College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Fairfax, VA

1d • 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 while engaging with local and nationwide experts, financial products, and company resources. The program is designed to build confidence, professional networks, and the ability to help people pursue financial freedom. It mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career and offers a flexible schedule that can accommodate classes. Students may participate year-round, receive support for registrations and certifications, attend recognition events, access leadership programs, and collaborate with business experts. Eligible students may interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor position upon graduation.

College Financial Representatives are independent contractors for income tax purposes and statutory employees for FICA tax purposes. Income is based on production. An offer to apply for approval of an intern contract is subject to a national criminal background check; approval to contract may be withdrawn if the results prevent someone from working for Northwestern Mutual.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 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 improve critical-thinking abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or senior standing is preferred.
• Campus leadership, athletics, student organizations, or student government involvement.

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 state licensing for risk products, including 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, disability income, and long-term care.
• Support for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations, subject to eligibility.
• Flexible schedule to work around classes and personal commitments.
• 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