College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Albuquerque, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Mutual’s College Financial Representative internship provides guidance, connections, and a framework for building a financial planning practice. Interns build confidence and professional networks while learning to help clients pursue their financial goals. The program mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career and offers access to local and nationwide experts, financial products, planning resources, coaching, training, and development. Interns may participate year-round, with a flexible schedule designed to work around classes. Support is available for licensing, registrations, and certifications, subject to eligibility. Interested eligible students may have the opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation. College Financial Representatives are independent contractors for income tax purposes and are considered statutory employees for FICA tax purposes. Income is based on production. An intern contract requires approval and 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 increase critical-thinking abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Juniors and seniors are preferred.
• Eligibility for support with SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations.

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 financial planning software platforms.
• Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Obtain risk-product state licensing in life, accident, and health insurance.
• Build life skills that can 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, including life, health, disability income (DI), and long-term care (LTC).
• Support for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations, subject to eligibility.
• Potential access to leadership programs and local and national recognition events.
• Opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation, for eligible interested students.

What This Job Offers

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