College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Farmington, UT

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 learn and develop a practice 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 for helping clients pursue financial goals. It mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career and may be pursued year-round, with a flexible schedule intended to accommodate classes and other commitments. Interested, eligible students may have an opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role after graduation.

College Financial Representatives are valued partners and business owners, and are considered independent contractors for income tax purposes and statutory employees for FICA tax purposes. Contract approval requires a national criminal background check. Compensation is production-based, with potential learning and development incentives and productivity bonuses.

Requirements

• Must be a full-time student; juniors and seniors are preferred.
• Entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity about sales.
• Strong campus involvement, such as leadership, athletics, campus organizations, or student government.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
• Business savvy and a desire to develop critical-thinking abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Eligibility and interest in pursuing support for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations or CFP® certification.
• Interest in interviewing for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Learn prospecting and networking to develop a business and client base.
• Develop and execute a business strategy.
• Contact potential clients and arrange 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 experience that can support future career opportunities.

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 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 coaching, training, development meetings, leadership programs, and local and national recognition events.

What This Job Offers

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