College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual; Mount Juliet (TN); Hybrid; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings

Learning and Development Incentives

Productivity Bonuses

Support for insurance licensing and registrations

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual in Mount Juliet, TN, is seeking College Financial Representatives for an internship. The position allows you to build a financial planning practice while receiving guidance and support from industry experts. Responsibilities include prospecting clients, developing business strategies, and participating in training programs to enhance your skills. Eligible students may interview for full-time roles upon graduation. Performance-based earnings and learning incentives are offered, ranging from $500 to $1,000 annually, with potential bonuses and support for licensing.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student with junior or senior status.
• Must demonstrate entrepreneurial ambitions and be engaged on campus.
• Interest in financial planning tools and critical thinking required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to prospect and network to build a client base.
• Develop and execute a business strategy.
• Meet with potential clients to understand their financial goals.
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software.
• Engage in weekly coaching and training.

Skills

Entrepreneurial ambitions

Excellent time-management skills

Interest in financial literacy

Business savvy

Curiosity for sales

Education

Full-time student; juniors and seniors preferred

Job description

Overview

College Financial Representatives in the internship program at Northwestern Mutual are 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!

Responsibilities

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 6 & 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.

Qualifications

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 6, Series 63 registrations (eligibility required)

Salary Range

USD $500.00 - USD $1,000.00 /Yr.