College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Boulder, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The College Financial Representative internship at Northwestern Mutual provides guidance, professional connections, and a framework for building a financial planning practice. Interns learn to develop a business and client base while engaging with local and national experts, financial products, and company resources. The program is designed to mirror the full-time Financial Representative career and offers opportunities to build confidence, develop a professional network, and help clients work toward their financial goals.

The role offers a flexible schedule that can accommodate classes, and students may participate year-round. Interns can receive support for registrations and certifications, including the Series 6, Series 63, and CFP® (where applicable). Eligible students may interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation. Financial Representatives and College Financial Representatives are independent contractors for income-tax purposes and statutory employees for FICA tax purposes. An intern contract is subject to approval and 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 improve critical-thinking abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Juniors and seniors are preferred.
• Interest in continuing year-round in the internship program.
• Interest in pursuing registrations or certifications such as Series 6, Series 63, or CFP®.

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 financial plans and offer recommendations.
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
• Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Build professional and personal skills that can support future career opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule 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 (DI), and long-term care (LTC).
• Support for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations, subject to eligibility.
• Access to leadership programs and local and national recognition events.
• Coaching, training, development, and collaboration with business experts.
• Eligible students may interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

What This Job Offers

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