College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Overview

College Financial Representatives in the internship program at Northwestern Mutual receive guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Interns come from varying academic backgrounds and begin to build a practice while engaging local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and the support of a Fortune 500 company. The program offers opportunities to build confidence, develop a professional network, and help people achieve financial freedom.

Our internship program mimics the full‑time Financial Representative career, allowing you to:

• Learn how to prospect and network to build your business and client base
• Develop and execute a business strategy
• Call on potential clients and set meetings to understand their financial goals
• Prepare plans and offer useful recommendations
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms
• Engage in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings
• Receive Risk Product State Licensing:
  Life, Accident, and Health
• Build life skills that create future career opportunities

Interns enjoy a flexible schedule that accommodates classes and personal commitments. The internship is available year‑round, and eligible students may interview for a full‑time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

• Full‑time student; juniors and seniors preferred
• Entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for sales
• Highly involved on campus (leader, athlete, campus organization, student government, etc.)
• Excellent time‑management skills
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools
• Business savvy and desire to increase critical thinking abilities

• Performance‑based earnings and revenue
• Learning and Development Incentives (up to $1000/month, exclusive of earned commissions)
• Productivity bonuses
• Support for insurance licensing (life, health, DI, LTC)
• Support for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63 registrations (eligibility required)

We value an inclusive and belonging workplace where everyone’s unique viewpoints bring new successes. All employees are welcomed, valued, and heard.