College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual•Macon, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Mutual’s College Financial Representative internship provides guidance, connections, and a framework for building a financial planning practice. Interns learn to develop a business and client base, work with local and nationwide experts, and use the support and resources of a Fortune 500 company. The program offers opportunities to build confidence, develop a professional network, and help clients work toward financial freedom. 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, development, and exposure to planning software, financial products, licensing, and professional networks. Eligible students may have the opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor position after graduation. College Financial Representatives are independent contractors for income tax purposes and statutory employees for FICA tax purposes. Becoming a College Financial Representative requires approval of an intern contract and 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 as a leader, athlete, or member of 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.
Pass a national criminal background check for approval to contract as a College Financial Representative.

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 offer recommendations.
Gain exposure to proprietary financial 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 support future career opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible schedule to accommodate classes and other commitments.
Year-round participation option.
Support for insurance licensing, including life, health, DI, and 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 inclusive of earned commissions.
Productivity bonuses.
Performance-based earnings and revenue.
Access to weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
Access to local and national recognition events and leadership programs.
Opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation, for eligible students.