College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The College Financial Representative internship program at Northwestern Mutual provides guidance, professional connections, and a framework for building a financial planning practice. Interns learn to develop a business and client base while engaging with local and nationwide experts, financial products, planning tools, and company support. The program is designed to build confidence, professional networks, and skills in helping clients pursue their financial goals.

The internship mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career. It offers a flexible schedule that can work around classes and may be pursued year-round. Interns can receive support for registrations and certifications, including Series 6, Series 63, and CFP® pathways, subject to eligibility where stated. Students who are eligible may 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. An offer to apply for approval of an intern contract requires a national criminal background check; approval to contract may be withdrawn if its results indicate the person cannot work for Northwestern Mutual.

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, campus organization member, or student government participant.
• 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 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.
• Receive risk product state licensing for Life, Accident, and Health.
• Build life skills that create future career opportunities.

Benefits

• 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.
• Flexible scheduling around life and classes.
• Access to coaching, training, development meetings, recognition events, leadership programs, and business experts.
• Potential opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation, for eligible students.

What This Job Offers

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