College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern MutualNorthwestern MutualAthens, Georgia, United States
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Posted

9/3/2026

Employment

Intern

Range

$500 - $1k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

Interns will build a financial planning practice by prospecting, networking, and developing business strategies to acquire clients. They will also prepare financial plans, offer recommendations, and participate in ongoing coaching and training sessions.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be full-time students, preferably juniors or seniors, with strong entrepreneurial ambitions and sales curiosity. Applicants should demonstrate leadership involvement on campus and possess excellent time-management and critical thinking skills.

Key skills

Financial planningSalesNetworkingProspectingBusiness strategyFinancial literacyTime managementCritical thinkingClient relationsCommunication

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Northwestern Mutual

Industry

Financial Services

Employees

38,098

Type

Privately Held

Size

5,001-10,000 employees

At Northwestern Mutual, our financial advisors are ready to meet you where you are and stay with you long-term. Get financial clarity with a people-first plan designed to uncover new opportunities and potential blind spots. The right time to plan is right now. With $265.0 billion in assets under management, $28.1 billion in revenues, and over $1.8 trillion in life insurance protection in force, we've served more than 4.5 million people through our life, disability income, and long-term care insurance, annuities, brokerage, advisory services, trust services, and discretionary portfolio management solutions. Our wealth management company and investment services manage over $125 billion in client assets. We're proud to support our growing field force of financial advisors across the country, as well as our corporate office employees in Milwaukee and New York. As we continue to grow, we believe diversity makes us stronger in shaping the future of financial security. Explore career opportunities with us: https://jobs.northwesternmutual.com/. Financial representatives and interns are independent contractors, not Northwestern Mutual employees. https://www.northwesternmutual.com/social-media-guidelines

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Finance & AccountingSalesManagement & Leadership

Description

Overview 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, who come from varying academic backgrounds and experiences, begin to build a financial planning practice while engaging local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and the support of a Fortune 500 company. You will have the opportunity to build your confidence, develop a professional network, and help people achieve financial freedom. Here, hard work pays off! Responsibilities Our internship program mimics our full-time Financial Representative career, allowing you to: 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 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 As a Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representative, you can expect a flexible schedule to work around your life and your classes. With the option to participate in our internship program year-round, you can continue to grow your practice and obtain support for registrations and certifications such as the Series 6 & 63 or CFP®. Get inspired at local and national recognition events, earn access to leadership programs, and collaborate with experts in our business. In fact, you’ll find diverse resources across our culture to ensure that you experience personal and professional growth in this program. With interest, eligible students have an opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation. #LI-Onsite Qualifications Are you a fit for this internship? 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 Compensation & Benefits Performance-based earnings and revenue Learning and Development Incentives (up to $1000/month, not inclusive of earned commissions) Productivity Bonuses Support for insurance licensing (life, health, DI, LTC) Support for SIE, Series 6, Series 63 registrations (eligibility required) About Us For over 165 years, we have helped our clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to give our clients the ability to successfully navigate their financial lives. Our tailored approach includes multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—built to reinforce each other, keeping our clients consistently on track to meet goal after goal. We lead with unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services for our clients. Our Financial Representatives and College Financial Representatives are valued partners and proud business owners. As such, they are considered independent contractors1 for income tax purposes, and a "statutory employee" for Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax purposes. As a company, we value an inclusive and belonging 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. Why join Northwestern Mutual Fortune 500 company (2023) Top 100 Internship Programs, Yello x WayUp (2022) 5.0+ million clients and growing2 $257 billion retail investment client assets held or managed by Northwestern Mutual3 Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity (2018-2021) Unsurpassed financial strength4 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2015-2021) 1 Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representatives are Independent Contractors whose income is based on production. If offered to apply for approval of an intern contract to become a Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representative, a national criminal background check is required. Should the background check results provide information which would not allow someone to work for Northwestern Mutual, approval to contract will be withdrawn. 2 As of June 30, 2023 3 Combined client assets of NMIS and NMWMC as of June 30, 2023 4 Among U.S. life insurers. Ratings are for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company, as of the most recent review and report by each rating agency. Ratings as of: 06/23 (Moody’s Investors Service), 08/23 (A.M. Best Company), 08/23 (Fitch Ratings), 05/23 (S&P Global Ratings) Salary Range USD $500.00 - USD $1,000.00 /Yr.

Requirements

  • Financial planning
  • Sales
  • Networking
  • Prospecting
  • Business strategy
  • Financial literacy
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Client relations
  • Communication

Benefits

  • Performance-based earnings
  • Productivity bonuses
  • Insurance licensing support
  • Professional development support
  • Certification support

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