College Financial Planning Intern: Build a Practice & Earn

Northwestern Mutual; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 500 - 1,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance earnings

Development incentives

Productivity bonuses

Licensing support

Series licensing support

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual invites college students to join a structured internship as College Financial Representatives, guiding you to build a future financial planning practice while supported by a Fortune 500 company.

You will gain hands-on experience in prospecting, networking, and delivering tailored financial plans, with access to coaching and licensing support, including life, health, DI, LTC, and series licenses, plus opportunities to interview for full-time roles upon graduation.

Qualifications

• Full-time student; juniors and seniors preferred
• Entrepreneurial mindset and curiosity for sales
• Active on campus with leadership roles
• Excellent time-management skills
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools
• Business savvy with 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

Sales curiosity

Campus involvement

Time management

Financial literacy interest

Business savvy

Full-time student

Education

Currently enrolled college student

Job description

Northwestern Mutual invites college students to join a structured internship as College Financial Representatives, guiding you to build a future financial planning practice while supported by a Fortune 500 company.

You will gain hands-on experience in prospecting, networking, and delivering tailored financial plans, with access to coaching and licensing support, including life, health, DI, LTC, and series licenses, plus opportunities to interview for full-time roles upon graduation.