College Financial Advisor Intern: Build Your Practice & Licensing

Northwestern Mutual; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 500 - 1,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance pay

Development incentives

Productivity bonuses

Licensing support

Regulatory exam support

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual invites current college students to join its College Financial Representative internship, designed to help you build a financial planning practice under the guidance of a Fortune 500 company.

You’ll learn prospecting, develop a business strategy, meet potential clients, and gain exposure to planning software. The program includes weekly coaching, licensing support, and opportunities for interviews for full-time roles, with a flexible schedule around classes.

Qualifications

• Current full-time college student; juniors and seniors preferred.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with curiosity for sales.
• Active on campus with leadership roles.
• Strong time management and organization.
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools.

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.
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
• Engage in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Receive licensing support (Life, Accident, Health, DI, LTC).
• Build life skills that create future career opportunities.

Skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Time management

Campus involvement

Sales interest

Networking

Tools

Proprietary planning software

Job description

Northwestern Mutual invites current college students to join its College Financial Representative internship, designed to help you build a financial planning practice under the guidance of a Fortune 500 company.

You’ll learn prospecting, develop a business strategy, meet potential clients, and gain exposure to planning software. The program includes weekly coaching, licensing support, and opportunities for interviews for full-time roles, with a flexible schedule around classes.