College Financial Representative [Spring 2027 - Hawai‘i]

Northwestern Mutual; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 9,100 - 22,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly incentive

Uncapped commissions

Productivity bonuses

Study materials/ exam coverage

Licensing fee coverage

Mentorship

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual Hawai'i invites college students to join our Spring 2027 CFR internship. Participants address financial planning with guidance from seasoned advisers, while pursuing licenses and certifications.

The program emphasizes real‑world business experience, mentorship, and national recognition events. As an intern, you’ll learn prospecting, strategy, and client meetings, with a path toward full‑time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Full‑time college student within two years of graduation date
• Entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for sales
• Highly involved on campus (leader, athlete, campus orgs, student government, etc.)
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools
• Business savvy and desire to increase critical thinking abilities
• Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Learn how to prospect and network to build your business and client base
• Develop and execute 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 Hawai‘i State Insurance Producer License (Life and Accident & Health), with the opportunity to receive sponsorship for securities licensing
• Receive one‑on‑one mentorship from a full‑time Financial Advisor
• Build life skills that create future career opportunities

Job description

We are now selecting candidates for our Spring 2027 program with a start date of Monday, January 11th, 2027. The application window to join our fall program has closed.

Applicants must have an existing address in the state of Hawai'i & attend a local university in the islands.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to join a Top 100 internship in the nation across all industries, gain valuable real‑world business experience, and learn from industry leaders. No finance industry experience required and ALL MAJORS ARE WELCOME!

College Financial Representatives (CFRs) at Northwestern Mutual – Hawai'i are provided guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Our CFRs, 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.

As a Northwestern Mutual CFR, you can expect a flexible schedule to work around life and your classes. You can continue to grow your practice and obtain support for registrations and certifications such as the Series 6, 63, & 7, and the CFP® designation. You will also 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 interns have an opportunity to convert to a full‑time Financial Representative role upon graduation.

Our internship program mimics our full‑time Financial Representative role, 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 Hawai‘i State Insurance Producer License (Life and Accident & Health), with the opportunity to receive sponsorship for your Financial Securities License issued by FINRA
• Receive one‑on‑one mentorship from a full‑time Financial Advisor in our firm
• Build life skills that create future career opportunities

Are you a fit for this internship?

• Full‑time college student within two years of graduation date
• Entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for sales
• Highly involved on campus (leader, athlete, campus orgs, student government, etc.)
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools
• Business savvy and desire to increase critical thinking abilities
• Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship
• Weekly incentive (up to $250/week)
• Uncapped commission
• Productivity bonuses (i.e., Custom Nikes, Smart Watch, Business Attire, iPad)
• Coverage for study materials, exam costs, and initial licensing fee for State of Hawaiʻi Insurance Producer (Life, Health, DI, LTC; must be completed during onboarding)
• Coverage for study materials, exam costs, and securities licensing fees (SIE, Series 6, Series 63; eligibility earned by achieving 5 new client credits during the program)

Check out our “Day in the Life of a Financial Representative Intern” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apqDB5tY4xI

Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representatives are independent contractors whose income is based on production. If offered an intern contract to become a Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representative, a national criminal background check is required. Should the background check results provide information which would not allow someone to work for Northwestern Mutual, approval to contract will be withdrawn.