College Financial Advisor Intern - Flexible Schedule

Northwestern Mutual; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings

Licensing support

Exam registrations

Training & development

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual offers a College Financial Representative internship designed to guide students in building an integrated financial planning practice with support from a Fortune 500 company. You’ll gain coaching, licensing exposure, and opportunities to interview for full-time roles after graduation.

The program emphasizes prospecting, developing a business strategy, and building a professional network while balancing class schedules with a flexible internship commitment.

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.

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 Risk Product State Licensing: Life, Accident, and Health.
• Build life skills that create future career opportunities.

Skills

Entrepreneurial ambition

Time management

Campus leadership

Networking

Sales curiosity

Education

Full-time student; juniors and seniors preferred

Tools

Proprietary planning software

Job description

Northwestern Mutual offers a College Financial Representative internship designed to guide students in building an integrated financial planning practice with support from a Fortune 500 company. You’ll gain coaching, licensing exposure, and opportunities to interview for full-time roles after graduation.

The program emphasizes prospecting, developing a business strategy, and building a professional network while balancing class schedules with a flexible internship commitment.