Investment Accounting Internship

About the Role

This is a year-long internship starting in Fall 2026. Internship candidates can expect to start part-time during the school year and full-time onsite during the summer. Candidate must be local to Milwaukee during fall, spring, and summer.

Carefully selected from universities across the country, our interns bring distinctive ideas and perspectives to our organization. In addition to their day-to-day tasks, interns participate in professional development workshops, senior leadership Q&A's, volunteer initiatives, networking/social events, and more.

Responsibilities

As an Investment Accounting Intern, you will work alongside your hiring manager, mentor, and team to complete tasks critical for Northwestern Mutual's success.

• Assure that all financial activity related to the investment portfolios is accounted for in the general ledger.
• Monitor the financial results of the investments and prepare financial and compliance reports, analysis, and disclosures to meet all reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university with a graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Previous work or classroom experience in one or more of the following: Accounting or Finance.
• Completion of Intermediate Accounting course.
• Employer immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Preferred Skills and Proficiencies

• Previous Accounting internship and/or relevant project experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability.
• High degree of self-motivation, passion, and a drive to learn.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities.

About the Company

Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 160 years through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation, and distribution. With more than $290 billion in assets, $30 billion in revenues, and more than $1.9 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.6 million clients.

People are the power behind Northwestern Mutual, and diversity makes us better. We are committed to reflecting and serving the marketplace by attracting and improving the engagement of those who bring their outstanding perspectives, ideas, and beliefs.

Pay

The compensation range for this internship is $16.50 to $30.00 per hour. Internship salaries are determined based on academic tenure and major.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups