College Financial Planning Intern: Build Your Practice

Northwestern Mutual; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 500 - 1,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings

Licensing support

SIE, Series 6, 63 registrations

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual offers a College Financial Representative internship that provides guidance, a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice, and access to exclusive products within a Fortune 500 company. You will grow your professional network, gain coaching, and explore licensure options while supporting local and national events.

The program emphasizes hands-on practice, leadership development, and potential interview pathways for 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 prospecting and networking to build client base.
• Develop and execute a business strategy.
• Call on potential clients and set meetings to understand financial goals.
• Prepare plans and offer useful recommendations.
• Gain exposure to planning software platforms.
• Engage in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Receive licensing: Life, Accident, and Health.
• Build life skills for future career opportunities.

Skills

Student leadership

Entrepreneurial drive

Campus involvement

Time management

Financial literacy interest

Sales curiosity

Business acumen

Job description

Northwestern Mutual offers a College Financial Representative internship that provides guidance, a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice, and access to exclusive products within a Fortune 500 company. You will grow your professional network, gain coaching, and explore licensure options while supporting local and national events.

The program emphasizes hands-on practice, leadership development, and potential interview pathways for full-time roles after graduation.