College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • West Hartford, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

College Financial Representatives in Northwestern Mutual’s internship program receive guidance, connections, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice. Students begin building a practice while engaging with local and nationwide experts, financial products, and the resources of a Fortune 500 company. The program offers opportunities to develop confidence and a professional network while helping people work toward financial freedom.

The internship mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career. Interns can participate year-round, with a flexible schedule intended to accommodate classes and other commitments. They may receive support for registrations and certifications, including Series 6, Series 63, and CFP® pathways, subject to eligibility. Interns can also attend recognition events, access leadership programs, and collaborate with business experts. Eligible students may have an opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role after graduation.

College Financial Representatives are independent contractors for income tax purposes and statutory employees for FICA tax purposes. Compensation is production-based and includes performance-based earnings and revenue, learning and development incentives, and productivity bonuses. 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.
• Pass a national criminal background check for approval to contract as a College Financial Representative.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or senior standing is preferred.
• Support is available for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations, subject to eligibility.
• Support is available for insurance licensing in life, health, disability income, and long-term care.

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 plans and offer useful recommendations.
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
• Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Complete risk-product state licensing for Life, Accident, and Health.
• Build life skills that 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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