College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Athens, GA

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 build a practice while engaging with local and nationwide experts, financial products, and company resources. The program is designed to mirror the full-time Financial Representative career and offers opportunities to develop confidence, build a professional network, and help clients work toward financial goals.

The role includes a flexible schedule that can accommodate classes, with the option to participate year-round. Interns can receive support for registrations and certifications, attend coaching and development meetings, participate in recognition events and leadership programs, and collaborate with business experts. Eligible students may interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role after graduation.

College Financial Representatives are considered independent contractors for income tax purposes and statutory employees for FICA tax purposes. Compensation is production-based.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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 financial planning software platforms.
• Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Pursue Risk Product State Licensing for Life, Accident, and Health.
• Build life skills that create future career opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to work around classes and other commitments.
• Learning and Development Incentives of up to $1,000 per month, not including earned commissions.
• Productivity bonuses.
• Support for insurance licensing, including life, health, DI, and LTC.
• Support for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations, subject to eligibility.
• Coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Access to leadership programs and local and national recognition events.
• Support for registrations and certifications, including Series 6, Series 63, and CFP®.

What This Job Offers

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