College Financial Advisor Intern — Flexible Schedule & Licensing

Northwestern Mutual; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 500 - 1,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning incentives

Earnings opportunities

Licensing support

Registration support

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual’s College Financial Representative internship provides guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice while you study. You will learn prospecting, develop a business strategy, set meetings, and gain exposure to proprietary planning software with weekly coaching.

The program offers a flexible schedule around classes, year‑round growth opportunities, and clear paths to full‑time roles after graduation.

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 ambitions

Curiosity for sales

Campus involvement

Time management

Interest in financial literacy

Business mindset

Education

Full-time student

Enrollment in college/university

Tools

Proprietary planning software

Job description

Northwestern Mutual’s College Financial Representative internship provides guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice while you study. You will learn prospecting, develop a business strategy, set meetings, and gain exposure to proprietary planning software with weekly coaching.

The program offers a flexible schedule around classes, year‑round growth opportunities, and clear paths to full‑time roles after graduation.