College Financial Representative, Internship Program
Overview
Northwestern Mutual's internship program for College Financial Representatives provides guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice. Participants engage with local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and support from a Fortune 500 company.
Responsibilities
- Learn how to prospect and network to build your business and client base
- Develop and execute on a business strategy
- Call on potential clients and set meetings to understand their financial goals
- Prepare plans and offer useful recommendations
- Engage in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings
- Build life skills that create future career opportunities
- Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms
Qualifications
- Full-time student; juniors and seniors preferred
- Entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for sales
- Highly involved on campus (leader, athlete, campus orgs, student government, etc)
- Excellent time-management skills
- Interest in financial literacy and planning tools
- Business savvy and desire to increase critical thinking abilities
About Us
For over 165 years, Northwestern Mutual has helped clients navigate their financial lives through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. Our tailored approach includes insurance, investments, and annuities, built to reinforce each other and keep clients consistently on track to meet their goals. As valued partners and proud business owners, our Financial Representatives and College Financial Representatives are considered independent contractors for income tax purposes, but "statutory employees" for FICA tax purposes. We strive to create an inclusive and belonging workplace where all employees are welcomed, valued, and heard.