College Financial Planning Intern

Northwestern Mutual; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 500 - 1,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings

Learning and Development Incentives

Productivity Bonuses

Licensing support (life, health, DI, L

LTC

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representatives are interns who build a foundation for a financial planning practice while gaining coaching, access to exclusive products, and the backing of a Fortune 500 company. You will learn prospecting, strategy, and client meetings in a flexible schedule that fits your classes.

This internship mirrors the full-time role, with licensing support, coaching, and opportunities to interview for a full-time position 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.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Time management

Campus involvement

Sales curiosity

Financial literacy interest

Education

University student (juniors or seniors)

Tools

Proprietary planning software

Job description

Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representatives are interns who build a foundation for a financial planning practice while gaining coaching, access to exclusive products, and the backing of a Fortune 500 company. You will learn prospecting, strategy, and client meetings in a flexible schedule that fits your classes.

This internship mirrors the full-time role, with licensing support, coaching, and opportunities to interview for a full-time position after graduation.