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College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual•Champaign, IL
•$1,000•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 through hands-on business development, financial planning activities, coaching, and access to company experts, products, and planning software. The program is available year-round and offers a flexible schedule designed to work around students’ lives and classes. Students may receive support for registrations and certifications, and 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. 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 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Interest in participating in the program year-round.
  • Interest in pursuing insurance licensing, SIE, Series 6 or Series 63 registrations, or CFP® certification, subject to eligibility where applicable.

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 plans and offer useful recommendations.
  • Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
  • Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
  • Build professional and personal skills that can support future career opportunities.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule designed to 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 SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations, subject to eligibility.
  • Access to leadership programs and local and national recognition events.
  • Coaching, training, and professional development.

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