College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Chesterfield, MO

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 work with local and nationwide experts, financial products, planning resources, and support from the company while developing professional networks and helping clients pursue financial goals. The program mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career and may be pursued year-round, with a flexible schedule designed to work around students’ lives and classes. Eligible students may have an opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

The role includes performance-based earnings and revenue, along with learning and development incentives of up to $1,000 per month, not including earned commissions. College Financial Representatives are considered independent contractors for income tax purposes and statutory employees for FICA tax purposes. An intern contract requires approval, including a national criminal background check; contract approval may be withdrawn depending on the results.

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 develop critical-thinking abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or senior standing is preferred.
• Campus leadership, athletics, campus organization, or student government involvement.
• Interest in pursuing Series 6, Series 63, or CFP® registrations or certifications.

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 plans and offer useful recommendations.
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
• Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Obtain Risk Product State Licensing for Life, Accident, and Health.
• Build life skills that support future career opportunities.
• Participate in local and national recognition events and collaborate with business experts.
• Pursue registrations and certifications, such as Series 6, Series 63, or CFP®, with program support where eligible.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to work around classes and other commitments.
• 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.
• Coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation, for eligible students.

What This Job Offers

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