College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • New York, NY

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 engage with local and nationwide experts, financial products, planning resources, and the support of a Fortune 500 company while developing a professional network and helping people work toward financial goals. The program mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career and offers a flexible schedule that can accommodate classes. It may be completed year-round, with support for registrations and certifications, including Series 6, Series 63, and CFP®, subject to eligibility where applicable. 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. Earnings are production-based. An intern contract requires approval, including 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.

Responsibilities

• Learn prospecting and networking 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.
• Develop life skills that create future career opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to accommodate classes.
• Support for insurance licensing (life, health, DI, LTC).
• Support for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations, subject to eligibility.
• Learning and Development Incentives of up to $1,000 per month, not including earned commissions.
• Productivity bonuses.
• Performance-based earnings and revenue.
• 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