College Financial Planning Intern (Flexible, Licensing)

Northwestern Mutual; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 500 - 1,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings

Development incentives

Productivity bonuses

Licensing support

Registration support

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual's College Financial Representative internship offers guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice while you study. You’ll work with local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and a Fortune 500 company backing you.

You can expect a flexible schedule to fit around classes, year‑round opportunities, and support for licenses such as Series 6/63 and CFP®.

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 ambitions

Sales curiosity

Campus involvement

Time management

Financial literacy interest

Critical thinking

Tools

Licensing prep

Job description

Northwestern Mutual's College Financial Representative internship offers guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice while you study. You’ll work with local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and a Fortune 500 company backing you.

You can expect a flexible schedule to fit around classes, year‑round opportunities, and support for licenses such as Series 6/63 and CFP®.