College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Miami, FL

1d • 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 come from varied academic backgrounds and 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 build confidence, develop a professional network, and help clients work toward financial freedom.

The internship mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career. Interns can participate year-round and have a flexible schedule designed to accommodate classes and other commitments. They receive coaching, training, and development, and may receive support for registrations and certifications such as Series 6, Series 63, and CFP®. Eligible students may have the 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. Earnings are production-based. If offered an intern contract, applicants must pass a national criminal background check for contract approval.

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 or seniors in college are preferred.
• Campus leadership, athletics, campus organization, or student government involvement is valued.

Responsibilities

• Learn to prospect and network to build 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 provide recommendations.
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
• Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Receive risk product state licensing for Life, Accident, and Health.
• Develop life skills that create 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 inclusive of 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.
• Access to leadership programs and local and national recognition events.
• Coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Opportunity for eligible students to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

What This Job Offers

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