College Financial Representative (Spring Internship 2027 - PAID) Springfield & Hartford

Northwestern Mutual; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Interview for full-time role

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual invites college students to join a Spring Internship as a College Financial Representative Intern in Springfield, MA or Hartford, CT. This program mirrors the full-time role, helping you build a client base, meet prospective clients, and prepare tailored financial plans while gaining exposure to planning tools and licensing tracks.

You’ll benefit from a flexible schedule around classes, year-round development, and opportunities to interview for a full-time Financial

Qualifications

• Currently a college student; juniors and seniors preferred.
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with curiosity for sales and client development.
• Strong academic performance and involvement in clubs/organizations.
• Excellent time-management and work ethic, able to balance life and classes.

Responsibilities

• Build your client base through prospecting and networking.
• Call on potential clients and set meetings to understand financial goals.
• Prepare financial plans and offer useful recommendations.
• Gain exposure to planning software platforms used by our team.
• Get licensed with Life, Accident and Health licenses (as eligible).
• Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.

Skills

Full-time student

Entrepreneurial spirit

Sales interest

Financial literacy interest

Strong academics

Time management

Work experience

Teamwork

Self-motivated

People skills

Citizenship requirement

Job description

COLLEGE FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE SPRING INTERNSHIP

• This opportunity allows you to test-drive the career as a financial representative BEFORE graduation this coming May
• This is an internship to CAREER opportunity

LOCATION: Springfield, Ma and Hartford, Ct offices only!

Financial Representative Interns at Northwestern Mutual – (Springfield and Hartford) help their clients live more and worry less through our unique approach to financial planning. Our interns, who come from varying academic backgrounds and experiences, begin to build a financial planning practice while employing 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 change people’s lives by helping them achieve financial freedom. Here, hard work pays off!

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

• Build your client base through prospecting and networking
• Call on 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 meetings

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®. 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 interview for a full-time Financial Representative role upon graduation.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Performance-based earnings and revenue
• learning and development incentives (up to $1,000/month, not inclusive of earned commission)
• Productivity bonuses
• Support for insurance licensing (life, health, DI, LTC)
• Support for SIE, Series 6, Series 63 registrations (eligibility required)

YOUR SKILLS:

• Full-time student - juniors and seniors preferred
• Entrepreneurial and curiosity for sales
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools
• Strong academic performance and active involvement in clubs/organizations
• Devoted work ethic and excellent time-management skills
• Previous work or internship experience
• Ability to work both independently, as well as part of a team
• Self-motivated, driven, goal-oriented
• Sociable, outgoing, enjoys meeting new people
• U.S. Citizen or permanent work authorization - REQUIRED