College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual • San Antonio, TX

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 build a financial planning practice while engaging with local and nationwide experts, financial products, and company resources. The program offers opportunities to develop confidence and a professional network while helping clients work toward financial goals. It mirrors the full-time Financial Representative career and can be pursued year-round, with a flexible schedule around classes. Interns may receive support for registrations and certifications, participate in recognition events and 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. Income is based on production. Contract approval requires 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 increase critical-thinking abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or senior standing is preferred.

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.
• Obtain Risk Product State Licensing for Life, Accident, and Health.
• Develop life skills that create future career opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to accommodate classes and other commitments.
• Year-round internship participation option.
• 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.
• 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, recognition events, coaching, training, and development.

What This Job Offers

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