College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Newington, NH

1d • 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 a business and client base, work with local and nationwide experts, use financial planning tools, and help clients pursue their financial goals. The program mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career and offers a flexible schedule that can accommodate classes, with year-round participation available.

Interns can receive coaching and development, support for licensing and certain registrations or certifications, and opportunities to attend recognition events and participate in leadership programs. Eligible students may have the opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role after graduation. College Financial Representatives are independent contractors for income tax purposes and statutory employees for FICA tax purposes; their income is based on production.

Requirements

• Be a full-time student; juniors and seniors are preferred.
• Have entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for 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.

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 provide useful 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 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.
• Coaching, training, and development.
• Access to local and national recognition events and leadership programs.
• Eligible students may interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

What This Job Offers

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