College Financial Planner Internship — Flexible Licensing

Northwestern Mutual; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

L&D incentives

Productivity bonuses

Licensing support

Exam prep support

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representative internship offers guidance, coaching, and a framework for building a personal financial planning practice while balancing class schedules. You will learn prospecting, develop a business strategy, and earn licensing credits with access to proprietary tools and national experts within a Fortune 500 company.

The program provides flexible hours, ongoing coaching, and potential advancement to full‑time roles after graduation, along with incentives

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 mindset

Time management

Campus involvement

Sales interest

Job description

Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representative internship offers guidance, coaching, and a framework for building a personal financial planning practice while balancing class schedules. You will learn prospecting, develop a business strategy, and earn licensing credits with access to proprietary tools and national experts within a Fortune 500 company.

The program provides flexible hours, ongoing coaching, and potential advancement to full‑time roles after graduation, along with incentives