College Financial Representative Internship Program at Northwestern Mutual - Pittsburgh, PA

Wayne State University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching and training

Flexible schedule

Support for insurance licensing

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual Pittsburgh is offering a College Financial Representative Internship where interns build a client base in financial planning. This opportunity allows interns to grow their professional network, gain sales experience, and develop financial literacy skills. The internship includes support for licensing and advanced financial certifications, making it ideal for full-time students interested in a financial services career. Flexible schedules accommodate academic commitments, and high achievers may be considered for full-time roles post-graduation.

Qualifications

• Full-time students with a strong interest in financial literacy and planning.
• Demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit and curiosity in sales roles.
• Highly involved in campus activities.
• Excellent time‑management skills.
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
• Business savvy.

Responsibilities

• Build client base through prospecting and networking.
• Meet potential clients to discuss financial goals.
• Prepare financial plans and recommendations.
• Gain exposure to planning software platforms.
• Get licensed with your Life, Accident, and Health insurance license.
• Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development learnings.

Skills

Time-management skills

Sales interest

Networking

Financial literacy

Entrepreneurial mindset

Campus involvement

Education

Full-time student (juniors and seniors preferred)

Tools

Planning software platforms

Job description

College Financial Representative Internship Program

College Financial Representative Interns at Northwestern Mutual Pittsburgh help their clients live more and worry less through our unique approach to holistic financial planning.

Our interns, who come from a variety of academic backgrounds, begin to build their own financial planning practice while employing local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and the support of a Fortune 100 company. You will have the opportunity to build your confidence, develop a professional network, and change people’s lives by helping them achieve financial freedom.

Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for 167+ years. Through a distinctive, whole-picture planning approach including both insurance and investments, we empower people to be financially confident.

Internship Program Highlights

• Build your client base through prospecting and networking
• Call on your own potential clients and set meetings to understand their financial goals
• Prepare plans and offer useful recommendations
• Gain exposure to planning software platforms
• Get licensed with your Life, Accident, and Health insurance license
• Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development learnings

As a Northwestern Mutual intern, you can expect a flexible schedule to work around life and your classes. With our year‑round program, you can continue to grow your practice and obtain support for registrations and certifications such as the Series 6 & 63 or CFP.

With interest, eligible interns have an opportunity to interview for a full‑time Financial Representative role upon graduation.

Are you a fit for this internship?

• Full‑time student: juniors and seniors preferred
• Entrepreneurial and curiosity for sales roles within Financial Services
• Highly involved on campus (leader, campus orgs, student government, etc)
• Excellent time‑management skills
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools
• Business savvy

Compensation & Benefits

• Commissions (uncapped)
• Productivity‑incentivized compensation

Obtain your Life, Accident, and Health Certification

Support for additional insurance licensing (DI, LTC)

Support for SIE, Series 6, Series 63 registrations (eligibility required)