College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual•Salem, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Mutual’s College Financial Representative internship provides guidance, professional connections, and a framework for building a financial planning practice. Interns build a practice while engaging with local and nationwide experts, financial products, and company resources. The program is designed to resemble the full-time Financial Representative career and offers opportunities to develop professional skills, build a network, and help clients work toward financial goals. The internship offers a flexible schedule designed to work around classes and can be pursued year-round. Interns may receive support for licensing, registrations, and certifications, and can participate in coaching, training, leadership programs, and recognition events. Eligible students may have an 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 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.
Have business savvy and a desire to increase critical-thinking abilities.

Nice To Haves

Juniors and seniors are preferred.
Eligible students may interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.
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.
Obtain risk product state licensing in Life, Accident, and Health.
Build life skills that may create future career opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible schedule to work around classes and personal life.
Year-round participation option.
Weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
Support for insurance licensing, including life, health, DI, and LTC.
Support for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations, subject to eligibility.
Learning and Development Incentives of up to $1,000 per month, not inclusive of earned commissions.
Productivity bonuses.
Performance-based earnings and revenue.
Access to leadership programs and local and national recognition events.
Resources and collaboration with business experts to support personal and professional growth.