internship program.
• Interest in pursuing Series 6 and Series 63 registrations or CFP® certification, subject to eligibility and support.

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 recommendations.
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
• Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Pursue risk-product state licensing in life, accident, and health.
• Build professional and life skills that can create future career opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule intended to work around classes and other commitments.
• 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 leadership programs, local and national recognition events, business experts, and professional development resources.

What This Job Offers

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