College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Minneapolis, MN

2d • 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. Interns begin developing a practice while engaging with local and nationwide experts, financial products, and the support of a Fortune 500 company. The program offers opportunities to build confidence and a professional network while helping people work toward financial freedom.

The internship mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career. Interns can work a flexible schedule around classes and may participate year-round. The program includes coaching, training, development meetings, and support for insurance licensing and eligible registrations or certifications, including Series 6, Series 63, and CFP®. Interns may attend recognition events, access leadership programs, and collaborate with experts. Eligible students may have the opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

Northwestern Mutual provides comprehensive financial planning through insurance, investments, and annuities, combining financial professionals, digital experiences, and financial products. Its Financial Representatives and College Financial Representatives are independent contractors for income tax purposes and statutory employees for FICA tax purposes. Becoming a College Financial Representative requires approval of an intern contract and a national criminal background check.

Requirements

• Must be a full-time student; juniors and seniors are preferred.
• Entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity about sales.
• High involvement on campus, 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 improve critical-thinking abilities.
• A national criminal background check is required for approval to contract as a College Financial Representative.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or senior standing is preferred.
• Support for Series 6 and Series 63 registrations is available to eligible participants.
• Students interested in CFP® certification may receive support.

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 create future career opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to work around classes and personal life.
• Option to participate in the internship program year-round.
• Learning and Development Incentives of up to $1,000 per month, not inclusive of earned commissions.
• Performance-based earnings and revenue.
• 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, recognition events, coaching, training, and development.

What This Job Offers

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