College Financial Planning Intern - Flexible Schedule

Northwestern Mutual; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 500 - 1,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensing support

Interview opportunities

Networking events

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual’s internship program invites College Financial Representatives to learn how to build a financial planning practice under the guidance of a Fortune 500 company. You will gain hands-on experience, coaching, and access to exclusive resources while developing professional skills.

You’ll balance class schedules with a flexible internship that can lead to full-time opportunities 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.

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

Prospecting

Networking

Sales mindset

Time management

Financial literacy interest

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Northwestern Mutual’s internship program invites College Financial Representatives to learn how to build a financial planning practice under the guidance of a Fortune 500 company. You will gain hands-on experience, coaching, and access to exclusive resources while developing professional skills.

You’ll balance class schedules with a flexible internship that can lead to full-time opportunities after graduation.