College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • Franklin, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Mutual’s College Financial Representative internship provides guidance, connections, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice. Interns begin developing a practice with support from local and nationwide experts, financial products, planning tools, and the resources of a Fortune 500 company. The program is designed to build confidence and professional networks while helping clients work toward financial goals.

The internship mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career. Interns can participate year-round and work a flexible schedule around classes. They receive coaching, training, and development, and may receive support for insurance licensing and eligible securities registrations or certifications. 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. 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 strengthen critical-thinking abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or senior standing is preferred.
• Eligibility for support with SIE, Series 6, or Series 63 registrations.

Responsibilities

• Learn 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 financial planning software platforms.
• Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Obtain risk-product state licensing in life, accident, and health.
• Build life skills that support future career opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule that can work around classes and personal commitments.
• 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 eligible SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations.
• Access to coaching, training, development meetings, recognition events, and leadership programs.

What This Job Offers

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