College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Location

111 West Cherry St

College Financial Representatives in the internship program at Northwestern Mutual are provided guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Our college financial representatives come from varying academic backgrounds and experiences, begin to build a financial planning practice while engaging local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and support from a Fortune 500 company.

You will have the opportunity to build confidence, develop a professional network, and help people achieve financial freedom. Hard work pays off.

• 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

Internship offers a flexible schedule to work around classes and a year‑round program. Graduates may interview for a full‑time Financial Representative or Advisor role. Learners get recognition events, leadership programs, and additional resources for professional growth.

• Full‑time student; juniors and seniors preferred
• Entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for sales
• Highly involved on campus (leader, athlete, 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 $1,000/month, excluding earned commissions)
• Productivity bonuses
• Support for insurance licensing (life, health, DI, LTC)
• Support for SIE, Series 6, Series 63 registrations (eligibility required)

For over 165 years, we have helped clients spend their lives through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry‑leading products to help clients navigate their financial lives. Our approach includes insurance, investments, and annuities that reinforce each other, keeping clients consistently on track to meet goals. We lead with unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services.

College Financial Representatives are valued partners and proud business owners, considered independent contractors for income tax purposes and “statutory employees” for FICA tax purposes.

We value an inclusive workplace where everyone’s unique viewpoints bring new successes. We strive to create teams that reflect our customers and communities, fostering an environment where all employees are welcomed, valued, and heard.

• Fortune 500 company (2023)
• Top 100 Internship Programs, Yello x Way Up (2022)
• 5.0+ million clients
• $257 billion retail investment client assets
• Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity (2018‑2021)
• Unsurpassed financial strength
• Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality (Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index 2015‑2021)

USD $500.00 - USD $1,000.00 /Yr.