College Financial Planning Internship – Build Your Practice

Northwestern Mutual; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 500 - 1,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensing support

Coaching and development

Performance-based earnings

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representatives internship provides guidance to start building an integrated financial planning practice while partnering with a Fortune 500 company. You will learn prospecting, networking, and client meetings while gaining exposure to planning software and ongoing coaching.

This program supports licensing efforts and potential full-time opportunities upon graduation. The internship offers a flexible schedule for students, with year-round participation and

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 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 spirit

Time management

Financial literacy

Sales mindset

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representatives internship provides guidance to start building an integrated financial planning practice while partnering with a Fortune 500 company. You will learn prospecting, networking, and client meetings while gaining exposure to planning software and ongoing coaching.

This program supports licensing efforts and potential full-time opportunities upon graduation. The internship offers a flexible schedule for students, with year-round participation and