College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Fairlawn, OH

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 a client base, create and execute a business strategy, understand clients’ financial goals, prepare plans and recommendations, and use proprietary planning software. The program includes weekly coaching, training, and development, as well as support for insurance licensing and, when eligible, securities registrations and certifications.

The internship offers a flexible schedule that can accommodate classes and may be pursued year-round. Interns can access leadership programs, local and national recognition events, and resources intended to support personal and professional development. 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; income is based on production.

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 as a leader, athlete, or participant in 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

• Junior or senior standing is preferred.

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 plans and offer useful recommendations.
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
• Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Obtain Risk Product State Licensing for Life, Accident, and Health.
• Build life skills that create future career opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to accommodate life and classes.
• 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, DI, and LTC.
• Support for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations, subject to eligibility.
• Access to leadership programs and local and national recognition events.

What This Job Offers

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