College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Tulsa, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The College Financial Representative internship program at Northwestern Mutual provides guidance, connections, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice. Interns begin developing a practice with support from local and nationwide experts, financial products, and the company. The role offers opportunities to build confidence and a professional network while helping clients work toward financial goals. The internship mimics the full-time Financial Representative career and offers a flexible schedule around classes, with the option to participate year-round. Interns may receive support for registrations and certifications, attend recognition events, access leadership programs, and collaborate with business experts. 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 statutory employees for FICA tax purposes. Compensation is performance-based and includes revenue, learning and development incentives, and productivity bonuses.

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 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.
• Receive risk product state licensing for Life, Accident, and Health.
• Build life skills that create 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 inclusive of 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.
• Access to leadership programs and local and national recognition events.
• Coaching, training, and development.

What This Job Offers

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