College Financial Advisor Intern - Flexible Schedule

Northwestern Mutual; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 500 - 1,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings

Learning & Development incentives

Productivity bonuses

Licensing support

SIE/Series 6/63 assistance

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual in Champaign, IL is recruiting College Financial Representatives through our internship program to help you build an integrated financial planning practice while you study. You will gain hands-on experience prospecting, meeting clients, and applying planning tools, with weekly coaching and licensing support that can lead to a full-time role after graduation.

This paid internship offers flexible scheduling to fit classes and campus activities, plus access to nationwide experts

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial mindset and curiosity for sales.
• Strong interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
• Active involvement on campus and leadership experience.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Business acumen and desire to learn and grow.
• Willingness to build a client-focused practice.

Responsibilities

• Learn prospecting and networking to build your client base.
• Develop and execute a business strategy.
• Call on potential clients and set meetings to understand financial goals.
• Prepare plans and offer useful recommendations.
• Gain exposure to planning software platforms.
• Engage in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Support licensing processes (SIE, Series 6/63, CFP initiation).
• Build life skills that create future career opportunities.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Sales aptitude

Campus involvement

Time management

Financial literacy interest

Business savvy

Job description

Northwestern Mutual in Champaign, IL is recruiting College Financial Representatives through our internship program to help you build an integrated financial planning practice while you study. You will gain hands-on experience prospecting, meeting clients, and applying planning tools, with weekly coaching and licensing support that can lead to a full-time role after graduation.

This paid internship offers flexible scheduling to fit classes and campus activities, plus access to nationwide experts