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College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual•Wall Township, NJ
•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 building a 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 that accommodates classes. Eligible students may interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation. College Financial Representatives are considered independent contractors for income tax purposes and statutory employees for FICA tax purposes. Earnings are production-based. 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 increase critical-thinking abilities.
  • A national criminal background check is required for approval to contract as an intern.

Nice To Haves

  • Juniors and seniors are preferred.
  • Support may be available for Series 6 and Series 63 registrations, subject to eligibility.
  • Support may be available for insurance licensing, including life, health, DI, and LTC.
  • Eligible students may interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

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 planning software platforms.
  • Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
  • Obtain Risk Product State Licensing for Life, Accident, and Health.
  • Build life skills that create future career opportunities.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule to work around classes and other 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.
  • Support for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations, subject to eligibility.
  • Access to leadership programs and local and national recognition events.
  • Coaching, training, and development meetings.
  • Access to planning experts and company resources.

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