College Financial Advisor Internship

Northwestern Mutual; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 500 - 1,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensing support

Interview opportunities for full-time

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is seeking motivated college students for its College Financial Representative internship. You will gain guidance, connections, and a framework to build an integrated financial planning practice within a Fortune 500 company.

The program offers flexible scheduling around classes, exposure to exclusive products, weekly coaching, and pathways to full-time opportunities after graduation, including licensing support for Series 6/63 and CFP if pursued.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student; juniors or seniors preferred.
• Entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for sales.
• Active on campus with leadership roles or student organizations.
• Excellent time-management and communication skills.
• 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 Risk Product State Licensing: Life, Accident, and Health
• Build life skills that create future career opportunities

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Time management

Campus involvement

Sales curiosity

Communication skills

Education

College student (juniors/seniors)

Tools

Proprietary planning software

Job description

Northwestern Mutual is seeking motivated college students for its College Financial Representative internship. You will gain guidance, connections, and a framework to build an integrated financial planning practice within a Fortune 500 company.

The program offers flexible scheduling around classes, exposure to exclusive products, weekly coaching, and pathways to full-time opportunities after graduation, including licensing support for Series 6/63 and CFP if pursued.