College Financial Planning Internship - Build Client Base

Northwestern Mutual; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 500 - 1,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings and revenue

Learning and Development Incentives (≤

Productivity Bonuses

Licensing support (life, health, DI, &

Licensing: SIE, Series 6, Series 63 (w

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual invites college students to join its internship as College Financial Representative, providing guidance to build a financial planning practice while studying. The program blends coaching, hands‑on client work, and access to exclusive products within a Fortune 500 company environment.

You will gain leadership exposure, professional networking, and potential eligibility for full‑time roles after graduation, with scheduling that fits around classes.

Qualifications

• Full‑time student; juniors and seniors preferred.
• Entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for sales.
• Highly involved on campus (leader, athlete, orgs, student government).
• Excellent time‑management skills.
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
• Business savvy with a desire to increase critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to prospect and network to build your client base.
• Develop and execute on a business strategy.
• Call on potential clients and set meetings to understand goals.
• Prepare plans and offer useful recommendations.
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
• Engage in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mind

Sales interest

Campus involvement

Time management

Customer service

Networking

Job description

Northwestern Mutual invites college students to join its internship as College Financial Representative, providing guidance to build a financial planning practice while studying. The program blends coaching, hands‑on client work, and access to exclusive products within a Fortune 500 company environment.

You will gain leadership exposure, professional networking, and potential eligibility for full‑time roles after graduation, with scheduling that fits around classes.