College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Springfield, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Mutual’s College Financial Representatives internship program provides guidance, connections, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice. Interns build a financial planning practice while engaging with local and nationwide experts, financial products, and the support of a Fortune 500 company. The program offers opportunities to develop confidence and a professional network while helping people work toward financial freedom.

The internship mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career. Interns may participate year-round and have a flexible schedule designed to work around classes. They can receive support for registrations and certifications, including Series 6 and 63 or CFP®, and may attend recognition events, participate in leadership programs, and collaborate with business experts. Eligible students may 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. Intern contracts require approval, including a national criminal background check. Compensation is production-based and includes learning and development incentives and productivity bonuses.

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 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.
• Eligibility for support with SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations.

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 useful recommendations.
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
• Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Receive 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 personal commitments.
• 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.
• Access to coaching, training, development meetings, recognition events, and leadership programs.
• Support for registrations and certifications, including Series 6 and 63 or CFP®.

What This Job Offers

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