College Financial Representative Intern Summer 2027

Northwestern Mutual Group; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings

Learning and Development incentives

Productivity bonuses

Licensing and registration support

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual invites college students to join the College Financial Representative Internship Program in Rapid City, Spearfish, and Mitchell, SD. You will build a foundational financial planning practice while gaining access to exclusive resources within a Fortune 500 company.

The program mirrors a full-time Financial Representative path, offering coaching, licensing support, and opportunities to interview for full-time roles after graduation.

Qualifications

• Junior or senior college student; entrepreneurial mindset preferred.
• Strong time-management skills and campus involvement.
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools; willingness to learn.
• Business acumen and curiosity for sales and client development.
• Comfort with building a personal practice and professional network.

Responsibilities

• Learn prospecting and networking to build client base.
• Develop and execute a personal business strategy.
• Call on potential clients and set meetings to understand financial goals.
• Prepare plans and offer recommendations tailored to clients.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Time management

Campus involvement

Sales curiosity

Analytical thinking

Financial literacy interest

Tools

Proprietary planning software

Job description

College Financial Representative Internship Program

College Financial Representatives in the internship program at Northwestern Mutual- Rapid City, Spearfish, and Mitchell, SDare provided guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Our college financial representatives, who come from varying academic backgrounds and experiences, begin to build a financial planning practice while engaging local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and the support of a Fortune 500 company. You will have the opportunity to build your confidence, develop a professional network, and help people achieve financial freedom. Here, hard work pays off!

Our internship program mimics our full-time Financial Representative career, allowing you to:

• 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

As a Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representative, you can expect a flexible schedule to work around your life and your classes. With the option to participate in our internship program year-round, you can continue to grow your practice and obtain support for registrations and certifications such as the Series 7 & 63 or CFP ® . Get inspired at local and national recognition events, earn access to leadership programs, and collaborate with experts in our business. In fact, you'll find diverse resources across our culture to ensure that you experience personal and professional growth in this program. With interest, eligible students have an opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

Are you a fit for this internship?

• 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance-based earnings and revenue
• Learning and Development Incentives (up to $1000/month, not inclusive of earned commissions)
• Productivity Bonuses
• Support for insurance licensing (life, health, DI, LTC)
• Support for SIE, Series 7, Series 63 registrations (eligibility required)

About Us

For over 165 years, we have helped our clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to give our clients the ability to successfully navigate their financial lives.

Our tailored approach includes multiple financial strategies - insurance, investments, and annuities - built to reinforce each other, keeping our clients consistently on track to meet goal after goal. We lead with unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services for our clients.

Our Financial Representatives and College Financial Representatives are valued partners and proud business owners. As such, they are considered independent contractors 1 for income tax purposes, and a "statutory employee" for Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax purposes.

As a company, we value an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique viewpoints bring new successes. We strive to create teams that reflect our customers and communities, fostering an environment where all employees are welcomed, valued, and heard.

Why join Northwestern Mutual

• Fortune 109 company (2026)
• Top 100 Internship Programs, Yello x WayUp (2026)
• 5.1+ million clients and growing 2
• Unsurpassed financial strength 4
• Best Employer for New Grads- Forbes (2026)