College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Rockwall, TX

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 to develop their own business while drawing on local and nationwide expertise, financial products, planning tools, and company support. The program is designed to build confidence and a professional network while helping clients pursue financial goals. It follows the structure of the full-time Financial Representative career and can be undertaken year-round, with a flexible schedule intended to work around students’ classes and other commitments. Participants may receive support for registrations and certifications, and eligible students may interview for a Financial Representative or Advisor role after graduation.

College Financial Representatives are considered independent contractors for income tax purposes and statutory employees for FICA tax purposes. Compensation is production-based and includes opportunities for incentives and 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 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 strengthen critical-thinking abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Juniors and seniors are preferred.
• Eligibility and interest in pursuing Series 6 and Series 63 registrations or CFP® certification.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to prospect and network to build a business and client base.
• Develop and execute a business strategy.
• Contact potential clients and schedule 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 professional and personal skills that can support future career opportunities.

Benefits

• 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.
• Flexible schedule designed to work around classes and personal commitments.
• Access to coaching, training, development meetings, leadership programs, and local and national recognition events.
• 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