College Financial Representative, Internship Program

Northwestern Mutual; Rapid City (SD); Hybrid; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and Development Incentives (up to $1000/month)

Support for insurance licensing

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual in Rapid City seeks College Financial Representatives for an internship program. This role offers guidance, networking opportunities, and a structured environment to develop a financial planning practice while gaining exposure to financial tools. Interns can enjoy a flexible schedule, competitive performance-based earnings, and may interview for full-time roles post-graduation.

Ideal candidates are full-time students with strong time-management skills and entrepreneurial ambitions. Compensation includes learning and development incentives and productivity bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student, preferably a junior or senior.
• Strong interest in financial literacy and planning.
• Excellent time-management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn to prospect and network for clients.
• Develop a business strategy and execute it.
• Prepare comprehensive financial plans.

Skills

Entrepreneurial ambitions

Time-management

Interest in financial literacy

Sales curiosity

Business savvy

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.