College Financial Representative Summer 2026

Northwestern Mutual

Clayton (MO)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Commissions

Development Incentive Payments

Productivity Bonuses

Support for insurance licensing

Support for registrations for CFP, Series 6, Series 63

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking Financial Representative Interns to assist clients in financial planning. Interns will gain exposure to client interactions, participate in training, and can expect to earn commissions and bonuses. This internship supports development in licensing and certifications, offering a flexible schedule for students. Ideal candidates are juniors or seniors actively involved in campus life, possessing excellent time-management skills and an interest in financial tools.

Qualifications

Interns will build a financial planning practice while utilizing exclusive products.
Participation in weekly coaching and training meetings is required.
Exposure to financial planning software and registration support is provided.
Excellent time-management skills
Interest in financial literacy and planning tools
Business savvy

Responsibilities

Help clients understand their financial goals through discussions.
Prepare plans and make useful recommendations for clients.
Build a client base through prospecting and networking.
Gain exposure to planning software platforms.
Get licensed with your Life, Accident, and Health insurance license.
Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings

Skills

Excellent time-management skills

Interest in financial literacy and planning tools

Entrepreneurial and curious about sales

Highly involved on campus

Business savvy

Education

Full-time student; juniors and seniors preferred

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Overview

Financial Representative Interns at Northwestern Mutual 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 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. Here, hard work pays off!

On Site Locations

Missouri: Clayton, Chesterfield, Forest Park, Cape Girardeau
Illinois: Fairview Heights, Carbondale

Program details

Mimics our full-time Financial Representative role
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

Schedule and advancement

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®. You may gain exposure to local and national recognition events, leadership programs, and collaboration with experts in our business. You’ll find diverse resources across our culture to ensure 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.

Are you a fit for this internship?

Full-time student; juniors and seniors preferred
Entrepreneurial and curious about sales
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
Development Incentive Payments
Productivity Bonuses
Support for insurance licensing (life, health, DI, LTC)
Support for SIE, Series 6, Series 63 registrations (eligibility required)

About Us

For over 160 years, we have helped our clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to give our clients the ability to successfully navigate their financial lives.

Our tailored approach includes multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—built to reinforce each other, keeping our clients consistently on track to meet goal after goal. We lead with unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services for our clients.

Our Financial Representatives are valued partners, and proud business owners. We value an inclusive and belonging environment where everyone’s different viewpoints bring new successes!

Why join Northwestern Mutual